As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, the Democratic Republic of Congo is seeing the benefit of growing investments from leading economies such as China and the US – making for exciting prospects at the upcoming DRC Mining Week. As a regular exhibitor at the event, global engineering andContinue Reading
Haver & Boecker Niagara, a global leader in screening, pelletizing and mineral processing solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Boreal Mining Equipment as its newest authorized dealer. This strategic partnership strengthens Haver & Boecker Niagara’s presence in the region and enhances service and support for customers in theContinue Reading
The Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) continues to play an important role in supporting stability, compliance and fair labour practices across South Africa’s civil engineering sector. One area where this role is increasingly valuable is in raising awareness and understanding of the industry’s collective agreements among contractorsContinue Reading
In many large-scale mining operations, particularly those processing hard, competent ore, grinding circuits are quietly dealing with a significant inefficiency that often goes unnoticed. In many cases, this inefficiency is simply accepted as part of the process — despite its cost. Between 5% and 30% of the material entering theContinue Reading
Blasting, explosives, and metallurgical solutions provider BME is supporting mines as they navigate rising operational complexity, including deeper orebodies, declining grades, geological variability, higher stripping ratios, increased geotechnical risk, and growing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) scrutiny. During an in-house webinar on improving blast outcomes in challenging geological conditions lastContinue 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
