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Komatsu extends electric mini excavator range with PC26E-6
Komatsu extends electric mini excavator range with PC26E-6

Manufacturing specialist, Komatsu Europe, has announced the completion of its third wave of electric mini excavator as it finalises the introduction of the PC26E-6 to the European market. A key... 


Andrew Ayirebi, Regional Manager for West Africa at Weir
Local capacity embeds Weir solutions in West Africa

With West Africa’s mining industry evolving rapidly, Weir has built a solid footprint of local expertise, capability and capacity in the region - to serve customers’ increasing demand for... 


Cementation Africa’s rock winders are a critical component of shaft-sinking and hoisting operations, engineered to safely and efficiently handle the controlled movement of rock, equipment and materials during shaft development and ongoing underground activities
Strategic fleet management drives safety, efficiency and flexibility for Cementation Africa

Combining its expertise as a shaft sinking and underground mining contracting contractor with its engineering capabilities and resources, Cementation Africa underpins the pace and safety of its... 


Denzyl Macauley
Safer by design: Multotec redefines screening media attachment systems for faster, safer changeout

Hand and finger injuries remain one of the most common safety concerns in mining, often occurring during physically demanding maintenance tasks. To help address this risk and remove potential... 


Schneider Electric Accelerates Adoption of SF₆-Free SM AirSeT Switchgear Across East Africa
Schneider Electric Accelerates Adoption of SF₆-Free SM AirSeT Switchgear Across East Africa

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is driving the transition to sustainable medium-voltage solutions across East Africa with its award-winning  SM AirSeT... 


Start the year informed with the 2026 Energy Outlook webinar
Start the year informed with the 2026 Energy Outlook webinar

Sustaining reform momentum will be crucial in 2026 to ensure investment flows and long-term energy security in South Africa. Start the year informed with Creamer Media's two-part 2026 Energy... 


Babcock Africa partners with NCPC-SA to unlock sustainable gains
Babcock Africa partners with NCPC-SA to unlock sustainable gains

As part of its plans to reduce environmental impacts, Babcock Africa partnered with the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) to conduct resource-efficient and cleaner... 


AFRICA CHROMIUM WEEK 2026 The unique industry forum for global chrome leaders accross the value chain since 1984!

Home to the second largest chrome ore reserves in the world, Zimbabwe is a key player in the global chromium market.To address current challenges, Zimbabwe has adopted a distinct strategy from its... 


Schneider Electric and Enactus celebrate the success of their mentorship programme in English-Speaking Africa

Schneider Electric and international Non‑Profit Company (NPC), Enactus are celebrating the success of their collaborative mentorship programme, which is fostering purpose-driven leadership among... 


Multotec encourages broader industry support for skills development in metallurgy and related fields
Multotec encourages broader industry support for skills development in metallurgy and related fields

The South African mining and minerals sector relies heavily on skilled engineers, geologists, metallurgists and technical staff to operate efficiently, innovate and remain globally competitive.... 


Gain insight into SA's transmission grid investment with 2nd Energy Outlook webinar
Gain insight into SA's transmission grid investment with 2nd Energy Outlook webinar

Grid constraints continue to hinder new generation investments and limit the pace of energy reform. Creamer Media will host the second instalment of its 2026 Energy Outlook webinar series on... 


RIB Software sub-Saharan Africa sales director Quimby Bunce interviewed by Creamer Media publishing editor Martin Creamer.
RIB Software revolutionising construction project delivery in South Africa

Construction and building information modelling software developer RIB Software is transforming the way in which large-scale projects are managed in South Africa’s construction industry.  


First Volvo A50 units hit the ‘sweet spot’ for JCI Mining
First Volvo A50 units hit the ‘sweet spot’ for JCI Mining

Having taken delivery of the first ten Volvo A50 articulated dump trucks (ADTs) in southern Africa, leading South African mining contractor, JCI Mining, has put the newly acquired fleet to work.... 


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United Mining Services Group: Value driven solutions to the mining and mineral processing markets

The United Mining Services Group (UMS Group) provides expertise that allows mining companies to access their most challenging ore bodies and extract minerals safely and efficiently.  


