VUKA Group RDC (http://WeAreVUKA.com/) will participate in the inaugural edition of Makutano Mining, taking place from 22 to 25 November 2026 in Kinshasa, under the High Patronage of His Excellency the President of the Republic. As the organiser of DRC Mining Week and the DRC Critical Minerals & Industrialisation Forum,Continue Reading
Siemens announced Meet at the Machine, a new initiative designed to bring together machine builders, software and automation technologies to accelerate innovation across the machine tool industry and help manufacturers achieve productivity faster. Meet at the Machine provides a framework for Siemens and machine builders to jointly deliver integrated machiningContinue Reading
The Africa Gas & LNG Summit (AfGLNG) will take place in Maputo from 11-13 November 2026, bringing together government leaders, energy executives, investors and industry experts to examine how Africa can convert its gas resources into wider economic opportunity. The summit will be held at the Joaquim Chissano International ConferenceContinue Reading
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) is advancing an ambitious expansion programme aimed at significantly increasing copper production, with the company targeting 300,000 tonnes of integrated copper output annually by 2031. The growth is expected to place additional pressure on Zambia’s electricity infrastructure as the mine expands operations and develops deeper undergroundContinue Reading
For many mining and quarrying projects, the temptation is to rush from concept to equipment selection, with front-end engineering design (FEED) treated as a formality. Crushing and screening specialist Pilot Crushtec takes the opposite view. Drawing on decades of experience in Africa, the company has made proper FEED studies theContinue Reading
Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir range with four new portable air compressors: the X-Air 1100-23, X-Air 1200-25 PACE, X-Air 1200-30, and X-Air 1300-30 PACE. Developed for drilling applications in construction, mining and oil & gas, the new models combine high air output with a compact footprint to help customersContinue Reading
Viridien has joined the Rice AI Venture Accelerator (RAVA) as its Scientific Compute Anchor Partner to help the next generation of AI-powered scientific and industrial technology companies accelerate the journey from breakthrough innovation to commercial deployment. Through this partnership, RAVA early-stage partners will gain access to Viridien’s scientific computing expertise,Continue Reading
The mining sector’s gradual shift from non-electric (NONEL) to electronic initiation systems in blasting has received a welcome boost as BME releases its new VIPERTRON® Electronic Initiation System. Ralf Hennecke, Managing Director of BME, highlighted that electronic initiation systems have consistently demonstrated superior accuracy, safety and blast performance. Nonetheless, saidContinue Reading
As industries continue to prioritise safety, environmental responsibility, energy efficiency and operational reliability, dry-type transformers are increasingly replacing traditional oil-filled units across a diverse range of applications. From mining and mineral processing to manufacturing, commercial buildings, data centres, transport infrastructure and renewable energy projects, the technology is proving its valueContinue Reading
emocratic Republic of Congo Infrastructure and Public Works Minister John Banza Lunda launched construction work on a new bridge over the Kwango River along National Highway 1 on September 3, 2026. The 283-meter-long, 10-meter-wide bridge will be built upstream from the existing structure. It is intended to provide a safer,Continue Reading
