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Indigenous Airlines Altura Airlines Takes Flight

Altura Airlines has commenced operations today as a majority Indigenous-owned charter airline, delivering charted aviation across regional and remote Australia. Altura’s tailored aviation services... 


Outcome partners – how certified industrial automation channels become co‑creators in the AI era
Outcome partners – how certified industrial automation channels become co‑creators in the AI era

As industrial automation becomes increasingly software‑driven and AI‑enabled, the role of the channel partner is undergoing a profound shift. The next generation of partners will be measured not by... 


JMC mourns two SANDF members, calls for urgent rehabilitation of abandoned mines
JMC mourns two SANDF members, calls for urgent rehabilitation of abandoned mines

The Junior Mining Council (JMC) extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the two members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) who lost their lives... 


Adult literacy – the foundation of integrated skills development in mining communities

Mining companies have long recognised that skills development is essential to creating opportunities for host communities. Yet too often, community training programmes begin at the wrong point.... 


Why AI can execute your supply chain strategy, but never invent it
Why AI can execute your supply chain strategy, but never invent it

The 4th Industrial Revolution has been underway for some time, but recent advancements in AI have exponentially accelerated its pace. History dictates that organisations failing to adapt to new... 


Schneider Electric next gen motor management solution TeSys Tera now in West Africa
Schneider Electric next gen motor management solution TeSys Tera now in West Africa

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced the availability of its TeSys Tera motor management solution across the West African market. With enhanced motor protection,... 


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The logistics of remote mine dewatering

Discover how M Bond Pumps' engineered drag-skids eliminate asset theft and drivetrain fatigue for zero-downtime remote mine dewatering across Africa 


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The Red Seal scandal that nobody in government wants to talk about

Imagine training for four years. Early mornings, physical labour, classroom theory, practical assessments, and thousands of hours of hands-on experience. Then imagine passing your trade test – only... 


Why tomorrow’s drilling professionals need more than technical skills
Why tomorrow’s drilling professionals need more than technical skills

(Virtual Showroom) As the mining industry embraces new technologies, evolving operational practices and increasingly complex projects, the skills required of young professionals are changing. While... 


Rental and Independent Power for Africa
Rental and Independent Power for Africa

Jozi Power Limited rents out, operates and maintains a fleet of containerised 1MW and 2MW diesel generator sets to African mines and other large consumers for short to medium term periods.  


Value-driven solutions to the mining and mineral processing markets
Value-driven solutions to the mining and mineral processing markets

Specialised, turnkey engineering and management services provider the United Mining Services Group (UMS Group) provides expertise that allows mining companies to access their most challenging ore... 


East Africa’s access to energy should scale with the reality of all communities
East Africa’s access to energy should scale with the reality of all communities

Today, East Africa has made considerable strides in paving the way towards a sustainable energy future, however, it is also in a time where this progress is increasingly shaped by community... 


New SI programme strengthens Schneider Electric’s partner ecosystem across Africa
New SI programme strengthens Schneider Electric’s partner ecosystem across Africa

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, will soon officially launch its new System Integrator (SI) Programme – SI Energise 2.0 – which will mark a major change in how the company... 


Weir believes that understanding the full mining process with the customer is where real value begins
Weir To Showcase African Manufacturing Strength And Flowsheet Expertise At Electra Mining Africa

Understanding mining customers is about far more than supplying equipment. For Weir, it is about understanding the entire mining process and identifying where real value can be added across the... 


M84 Geotech: Bringing Integrated Rockfall Protection to Africa's Open-Pit Mines
M84 Geotech: Bringing Integrated Rockfall Protection to Africa's Open-Pit Mines

When a slope fails in an open-pit mine, the consequences extend far beyond a production shutdown. Lives are at risk, equipment is threatened, and the operational credibility of an entire site can... 


De Beers Group Sets Out Portfolio And Organisational Actions To Support Long-term Value Creation

De Beers Group is advancing delivery of its business streamlining by setting out a number of planned portfolio and organisational changes to ensure an efficient cost base that strengthens... 


