The Wits Mining Institute (WMI)I offers an established programme of research facilitated by research leads that supervise MSc and PhD students and is supported by a network of associates. Now with edge-leading technology research and experientially sensitive approaches to stakeholder engagement, the WMI stands cognisant in our present, reimagining new futures.
Carrying the mantle of over 100 years of mining research at Wits, the Wits Mining Institute (WMI) holds at its core the sustainable provision of minerals to support future wellbeing. Research, partnerships, events, and other activities are focused on contributing to the emergence of a 21st century innovative business model, through in-depth understanding of large multi-disciplinary and complex questions in the sector. Some of the complexities with which we are working are the well-being of mineworkers, the interaction between technology and humans, the mitigation of environmental impacts ,what responsible mining means in practice, and real-time systematic reporting of critical information. WMI's vision is to provide innovations and research towards the ultimate development of the connected mine.
Our five centres investigate these questions, challenges and opportunities through different lenses, while developing the human and technological capacity to address them. A core team of dedicated research and administrative staff, students, associates and other thought-leaders across five centres are building a collaborative living laboratory for the development of the future modernised mining sector, through people and technology and the WMI's 10-point research strategy .
The Wits Mining Institute Seminar 2024 exhibits the integration of inter- and multidisciplinary expertise from academic and industry professionals , as the collaborative bridge between innovative research solutions and cost-effective developmental adoption of such innovations and ideas within the current mining sector.
For more information on our centres, partners and skills development, visit https://www.wits.ac.za/wmi/
