The global race for critical minerals is entering a new phase. No longer defined solely by access to mineral reserves, it is increasingly being shaped by industrial policy, geopolitical competition and the race to build resilient supply chains for electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies and advanced manufacturing.Victoria Backhaus-Jerling, Chief ExecutiveContinue Reading
Achieving optimal throughput, high classification efficiency and a long service life from a mineral processing screening solution requires careful consideration of every element of the screening system, from screen deck design to screening media selection. Yet many operations continue to face challenges such as blinding, pegging, excessive wear, and reducedContinue Reading
When selecting partners for complex long-term underground mining contracts, mining companies look beyond technical expertise and operational experience. Increasingly, they are seeking contractors with the financial strength and governance structures needed to manage the significant risks associated with multi-year shaft sinking and underground development projects. According to Cementation Group ChiefContinue Reading
As mining companies face growing pressure to improve productivity, optimise plant performance, and manage operating costs, Multotec continues to draw on its engineering expertise, manufacturing capability and close collaboration with customers to overcome complex operational challenges and deliver sustainable performance improvements. This customer-focused approach will be showcased at Electra MiningContinue Reading
Integrated Pump Technology is leveraging two of the dewatering sector’s most recognisable brands, Grindex and Godwin, to accelerate its growth across Africa. In a market where reliability, installed base and after-sales confidence often determine buying decisions, these brands are giving the company a powerful springboard into both established and emergingContinue Reading
As pressure mounts on miners to cut emissions, conserve water and still grow production, Weir believes that smarter technology and re‑engineered flowsheets are the way forward. For the group, sustainability isn’t a side project – it’s the organising principle behind its entire innovation strategy. Christian Stehle, Regional Engineering Director EMEAContinue Reading
In many mine-wide water balances, the tailings storage facility (TSF) still appears as a single line item – a convenient ‘black box’ where water goes in, something comes out, and the rest is blurred, assumed or simply left unknown. Yet the TSF is one of the largest and most dynamicContinue Reading
Africa’s growing manganese industry is attracting increased attention as a major French mining company expands its focus on battery metals needed for the global energy transition. The company is strengthening its position in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain through increased exposure to manganese, a critical mineral used in steelContinue Reading
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 flowsheet. This customer-focused approach will form a central part of the company’s presence at Electra Mining Africa this year. WeirContinue Reading
Integrated Air Solutions (IAS) will be exhibiting Tier 1 compressor brands, advanced technologies, premium air solutions and customer‑focused services at Electra Mining Africa (EMA) 2026, demonstrating the compressed air specialist’s commitment to driving energy efficiency and long‑term operational value for customers and end-users. Alongside the highly regarded ELGi range ofContinue Reading
