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Value-driven solutions to the mining and mineral processing markets
Value-driven solutions to the mining and mineral processing markets

Specialised, turnkey engineering and management services provider the United Mining Services Group (UMS Group) provides expertise that allows mining companies to access their most challenging ore... 


Embedding ESG Across South Africa's Value Chains
Embedding ESG Across South Africa's Value Chains

As environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations become increasingly embedded in business strategy, companies are facing growing pressure to demonstrate how sustainability commitments... 


Why industry wide collaboration matters
Why industry wide collaboration matters

For more than 120 years, human resources solutions provider TEBA has supported the mining industry through collaboration on employment-related processes, policies and systems. Long before... 


Rental and Independent Power for Africa
Rental and Independent Power for Africa

Jozi Power Limited rents out, operates and maintains a fleet of containerised 1MW and 2MW diesel generator sets to African mines and other large consumers for short to medium term periods.  


Putting ESG commitments into action – mining’s decarbonisation journey starts now

As global scrutiny intensifies, mining companies are faced with a seemingly insurmountable task; ensuring their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) pledges translate into measurable and... 


Jonathan McKey, Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE South
Africa.
DriverAR and AI provide smarter maintenance in tough mining conditions

In African mining, where high costs, harsh environments and tight margins are prevalent, maintenance can make or break profitability. SEW‑EURODRIVE’s DriveRadar® is at the heart of a shift from... 


Upstream Technology’s non-nuclear DMC sensor delivers reliable, maintenance-free
control of Dense Medium Separation plant density cut points while supporting improved safety and
regulatory compliance.
Upstream Technology says sensors are critical to the future of mining

In the race toward smarter, safer and more efficient mines, one technology often sits quietly in the background: sensors. For De Beers’ Upstream Technology, sensors are not just part of the system;... 


Weba Chute Systems’ bucket elevator chutes are engineered for
controlled iron ore flow, supporting stable downstream conveying and significantly reducing wear on
transfer points and conveyor components.
Engineered chute systems play critical role in minimising belt misalignment and improving plant reliability

In bulk materials handling operations, conveyor belt misalignment remains one of the most persistent causes of unplanned downtime, excessive maintenance and premature equipment wear. According to... 


Danie Otto, Asset Transition and Closure Business Lead at SLR Consulting.
SLR Consulting: TSF retreatment turns legacy environmental risk into long-term mining value

The retreatment of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) is emerging as one of the mining industry’s most compelling opportunities to unlock value while addressing legacy environmental risks.... 


Tarynn Yatras, Vice-President Sales Area Africa for Sandvik Rock Processing
Sandvik Rock Processing Drives Mine Efficiency With Engineered-to-Order Crushing Solutions

Integrating complex equipment into the critical crushing and screening stages of comminution is rarely straightforward which is why Sandvik Rock Processing strongly supports an engineered-to-order... 


Modular buildings secure significant technical milestone
Modular buildings secure significant technical milestone

Prefabricated buildings supplier Kwikspace has reached a significant technical milestone in modular construction, securing compliance with the recognised BS EN 1365-1:2012 standard for fire... 


UK drill rig manufacturer uses Vesconite bushings for more than three decades

A UK-based drill rig manufacturer has used low-friction wear-resistant Vesconite bushings on its trailer-mounted drill rigs and drill stands for more than 30 years, highlighting its faith in the... 


Multotec learnerships support industrial workforce development and capacity building
Multotec learnerships support industrial workforce development and capacity building

(Virtual Showroom) As South Africa seeks to accelerate economic growth through localisation, manufacturing expansion and infrastructure development, the availability of skilled technical talent is... 


Red flags to note when commercial hedgers, large speculators diverge on gold
Red flags to note when commercial hedgers, large speculators diverge on gold

Gold can look simple on the chart, but the positioning behind it often tells a more complicated story. South African traders know this well because gold is not just another global asset. It can... 