Our Multotec Canadian Team
Two decades of innovation: Celebrating Multotec’s 20-year milestone in Canada

Multotec is celebrating its 20-year anniversary in Canada, marking two decades of innovation, growth, and commitment to North America’s mining and mineral processing landscape. Since establishing... 


From rule takers to rule shapers: FMF’s super region leads the development of a new Global Minerals Standard
From rule takers to rule shapers: FMF’s super region leads the development of a new Global Minerals Standard

As the world accelerates toward electrification and digital transformation, copper remains at the heart of the transition. According to the Global Materials Perspective 2025, copper remains one of... 


A Buyer's Market: Is it time to invest in solar for your business?
A Buyer's Market: Is it time to invest in solar for your business?

Solar energy has become a visible fixture in South Africa. But many businesses are still holding off on installing solar and storage systems. Can they afford to wait, or is this a good time to make... 


Babcock’s Tim Ward places value on market share growth and customer success
Babcock’s Tim Ward places value on market share growth and customer success

Following his recent appointment as managing director of Babcock’s Equipment business, Tim Ward has placed market share growth for the BULL brand and the adoption of newly-launched Volvo products... 


Schneider Electric celebrates GivingTuesday 2025 with virtual event showcasing Volunteerin impact across English-Speaking Africa
Schneider Electric celebrates GivingTuesday 2025 with virtual event showcasing Volunteerin impact across English-Speaking Africa

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, joined millions around the world in celebrating GivingTuesday, marking the occasion with an engaging virtual event that highlighted the power... 


A Weba Chute Systems field advisor inspects a conveyor transfer point in operation, underpinning the company’s ongoing commitment to ensuring optimal material flow and performance across all installations
Weba Chute Systems delivers decade-long performance at Palabora Copper Mine

More than a decade after installation, the custom engineered transfer chutes supplied by Weba Chute Systems to Palabora Copper Mine (PMC) continue to operate with virtually no maintenance - a... 


Performance and Reliability Exceed Expectations
Performance and Reliability Exceed Expectations

LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, recently announced the global field performance results of its Back Contact (BC) technology platform and Hi-MO 9 module. Following the technology's... 


LONGi Enters Energy Storage Market, Redefining Industry Standards with “Ultimate Safety”
LONGi Enters Energy Storage Market, Redefining Industry Standards with “Ultimate Safety”

On November 26, a grand launch event for LONGi's energy storage solutions was held in London. Dennis She, Vice President of LONGi, comprehensively outlined the company's global energy storage... 


Chromium 2025 Seville, Spain 4-6 November 202

The Chromium 2025 conference in Seville demonstrated the dynamism and resilience of the European chromium industry, strongly driven by stainless and specialty steel sectors and advanced downstream... 


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Registration opens for PDAC 2026: The World’s Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for PDAC 2026, taking place March 1-4, 2026, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in... 


South African Mining Technology Showcased on the Global Stage at PERUMIN 2025

South Africa’s mining supply chain took a confident step onto the global stage as members of the South African Mineral Processing Equipment Cluster (SAMPEC) and the Mining Equipment Manufacturers... 


Multotec’s flame retardant rubber screen panels - a proactive fire safety solution for continuous mineral processing uptime
Multotec’s flame retardant rubber screen panels - a proactive fire safety solution for continuous mineral processing uptime

Fires on vibrating screen decks pose a significant threat to mining operations, as they can rapidly escalate into uncontrollable incidents that endanger personnel, damage equipment, and disrupt... 


Avoid The Pain of Motor Replacement Procrastination
Avoid The Pain of Motor Replacement Procrastination

Electric motors consume nearly half of the world's electricity (IEA). From heavy-duty cranes and pumps to conveyor belts and air conditioning, the world literally moves on electric motors.... 


ZIMEC 2026 to spotlight Zambia’s exploration renaissance: unpacking how innovation, policy, and technology are shaping the next mineral boom

The 13th Zambia International Mining & Energy Conference & Exhibition (ZIMEC 2026), to be held on 25-26 March 2026 in Kitwe, Zambia, will zero in on one of the most vital conversations for Zambia’s... 


