SSR AT DEBSWANA’S MAJOR OPEN-CUT MINES Pit slope stability has been identified as one of Debswana’s business risks, hence the adoption of the SSRTM across all its major open-cut pits. JWANENG MINE Jwaneng Mine was the first site in Botswana to acquire the Slope Stability Radar (SSRTM) and the second within the De Beers group. The SSR was first installed at the Jwaneng on July 25th 2005. The implementation of the SSR enabled the mine to ensure that more of the ground and slope failures were constantly monitored and controlled.Controlling failures meant that Jwaneng could minimise and prevent injuries to personnel as well as any potential damage to company property such as shovels, drill rigs, haul trucks and dozers. The implementation of the SSR at Jwaneng Mine also prevented f

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