Bypass roads can cause a real headache in terms of airborne dust.

Dust collection involves the use of a dust extraction system (AKA a dust vacuum) to collect dust from drilling operations.

Dust-A-Side was commissioned by Al Futtaim Shawkah quarry to implement effective dust control and water reduction solutions.

Most fruit farms in South Africa consist of a series of unsealed dirt roads or tracks to transport picked fruits

This road stabilisation project was carried out by Dust-A-Side at Teberebie village in Ghana.

Wet and muddy roads are a thing of the past thanks to Dust-A-Side’s road management program.

Most mine in South Africa deal with dust control in house. However, this does not ensure confidence nor certainty that dust target levels are being met.

In this blog post, we explore reasons why dust suppression products don’t work effectively & how a managed service program prevents this from occurring.

Recently, the team at Dust-A-Side Coal recognised an opportunity to make good on this promise to give back by helping out the children of a remote school. 

Methods employed to suppress dust on underground mine haul roads in South Africa include applying dust palliatives to using sprinkler systems.

To prevent students missing out on vital education opportunities, Dust-A-Side Central donated 160 bags of cold mix to the school which they used to fix their dilapidated access road.

One of the greatest contributors to water consumption on mine sites comes from spraying untreated water on haul roads for dust control purposes.

There are many proven, cost-effective and highly practical transitional strategies available to help mines lower fuel consumption.

Mining operators have a social and legal responsibility to implement solutions which minimise the impacts of mining activities on local flora and fauna.

For mine operators wanting to reduce road maintenance opex and increase profits, there are many effective dust control solutions available.

Fog cannons are an effective option for achieving dust suppression in mine sites, quarries, construction sites, demolition sites and other industrial areas

The complications associated with overwatering haul roads for dust suppression purposes are well documented. Safety issues include uncontrolled movements.

Dust-A-Side Coal is proud to announce that it has now been successfully serving local clients and communities in Mpumalanga for two years.

I grew up in a township called Nkowa-nkowa which is found in Tzaneen, Limpopo Province. I’m the fourth born of five
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A treatment program involves an external provider assessing the state of a haul road network in order to reduce costs and increase profits for the mine.

Mining efficiency and productivity can be drawn to a sudden halt, during and after wet weather, due to haul roads becoming saturated with water.

At Dust-A-Side, one of our core values is caring and this includes caring for the people and the places we work in.

It is common for many South African mines to assume the responsibility of haul road management internally.

Many South African have adopted dust suppression products in their water bowsers, yet found these products didn’t work as well as intended. Here’s why.

The Carbon Tax Bill [B46-2018] was passed into law in 2019. Many mines in South Africa are looking for ways to reduce their carbon tax liability.

Despite their effectiveness, concerns have been raised within the industry as to whether these sprays pose any environmental concerns

With the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to be felt throughout South Africa, Dust-A-Side has taken action to help families in need.

In this blog, we explore the sources of dust in underground mines and some of the most effective control measures mine operators should be implementing. 

This article explores the different types of dust generated by mining, specifically PM10 dust and the long term consequences of inhaling PM10 dust.

In this blog post, we take a look at the sources of dust in open-pit mines plus some of the most effective control measures mine should be implementing.

One of the biggest problems faced by underground mining operations is excessive dust. Fine dust inhalation is the cause of many respiratory diseases

High pressure mist systems effectively and efficiently suppress airborne dust particles by removing more dust per volume when surfactants solutions.

The only cause of black lung disease is excessive inhalation of coal dust. That is why underground roads have become a primary concern.

Poorly managed roads have proven to adversely affect fuel economy and total road user costs as well as being a major maintenance and safety factor.

To extend the life of your haul truck tyres, it all starts with running surface – the better the quality, the longer the tyre lifespan.

Achieving effective dust control for tailing dams can be a headache for mines. Solutions not only need to be cost-efficient, but operationally effective.

Constructions sites pose a unique set of dust control challenges. There are numerous ways dust can be generated and each needs to be dealt with.

Haul road maintenance costs are a huge expense, and most mining companies are forever looking at ways to reduce this onerous burden.

Haul roads can feel like a bottomless pit of expenditure. DASMetrics is a revolutionary haul road condition monitoring and reporting software system.

Haul road management protects your valuable asset and deliver exceptional ROI. But what makes a great haul road, and how do you maintain one?

A typical mine site is made up of different types of haul roads roads. So there can be no single solution that can be used to achieve optimal dust control.

The Carbon Tax Bill [B46-2018] has been passed into law by the National Assembly with an effective implementation date of 01 June 2019.

A bulk of our coal supply comes from opencast collieries. There are problems associated with particulate matter in opencast mines that must be addressed.

There is a common misunderstanding within the mining industry between the two terms “dust prevention” and “dust suppression”.

Many mine managers consider re-capping haul roads to be a necessary evil, a task that has to be performed yearly. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

The Fog Cannons can be used to suppress dust in areas where wind plays a major role. The product allows for better coverage of water

South Africa’s leading dust suppression specialist, Dust-A-Side, has entered into a shareholding agreement with the Shitaka Group, a Namibian owned company which specialises in Property Development, Infrastructure, Energy and Telecommunication for the provision of Total Dust Management and haul road maintenance services to the Namibian mining industry.

Nozzle capacity – together with liquid properties, spray pressure and spray angle – affect individual drop size in dust suppression systems.

The most effective strategy to reduce respirable dust & prevent dust diseases is to physically remove the hazard. This is where dust suppression comes in.

Overwatering of haul roads on mining sites can often result in an uncontrolled and unsafe work environment. It’s a big problem that can lead to accidents.