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Modernised sorting technologies increase gold recovery, reduce opex

Low-grade gold ore operation Navachab Gold Mine has upgraded its very low-grade ore resources using sensor-based sorting provider STEINERT’s suite of innovative dry sorting processes. At Navachab... 


Schneider Electric celebrates milestone anniversaries in Nigeria and Kenya
Schneider Electric celebrates milestone anniversaries in Nigeria and Kenya

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, is celebrating two major milestones on the African continent: 25 years of operations... 


Jonathan McKey, National Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE, highlights the company’s growing range of power packs and engineered drive solutions for demanding industrial environments
SEW EURODRIVE sets the pace with power packs in African mining

Comprehensively supporting the mining sector with commodity-specific drive train solutions, SEW-EURODRIVE has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner to the industry - a testament to its... 


The bottom shell of the old crusher is being removed to make way for the installation of the new Sandvik CH865i cone crusher supplied by Sandvik Rock Processing
Sandvik CH865i unlocks major production gains at Ghana gold mine

Production at a gold mine in Ghana was recently ramped up with the help of the advanced Sandvik CH865i cone crusher, following close collaboration with the Sandvik Rock Processing team in Ghana to... 


Huawei sub-Saharan Africa region president Hover Gao
Huawei FusionSolar hosts innovative product launch and partner year end gala

The Huawei sub-Saharan Africa FusionSolar innovative product launch and partner year end gala was held recently in Johannesburg, South Africa. It gathered over 550 commercial and industrial (C&I)... 


MMEC 2026 to Launch with High-Level Dialogue on Transforming Mozambique’s Natural Resources into Inclusive, Regional Growth

The Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference & Exhibition (MMEC 2026) will open with a high-level roundtable discussion titled “Partnerships for Transformation: Harnessing Natural Resources for... 


247Solar Launches $25 Million Series B Round

To scale around-the-clock industrial heat and electricity for C&I sector Great Falls, Virginia; December 1, 2025 – 247Solar, the MIT-born innovator of clean, always-on industrial heat plus... 


Patrice Motsepe-backed transport platform Linebooker.
Patrice Motsepe-backed transport platform Linebooker.

African mining supply chains stand or fall because the continent tests every weakness without mercy. With rail unable to support the volumes required for iron ore, manganese, coal and chrome, mines... 


Shaun Blumberg, COO of Tru-Trac
Tru-Trac leverages AI to bring real-time accuracy for conveyor belt scales

As the industrial sector undergoes rapid digital transformation, conveyor systems - once regarded as passive infrastructure - are emerging as intelligent data sources. Shaun Blumberg, COO of... 


Multistage Dewatering Pumps Improve Efficiency for UK Mining Facility
Multistage Dewatering Pumps Improve Efficiency for UK Mining Facility

Effective dewatering sits at the heart of modern mining. It ensures operations remain productive and that the mine can continue to function safely and sustainably. When water isn’t properly... 


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MMD Mineral Sizing Africa partners with Terex Magna

Africa's mining sector stands at a critical juncture. As operations scale up to meet global demand, the need for high-capacity, mobile equipment that combines productivity with compliance has never... 


IMC Morocco 2025 Concludes with Strong Commitments to Industrial Sovereignty, ESG Leadership & Integrated African Mining Ecosystems Day 2 Report & Closing Highlights from the International Mining Congress of Morocco 24–26 November 2025 | Pickalbatros Hote

The International Mining Congress of Morocco (IMC 2025) closed its second day of high-level discussions with strong commitments to advancing African industrial sovereignty, strengthening ESG... 


MineSafe 2025 Conference and Industry Awards - Advancing Health and Safety Excellence in the Mining Sector

(Virtual Showroom) The 2025 MineSafe Conference, held from 19–21 November 2025 at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, once again united the mining sector in a shared commitment to reducing harm,... 


New Study Reveals $11.28M Annual Opportunity for Industrial Companies to Boost Competitiveness by Modernising Closed Automation Systems
New Study Reveals $11.28M Annual Opportunity for Industrial Companies to Boost Competitiveness by Modernising Closed Automation Systems

Schneider Electric, the leader in energy technology, today unveiled new global research titled“Open vs. Closed: The $11.28M Question for Industrial Leaders.” The report reveals that closed... 


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