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FRONT & CENTRE With mining operations increasingly embracing digital transformation, the company’s latest product launches will “put mobility, durability and connectivity at the forefront”
Next-generation solutions on show at EMA
10th October 2025 By: Nadine James

Leveraging Electra Mining Africa’s reach to showcase the next generation of rugged handhelds and tablets that are “designed for industries where reliability and performance are non-negotiable” is... 


CONSISTENT GROWTH 
Electra Mining recorded its biggest ever event in 2024 with 950 exhibitors, 40 000 m² net exhibition space, six exhibition halls, four outside exhibition areas and just under 40 000 visitors. “EMA26 is set to be even bigger.”
Companies eagerly anticipating bigger, better Electra Mining
10th October 2025 By: Nadine James

Less than a year out from Electra Mining Africa 2026 (EMA26), the exhibition is already 90% sold demonstrating the strong industry support for the show, says event organiser Montgomery Group Africa... 


RETURNING EXHIBITOR 
BMG will participate in Electra Mining Africa 2026, once again presenting its extensive engineering solutions and technical services that have been refined over more than five decades
Integrated engineering solutions on display at EMA26
10th October 2025

Industrial solutions provider BMG will participate in Electra Mining Africa 2026 (EMA26), once again presenting its “extensive engineering solutions and technical services that have been refined... 


NEW MASCOT
The honey badger was chosen because “no creature better embodies the qualities that define mining and industry: toughness, resilience, adaptability and innovation in the face of challenge – the honey badger never backs down, and neither does the mining and industrial sector”.
Things to look out for at Electra Mining Africa 2026
10th October 2025 By: Nadine James

Biennial tradeshow Electra Mining Africa 2026 will introduce a host of new features, including a brand new Orange Zone area that will be situated in the Arena at the Expo Centre, more theme days,... 


The critical role of OEM service excellence in safeguarding mining power infrastructure
10th October 2025

In the demanding world of mining operations, where every minute of downtime translates to substantial financial losses, the reliability of power generation equipment extends far beyond the initial... 


Geotechnical services provider keen to exhibit at Electra Mining 2026
10th October 2025

With more than three decades of experience, geotechnical services provider GeoGroup has established itself as “a trusted name in the field of geotechnical investigations and exploration solutions”.... 


NA8 AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER
Built for both draw-out and fixed use, the NA8 offers flexible installation with horizontal, vertical, or mixed connections, making it ideal for complex layouts
Energy equipment provider returning to Electra Mining in 2026
10th October 2025 By: Nadine James

Having participated in Electra Mining Africa 2024 (EMA24), energy equipment and solutions provider CHINT, will be returning to the trade show in 2026, to connect with industry stakeholders,... 


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AMTR
10th October 2025

Engineering services provider AMTR’s core skills of dimensional metrology, design, and systems and tools manufacturing is combined to deliver integrated solutions that meet the highest standards of... 


Africa’s world-class service provider for rotating equipment
Africa’s world-class service provider for rotating equipment
10th October 2025

Founded in 1954 by a group of recognised leaders in the repair and servicing of electric motors, Marthinusen and Coutts (M&C), a division of ACTOM,  has grown into a trusted service provider for... 


Mark Evans is a partner at the strategic management consultancy firm, Oliver Wyman.
The central role of SA’s rail network in unlocking a multi-billion-rand opportunity
10th October 2025

At a time of heightened demand, South Africa’s coal exports have fallen to their lowest levels in decades owing to the collapse of rail corridors. As coal freight spills onto roads, heavy trucks... 


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Eskay Creek gold/silver project, Canada – update
10th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Skeena Resources has launched an equity raising to strengthen its balance sheet as it advances with construction and permitting of the project. 


In preparation for the heat-up of Kamoa-Kakula’s state-of-the-art, 500,000-tonne-per-annum, direct-to-blister copper smelter, an operator oversees a training exercise on the slag cleaning furnace blister ladles.
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo
10th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Smelter startup is scheduled to start in early November. 


