About Technical Services & Business Development
The Technical Services and Business Systems Department has several important functions within Hwange Colliery Company Limited. The purpose of the Department is to identify , define and schedule areas where coal resources and related products will be extracted in order to maintain the HCCL foot print as a reliable and consistent supplier to the market for the next generation and beyond in a sustainable and safe manner. The Department includes the following disciplines: SHEQ, Geology, Quality Assurance, Survey and Mine Planning.
Purpose
Sections
Team
Technical Services & Business Development Manager
Head of Technical Services & Business Development. The Department consists of 5 sections including the following:
- Geology
- Mine Planning
- Quality Assurance
- SHEQ
- Survey
Chief Geologist
SHEQ Manager
Chief Surveyor
SHEQ
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Quality Assurance
.
Sections
Geology
Lubimbi special grants extensions was granted in September 2020.Concluding the Lubimbi EIA and applying for a mining special grant.
Services
Projects
Geology
Geology
Geology
Surface Mapping
Mapping at JKL-listric normal fault
Geologist going to conduct underground mapping
Geology team assisting in the Geophysical
mapping project at Ramp 7 East.
Survey
Services
Survey
Survey
(Opencast-JKL)
(Surface & Underground)
Surpac Software Training
Quality Assurance
Services
Sulphur Analyser
Water Analysis
Ultimate Analysis using XRF Spectrometer
Ash Furnace
Pellet Making
SHEQ
Dedicated to ensuring effective management of the significant SHEQ Risks in order to fulfil the HCCL vision of zero harm to people and the environment. Responsible for establishing appropriate IBMS Policies and setting targets, which the entire organisation must then implement. Maintenance of IBMS through ISO Tri-certification [ISO9001:2015; ISO14001:2015 & ISO45001:2018]
Services
Corporate Social Responsibility
Management
School awareness session on community hazards.
Department Documents
Production Geology Procedure TSBDP 2.01
Production Geology Work Instruction GEOLWI 3.02
Rock Mechanics Geology Work Instruction GEOLWI 3.04
Surveying Procedure No TSBDP 2.02
Safe handling, transportation, storage, use and maintenance of equipment.
This procedure describes the transportation, receipt, handling, protection, storage, retention and disposal of test items. It also covers integrity of test items.
Sampling from different points to ensure unbiased samples that represent the population.
This procedure describes the steps taken in handling of training to improve Laboratory employee skills and knowledge.
Quality Control activities undertaken to ascertain validity of tests and calibrations.
This procedure describes the steps taken when reporting laboratory analytical results
This procedure describes the selection, safe handling, storage, checking and use of Reference Materials.
The Purpose of this Procedure is to keep the Laboratory neat and tidy
Steps taken in the event of an emergency at the Central laboratory.
Chemical Handling Procedure
Caking index determination for Coking coals
% Ash in coal and coke
FSI of coal
Wet Phosphorus method
Micum test
Determination of VM
Float and Sink analysis
pH determination in coal
Determination of inherent moisture
Sizing analysis
Determination of free Moisture in Magnetite
Magnetite Loss
Size analysis of Magnetite
Determination of percentage Magnetite
Stonedust compliance
% Incombustibles in stonedust
Determination of Ammonia in water
Calcium hardness in water
Determination of Conductivity in water
Determination of Iron in water
Determination of Manganese in water
Determination of Sulphates by gravimetry
Determination of Nitrates in effluent water
pH determination in water
Determination of Phosphates
Determination of Fluorides
Determination of Total Dissolved Solids in water
Determination of Total Hardness in water
Determination of residual Chlorine in water
Borehole sample preparation
The procedure details the management of COVID -19 cases in the workstation
The procedure highlights how emergencies within the organisation should be addressed.
To provide guidance on the identification and assessment of potential emergencies, documentation and communication of response needs.
To ensure appropriate and adequate personal protective clothing/equipment is provided, maintained and effectively applied as part of an overall risk management strategy.
To ensure management of all forms of effluent water generated from Hwange Colliery Company Limited activities and services.
To outline general guidelines on various IBMS meetings in different IBMS Committees.
To ensure management of all forms of waste generated from Hwange Colliery Company Limited activities and services.
Global procedure for HCCL Hazardous Substances
Training and awareness
This procedure describes how dust, noise, air quality and illumination measurements are carried out and reported.
To describe how incidents are reported and investigated with the aim of developing corrective and preventive action plans to avoid recurrence of similar incidents.