South Africa’s construction materials sector continues to face significant pressure, but early indicators suggest conditions may gradually improve. In response, AfriSam is focusing on operational resilience, continued investment in its production facilities and strong customer partnerships as the market navigates a slow and uneven recovery. AfriSam Executive Chairman and CEOContinue Reading
Managing groundwater ingress is one of the most complex technical challenges faced in underground mining. Water-bearing fissures, fractured rock formations and unexpected inflows can disrupt operations, compromise safety and delay development schedules. Addressing these risks requires specialised engineering expertise and proven methodologies – capabilities that Cementation Africa has developed throughContinue Reading
TwinThread—a global leader in Industrial AI—was named a Front Runner in LNS Research’s inaugural 2026 Industrial AI Platforms Solution Selection Matrix (SSM). TwinThread’s positioning in the Front Runners upper right and most favored quadrant recognizes the company’s comprehensive product innovation, scalable architecture, and distinct and pragmatic approach to deploying agenticContinue Reading
In Africa’s demanding mining landscape, BME, an Omnia Holdings company, provides projects with a powerful technological edge through its advanced AXXIS™ Titanium electronic initiation system (EIS). Nishen Hariparsad, General Manager for Technology & Marketing at BME, said AXXIS™ Titanium facilitates the design and execution of highly complex, precisely timed blastContinue Reading
At the Kansanshi Copper Mine in Zambia, Hitachi Construction equipment showcased their fully battery-powered dump truck, demonstrating advancements in low-emission mining equipment. Following a feasibility trial that took place between June 2024 and August 2025, the demonstration was organized in collaboration with First Quantum Minerals. At the occasion, some thirty mining customers sawContinue Reading
Zambia’s historic Luanshya copper mine is preparing to resume operations in August 2026, marking a major milestone after more than 20 years of inactivity. The restart signals renewed momentum in the country’s mining sector as it pushes to significantly increase copper output over the next decade. The mine is majorityContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is entering a new phase of economic expansion, with its gross domestic product projected to reach approximately $123 billion by 2026. This growth is expected to position the country as the fifth-largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting both strong domestic performance and shiftingContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is accelerating its push to take greater control of its mineral wealth, significantly increasing planned copper exports to the United States to 500,000 tonnes—five times higher than the initial commitment announced earlier this year. The move highlights the country’s growing ambition to playContinue Reading
Case Construction Equipment has introduced its next-generation N Series small dozers, bringing a combination of proven pushing power and enhanced operator-focused technology—developments that could benefit mining and infrastructure projects across Southern and Central Africa. The new 650N, 750N, and 850N models are expected to replace the previous M Series lineup,Continue Reading
At AR Racking we have appointed Andy Fisher as Key Account Manager for the United Kingdom, a strategic addition that further strengthens our presence in the British market and our ability to support each customer more closely. Andy joins AR Racking UK with a strong commercial background in the sectorContinue Reading