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Koeberg nuclear power plant steam-generator replacement project, South Africa – update
10th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The National Nuclear Regulator has completed the third and final round of public consultations regarding national electricity utility Eskom’s application for authorisation for long-term operation... 


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Rook I uranium project, Canada – update
10th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

NexGen Energy has unveiled a major dual-market equity raising, securing commitments for about C$400-million, in North America, and A$400-million, in Australia, to fund the project. 


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Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
10th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Winning Consortium Simandou has suspended operations and launched a full safety review following the death of three foreign workers on October 1. 


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Springbok solar PV plant, South Africa – update
10th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has achieved commercial operation. 


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Cauchari-Olaroz mine, Argentina
10th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A lithium mine in the Department of Susques, Jujuy province, in north-western Argentina. 


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Manufacturing production down 1.5% y/y in August
9th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's manufacturing production decreased by 1.5% year-on-year in August, with the basic iron and steel, nonferrous metal products, metal products and machinery division and the food and... 


Women trailblazing in SA heavy industrial equipment sector
Women trailblazing in SA heavy industrial equipment sector
9th October 2025

Navitha Ramsunker is a trailblazer in CFAO Equipment’s Heavy Lift division, making her mark in the historically male-dominated heavy industrial equipment industry - and feeling empowered doing so.... 


Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips
Transnet confirms attachment order for parts required to return CRRC locomotives to service
9th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips has expressed optimism that some locomotives that have been standing idle for years amid a long-running dispute with the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation... 


At this steel plant, a Weba transfer chute is shown managing heavy material flow while effectively lowering dust emissions in a demanding environment
Weba Chute Systems drive down dust transmission in bulk materials handling
9th October 2025

Dust generation has long been a critical challenge in bulk materials handling, with significant implications for safety, health and environmental compliance. Weba Chute Systems, a leading... 


China tightens rare earth export controls, targets defence, semiconductor users
China tightens rare earth export controls, targets defence, semiconductor users
9th October 2025 By: Reuters

China tightened its rare earth export controls on Thursday, expanding restrictions on processing technology and spelling out its intention to limit exports to overseas defence and semiconductor... 


Mining’s hidden bottleneck goes digital as CorePlan puts spotlight on earthworks at IMARC
9th October 2025

Mining’s most expensive delays often come from its least visible stage: earthworks. Before a rig even turns, programs slip off track. Contractors run in silos. Costs vanish into spreadsheets. By... 


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Elevate your engine performance with Astron Energy
9th October 2025

Leading supplier of petroleum production in Southern Africa, Astron Energy, is proud to present its new Quartech Fuel, a revolutionary petrol and diesel formulation enhanced with premium additives,... 


SYSPRO Africa Senior Vice President: International Sales Johan du Toit
How much does your factory depend on memory?
9th October 2025

By SYSPRO Africa Senior Vice President: International Sales Johan du Toit “There is no such thing as a smart factory, just automated factories supported by smart systems.” – Pieter van Schalkwyk... 


Inaugural South Africa-Japan Defence Industry Seminar has been held in Tokyo
8th October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African defence acquisitions (and disposals and research and development agency) Armscor reported on Wednesday that it had recently led a South African defence industry delegation to Japan,... 


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Kenmare starts commissioning of upgraded plant to unlock Nataka orezone at Moma
8th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

LSE- and ISE-listed titanium minerals and zircon producer Kenmare Resources has successfully completed a major upgrade of its Wet Concentrator Plant (WCP) A at the Moma titanium minerals mine in... 


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Global materials sector contracts but profitability holds firm amid shift to gold, copper, aluminium – McKinsey
8th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The global materials industry saw revenues decline in 2024, with metals and mining contracting by 6% to about $3-trillion, even as profitability remained strong and profit pools continued to shift... 


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Epiroc secures large order for mining equipment, digital solutions in Ghana
8th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mining and infrastructure industries productivity and sustainability partner Epiroc has won a large order for mining equipment and digital solutions from Asante Gold for a gold mine in Ghana.... 


