Ruan Pieter Els is a Mining Engineer at ERG Industrial, with over 6 years of experience in drill, blast and rock engineering. Ruan’s additional experience lies in financial evaluation, value chain analysis, gap analysis and process optimisation for mines. These skills were gained through specialised training and global in-field experience.
Ruan holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mining Engineering from the University of Pretoria. He is currently pursuing an MEng in Mining Engineering (part-time). Ruan’s research focuses on improving numerical model calibration in rock engineering using physical models and laboratory experiments. He is also actively involved in research and development projects with ERG Industrial, the University of Pretoria, and the Mandela Mining Precinct.
Introduction With chemical energy still being one of the most cost-effective means to reduce the size of rock to liberate strategic minerals and metals, blasting
Managing Director
Eugene Preis | eugene@ergindustrial.com
Operations Director
Reinhardt Steyn | reinhardt@ergindustrial.com
Administrative
Annette Schreiber |annette@ergindustrial.com
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