The DynamiTrac XS200 delivers powerful mobile screening performance in a compact package, making it ideal for contractors and smaller operations requiring maximum flexibility
Pilot Crushtec Delivers Compact Mobility With The Dynamitrac Xs200 Entry-level Mobile Scalper

Pilot Crushtec International’s DynamiTrac XS200 Xtreme Mobile Scalping Screen is a compact entry-level mobile scalper designed for smaller operations, contractors and emerging operators needing... 


Schneider Electric launches anticipated Easy9 Pro to SA market
Schneider Electric launches anticipated Easy9 Pro to SA market

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced the South African launch of Easy9 Pro, a cost-effective new generation of final distribution products designed to support small... 


Schneider Electric launches EasyPact CVS C4 to strengthen cost effective LV protection portfolio in South Africa
Schneider Electric launches EasyPact CVS C4 to strengthen cost effective LV protection portfolio in South Africa

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has launched its EasyPact CVS C4 moulded‑case circuit breaker (MCCB) range in South Africa, strengthening its Easy Series portfolio with a... 


Schneider Electric launches EasyPact NW in South Africa, delivering cost effective, high performance LV protection
Schneider Electric launches EasyPact NW in South Africa, delivering cost effective, high performance LV protection

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced the South African launch of its EasyPact NW air circuit breaker. This expands the company’s Easy Series portfolio with a... 


 Menar Ports & Rail Sees Rail Reform as Key to Expanding South Africa's Logistics Capacity
Menar Ports & Rail Sees Rail Reform as Key to Expanding South Africa's Logistics Capacity

Menar Ports & Rail (MPR) has stressed the importance of practical rail modernisation, efficient maintenance practices and skills development as key enablers of South Africa's rail recovery and... 


Niel Lourens- VP Cyclones and Spirals
Precision in every particle: Multotec’s spirals and cyclones redefine separation efficiency

In an era where accuracy and efficiency define mineral processing performance, Multotec is advancing the science of separation through its high-efficiency spiral concentrators and cyclones.... 


Women in mining urge greater dialogue with men, survey finds
Women in mining urge greater dialogue with men, survey finds

Women-owned business Pinpoint Stewards will be hosting the 5th Annual Women & Leadership in Mining Conference on September 1 to September 2,  2026, as they aim to bring women across various mining... 


Business owners to gain practical insights into successful exits at upcoming webinar
Business owners to gain practical insights into successful exits at upcoming webinar

Selling a business is often viewed as a straightforward process of finding a buyer and negotiating a price. However, according to advisory firm Deal Leaders International, many business sales fail... 


Engineered for African operating conditions, Trafo Power Solutions delivers reliable electrical power solutions that support mining productivity and operational continuity
Trafo Power Solutions Returns To Electra Mining Africa With Complete Power Solutions Focus

Trafo Power Solutions will once again exhibit at Electra Mining Africa, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to staying close to mining customers and showcasing engineered electrical power... 


Maptek showcases real-time slope monitoring technology at Slope Stability X26
Maptek showcases real-time slope monitoring technology at Slope Stability X26

In open-pit mining, the difference between a managed risk and a catastrophic failure often comes down to one variable: time. How early can a geotechnical team detect that a slope is moving? How... 


Big safety for small to mid-sized mines: KBC launches practical, affordable training solution
Big safety for small to mid-sized mines: KBC launches practical, affordable training solution

Small-to-medium-sized mines remain a critical part of South Africa’s mining sector and are often required to manage the same complex safety, compliance, and workforce training obligations as larger... 


Brightstar Resources select Weir to provide new crushing plant
Brightstar Resources select Weir to provide new crushing plant

Weir, a global leader in mining technology, was awarded an order to supply a crushing circuit for Brightstar Resources’ Laverton Processing Plant, part of the Goldfields gold project in Western... 


Designed for demanding applications, Booyco Engineering HVAC systems combine robust construction with dependable cooling performance
Booyco Engineering To Showcase Proven Hvac Solutions At Electra Mining Africa

Booyco Engineering will showcase its heavy-duty HVAC systems at Electra Mining Africa 2026, highlighting the critical role reliable cooling and climate control play in protecting operators,... 