IMARC 2025: NSW Premier Chris Minns to open IMARC 2025, as Australia’s biggest mining event expected to deliver a $17.8m boost to NSW economy
8th October 2025

NSW Premier Chris Minns will open this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC), reinforcing the economic and strategic importance of the event which brings together the world’s... 


First QA452e to arrive in South Africa, sold by distributor in no time
First QA452e to arrive in South Africa, sold by distributor in no time
8th October 2025

A distributor of Sandvik Rock Processing’s mining and infrastructure project equipment has delivered a hybrid tracked mobile Sandvik QA452e triple-deck screen to a greenfield dam project under... 


Los Azules feasibility study a blueprint for future copper mining, says McEwen
Los Azules feasibility study a blueprint for future copper mining, says McEwen
8th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Dual-listed McEwen Copper has reported a positive feasibility study for its 100%-owned Los Azules copper project, in Argentina, confirming a long-life, low-cost operation producing high-purity... 


Hudbay resumes operations at Peru's mine after protests
Hudbay resumes operations at Peru's mine after protests
8th October 2025 By: Reuters

Canadian miner Hudbay Minerals said on Tuesday it has resumed operations at its Constancia mine in Peru, weeks after halting output due to local protests and blockades that had disrupted access to... 


WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
WTO downgrades global trade growth forecast to 0.5% for next year
7th October 2025 By: Reuters

The World Trade Organization (WTO) sharply lowered its 2026 forecast for global merchandise trade volume growth to 0.5% on Tuesday, citing expected delayed impacts from US President Donald Trump's... 


Barloworld, Newco extend standby offer closing date to Nov 7
7th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment company Barloworld and Newco have agreed to extend the standby offer closing date from October 15 to November 7 to provide Barloworld ordinary shareholders additional time to... 


Rethinking Engineering Insurance in the Age of AI
Rethinking Engineering Insurance in the Age of AI
7th October 2025

By: Alexandra Mattisson Industries are racing into a future shaped by AI, robotics, and automation, but engineering insurance is still playing catch-up. The machines we insure today aren’t the ones... 


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G Mining could secure over $500m financing for Guyana project
7th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed G Mining Ventures has secured commitments for an initial $387.5-million financing package, with the potential to be increased by an additional $150-million beginning six months after... 


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Amaroq reports progress at Nalunaq gold mine, completion of 2025 exploration programme
7th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Mining development company Amaroq’s Nalunaq gold mine, in southern Greenland, is now operational at significant capacity, with plant commissioning largely complete and production running in line... 


Alaska
US backs Alaskan Ambler Mining District with new federal investment, road approval
7th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The US government has taken two major steps to advance development in Alaska’s remote Ambler Mining District — approving the long-delayed Ambler road project and taking an equity stake in Trilogy... 


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Babcock in Africa: 135 years of steam generation and associated technology
7th October 2025

Few companies can claim a legacy in Africa as deep and enduring as Babcock, which is known globally for pioneering boiler and power generation technology since the 19th century. 


Booyco Engineering warns that relying solely on kilowatt ratings when specifying HVAC systems can lead to underperformance in high-temperature mining environments
Cutting corners on HVAC specs could leave operators in the heat, warns Booyco Engineering
7th October 2025

As surface mining and quarrying operations grapple with rising ambient temperatures, the way HVAC systems are specified for mobile equipment is coming under increasing scrutiny. Booyco Engineering,... 


Avoiding Costly Construction Delays: Why EC&I Reputation Matters
Avoiding Costly Construction Delays: Why EC&I Reputation Matters
7th October 2025

By: Anton Beyl - Sales Manager of WEG EC&I Construction Construction is time-sensitive and tightly managed. No project is perfect. Delays or other problems are inevitable, so construction managers... 


From Maintenance to Sustainability: Lubricant Trends for a Tough South African Mining Industry
From Maintenance to Sustainability: Lubricant Trends for a Tough South African Mining Industry
7th October 2025

The mining industry in South Africa finds itself at a pivotal moment. The Minerals Council of South Africa recently reported a 4.1% decrease in the sector's real GDP contribution for the first... 


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