A new maintenance system can be installed on schedule and still leave planners relying on familiar spreadsheets. Until people use it confidently and consistently, the expected improvements remain difficult to realise. For mining businesses, adoption deserves attention from the moment a project is conceived. and Change helps organisations put newContinue Reading
Central Africa’s mining sector is grappling with more unpredictable rainfall as a result of climate change. Integrated Pump Technology, distributor of Grindex submersible and Godwin surface pumps, is responding with a blend of robust equipment, local partnerships and application-driven support tailored to the region’s unique conditions. Integrated Pump Technology’s involvementContinue Reading
Zimbabwe’s lithium industry recorded a significant increase in export earnings during the first nine months of 2026, generating $2.16 billion as rising spodumene prices boosted demand for the country’s battery minerals. The figure represents nearly four times the revenue recorded for the whole of the previous year, highlighting lithium’s growingContinue 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
The mining industry will gather at the Johannesburg Expo Centre from 7–11 September 2026 for Electra Mining Africa, bringing together industry suppliers, decision makers, contractors, professionals and technology providers from across the continent to explore new technologies, compare equipment, meet new suppliers and discover solutions that drive safer, smarter andContinue Reading
Its presence at Electra Mining Africa 2026 confirmed to SEW-EURODRIVE that customers are seeking not only the highest levels of innovation and workmanship, but also comprehensive support throughout the full lifecycle of their drive solutions. This commitment to lifecycle support has been central to SEW-EURODRIVE’s evolution in Africa in recentContinue Reading
India has resumed discussions with Zambia over potential investment opportunities in copper and other critical minerals as New Delhi steps up efforts to secure overseas mineral supplies to meet growing demand from its expanding economy. Officials from India’s Ministry of Mines held preliminary discussions with their Zambian counterparts on AugustContinue Reading
Tharisa Plc THST.L said on Monday it signed a 25-year special mining lease agreement with the government of Zimbabwe for its Karo platinum group metal (PGM) venture, a key step in advancing the project. Tharisa, an integrated PGM and chrome producer operating in South Africa, is developing the Karo project in Zimbabwe.Continue Reading
Zijin Mining Group’s 2026 copper production target is under pressure following flooding at the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), adding to concerns over global copper supply. In its latest half-year report, Zijin said production from Kamoa-Kakula could be reduced by up to 57,000 tonnes thisContinue Reading