Godwin diesel-driven pumps provide reliable high-volume dewatering performance for demanding mining, construction and industrial applications across Africa
Integrated Pump Technology Brings Proven Dewatering Expertise To Electra Mining Africa 2026

Integrated Pump Technology will showcase its specialist dewatering expertise at Electra Mining Africa 2026, giving visitors direct access to a team with a proven track record across Africa in both... 


Tru-Trac and BREC team members at Hillhead 2026, reinforcing their strong partnership in the UK market
Tru-trac And Brec Strengthen Uk Partnership With Belt Scale Technology

Tru-Trac has expanded its long-standing UK partnership with BREC Ltd to include its advanced Belt Scale solutions, providing customers with a broader portfolio of intelligent conveyor technologies... 


Pirtek Africa: Growing With the Continent
Pirtek Africa: Growing With the Continent

Africa is not short of opportunity, however it is short of reliability. Across mining operations, agricultural holdings, construction sites, manufacturing plants, forestry concessions and more, one... 


Kangra’s Water and Agriculture Projects cultivate change
Kangra’s Water and Agriculture Projects cultivate change

Over 1200 residents of Donkerhoek, in Mkhondo, Mpumalanga, have gained access to clean tap water. The water project and other economic initiatives spearhead by Kangra, have unlocked agricultural... 


Geobrugg: Seven Decades of High-Tensile Protection, Now Serving Africa's Mining Sector
Geobrugg: Seven Decades of High-Tensile Protection, Now Serving Africa's Mining Sector

There are few sectors where the margin for error is as narrow as it is in geohazard protection for active mining operations. Rockfall barriers that underperform, mesh systems that fail to arrest a... 


Nishen Hariparsad, General Manager for Technology and Marketing at BME
BME drives the development of connected AI-powered mining operations

In the fast-evolving mining industry, BME – a member of the Omnia Group – is transforming traditional blasting from a rock-breaking activity into a sophisticated, data-driven enabler of safer, more... 


Oscar Roberto Harbs WEG Africa's Solar Sales Supervisor
How Solar System Integrators and Installers Grow SA's Market

When the going gets tough, the pros find new business. The global solar market has experienced several major growth years, adding 618 Gigawatt peak (GWp) in 2025. However, this is a slower pace... 


Emma Chapman
Sibanye-Stillwater appoints new investor relations head

Mining and metals company Sibanye-Stillwater has appointed Emma Chapman as its new investor relations senior VP, effective September 1. Chapman will succeed James Wellsted, who, in support of the... 


Huawei Southern Africa OpenLab
Huawei South Africa OpenLab brings digital mining solutions closer to local industry

South Africa’s mining industry is moving digital transformation from abstract ambition to practical application. The sector’s priorities are clear: safer underground working environments, better... 


Booyco Electronics combines PDS technology, data analysis and underground expertise to support safer mining operations
Booyco Electronics Tackles The Complexities Of Underground Pds Integration With Ai And Smarter Data Solutions

Implementing Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) in underground mines is far more complex than placing sensors on machines. Confined spaces, mixed fleets, communication constraints and human... 


A Weba Chute Systems bifurcated transfer chute controls material flow and optimises distribution at a Northern Cape iron ore mine
Weba Chute Systems Positions Transfer Points As Critical Drivers Of Plant Performance

As mining operations across Africa focus increasingly on throughput, uptime and operational efficiency, transfer points are being recognised as critical engineered flow-control systems rather than... 


Schneider Electric progresses phased-delivery of over $290M in AI Infrastructure Solutions, including Motivair technologies, at TeraWulf’s Google-Backed Lake Mariner Campus

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader and Motivair by Schneider Electric, a leading innovator in liquid cooling technology for digital infrastructure, today announced the successful... 


Multotec delivers tailored spiral solutions to Thaba JV chromite and PGM project in South Africa
Multotec delivers tailored spiral solutions to Thaba JV chromite and PGM project in South Africa

Multotec has supplied a range of high-performance spiral equipment to the Thaba JV chromite and Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) project in South Africa’s Limpopo province. The integrated processing... 


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