2025 Women & Leadership in Mining speakers
Announcing new voices in SA mining

Pinpoint Stewards identifies and profiles 12 “new” mining speakers yearly—from executive level to on-the-ground change-makers—creating a platform that is both inclusive and transformative. Taking... 


Schneider Electric unveils EcoExpert partner programme for Field Services to accelerate partner-centric growth
Schneider Electric unveils EcoExpert partner programme for Field Services to accelerate partner-centric growth

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, is accelerating its partner‑centric growth strategy with the launch of the EcoExpert partner programme for its Field Services division in... 


Join a panel of experienced practitioners with expertise spanning climate policy, sustainability, finance and carbon trading during a webinar on the future of voluntary carbon markets in Africa
Africa’s carbon market opportunity comes under the spotlight

As climate finance gains momentum globally, the role of voluntary carbon markets in supporting Africa’s sustainability and development ambitions is attracting increasing attention. While carbon... 


AJ van Eyssen, Business Development Manager at Tru-Trac, on site conducting a conveyor performance survey
SLAS Shift Conveyor Maintenance: From Breakdown Response to Performance Optimisation

A shift towards structured service level agreements (SLAs) is redefining how conveyor systems are managed with moving operators away from a cycle of breakdown and repair towards proactive... 


Xylem Announces New Applied Water Distribution Structure for Southern Africa Region

What: (Virtual Showroom) Xylem, a global leader in water technology, announces a strategic update to its operating model in Southern Africa. Effective June 1, 2026, AQS Liquid Transfer PTY Ltd,... 


Mine security conference seeks unified action despite growing distrust in security structures
Mine security conference seeks unified action despite growing distrust in security structures

The growing mistrust within South Africa’s mine security and law enforcement sectors will not stop the urgent need for stronger collaboration, according to organisers of the upcoming 5th annual... 


JMC welcomes arrest of Illegal Miners in North West

The Junior Mining Council (JMC) welcomes the arrest of 14 alleged illegal miners in Brits, North West, during a multi-disciplinary law enforcement operation involving the South African Police... 


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Why Artisan Training Institute is leading South Africa’s skills revolution

South Africa stands at a dangerous crossroads. Industries are crippled by severe skills shortages, while thousands of young people remain unemployed or underemployed. The National Development Plan... 


Mineware Consulting Goes Live at Masimong and Joel Mines with Integrated Survey, Geology, and Sampling Modules

Mineware Consulting, now part of the Datamine Group, has successfully completed a simultaneous go-live of its Syncromine mine management platform at Masimong Mine and Joel Mine, marking a... 


Schneider Electric expands Easy Series portfolio with EasyPact CVS C4 to meet growing demand for fit-for-purpose power protection in East Africa
Schneider Electric expands Easy Series portfolio with EasyPact CVS C4 to meet growing demand for fit-for-purpose power protection in East Africa

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced the launch of its EasyPact CVS C4 moulded-case circuit breaker (MCCB) range in East Africa, addressing a critical gap in the... 


How innovation and technology are shaping mining’s future at MiningForum 2026
How innovation and technology are shaping mining’s future at MiningForum 2026

In view of the growing demand for raw materials in our contemporary economy and increasingly fragile supply chains due to geopolitical changes, the focus of the raw materials industry is shifting... 


Creamer Media launches new IN FOCUS video and podcast series
Creamer Media launches new IN FOCUS video and podcast series

Creamer Media is expanding its multimedia offering with the launch of IN FOCUS, a new long-form video and podcast series aimed at providing deeper insight into the forces shaping industry, mining,... 


WEG and EVC enter partnership to finance energy projects in South Africa up to R500 million

Energy projects often don't cross the line because of financing hurdles. WEG, a global leader in electric technologies and energy solutions, has partnered with Energy Venture Capital (EVC), a... 


The Council for Geoscience Reinforces Its Drilling Capacity
The Council for Geoscience Reinforces Its Drilling Capacity

The Council for Geoscience (CGS) expanded its strategic scientific asset base through the acquisition of a diamond core drill rig named “Green Mamba”, which symbolises strength, accuracy, and... 


