A day in the Life of a Miner – Stilfontein Mine, South Africa
Stilfontein Mine, South Africa – A Day in the Life of a Miner… Early eighties. (written in mining language) Why do you get up so early every day? It’s … [Read More]
Stories
Impact ignition in Safety lamps
Before metal spark ignition prevailed in the safety lamp, several other systems also served to ignite the lamp from the inside. A proven system, which the Wolf company used for … [Read More]
Eclipsed in Desolation: A Miners Journey Through the Abyss
In the depths of my memory, a chilling recollection emerges—a time when I ventured into the shadows of the past, drawn to inspect the decrepit box fronts (drawpoints) far-down below … [Read More]
Pit Ponies
Further to the article about pit ponies by John Kathage (dated 23 January 2022 on the Facebook group), here are a couple of pictures. A bridle, which hung in the … [Read More]