AI-powered fibre sensing detects idler faults in mine conveyors
AI-powered fibre sensing detects idler faults in mine conveyors

On mining industrial production lines, conveyor belt systems serve as the arteries of material transportation, and idlers are the critical joints that keep those arteries running smoothly. Any... 


B&T Steel Construction builds backbone of Lumwana super pit expansion
B&T Steel Construction builds backbone of Lumwana super pit expansion

When major gold producer Barrick Gold Corporation set its sights on transforming the Lumwana copper mine in Zambia's North-Western Province into a world-class, long-life copper producer, it needed... 


Japie du Plessis, directeur général de Cementation Africa
Cementation and Terra Nova Technologies Announce Conclusion of Strategic Ownership Transition

The strategic ownership transition of Cementation and Terra Nova Technologies (TNT) has been concluded, strengthening their position for continued growth and ongoing delivery of high-quality mining... 


 Schneider Electric strengthens Southern Africa Energies & Chemicals focus
Schneider Electric strengthens Southern Africa Energies & Chemicals focus

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, is reinforcing its commitment to Southern Africa’s energies and chemicals sector’s growth with the appointment of Prevashen Naicker as the... 


Africa’s AI ambitions face critical infrastructure questions

As artificial intelligence (AI) investment accelerates globally, Africa is increasingly being viewed as the industry’s next major growth frontier. But according to Steven Santini, Vice President... 


Trafo Power Solutions is supplying dry-type transformers and neutral earth resistors for a major copper-gold mining project in Pakistan’s remote Chagai district
Trafo Powers Up Mine in Pakistan With Transformers Built for Extreme Conditions

South Africa-based Trafo Power Solutions is boosting the power infrastructure of a mining project in Pakistan, being built on one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold reserves. Supplying... 


Menar Ports & Rail moves ahead with strategic Transnet partnership
Menar Ports & Rail moves ahead with strategic Transnet partnership

Menar Ports & Rail (MPR) intends to invest in the critical resources needed to ensure it utilises its rail allocation through the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) initiative to add value... 


Anton Lourens, CEO of Booyco Electronics
Technology and Education Remain Critical to Advancing Safety in the Mining Sector, Says Booyco Electronics

As mining operations across Africa continue to evolve in scale, complexity and automation, the role of advanced safety technologies has become increasingly important in protecting people, equipment... 


Keep Your Turbines Spinning
Keep Your Turbines Spinning

Turbines operate for months on end. Slow to start and cumbersome to shut down, these power machines are at their best when they work continuously. However, no turbine is immune from wear and tear,... 


Agenda of the 18th MiningForum published
Initiating a "Raw Materials Momentum": Agenda of the 18th MiningForum published

This year´s motto “Raw Materials Momentum” hints at the pressing needs of the supply of critical raw materials and the challenges of modern mining: MiningForum, the international networking... 


AQS Liquid Transfer
AxFlow AQS Liquid Transfer appointed sole South African distributor for Toyo Pumps

South African pump distribution and solutions company AQS Liquid Transfer, part of the AxFlow Group, has been appointed sole distributor for Toyo Pumps in South Africa. The Belgium headquartered... 


Where corrosion meets control
Where corrosion meets control

(Virtual Showroom) Reliable level measurement is essential in copper and cobalt processing, and at KCC, VEGA Controls (Pty) Ltd is helping ensure uninterrupted operations with robust vibrating... 


Tefo Molosiwa, Head of Policy & Planning: Safety, Sustainable Development and Risk at De Beers Group
Ownership Culture Drives Record Safety Performance at De Beers

A culture of shared responsibility and strong frontline engagement has helped De Beers achieve the lowest safety incident rate in its 135 year history. The company reported a total recordable... 


JMC expresses condolences following fatal incident at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Kloof 8 shaft

The Junior Mining Council (JMC) extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of two employees who tragically lost their lives following a mining incident at... 


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SafeQuip is a leading distributor and manufacturer of fire safety solutions, offering a comprehensive range of products designed to meet all...

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