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FLS Strengthens Its African Mining Strategy Ahead of Electra Mining Africa 2026

As mining operations across Africa continue to focus on productivity, improved sustainability and operational efficiency, FLS is strengthening its regional strategy through closer customer... 


LONGi Unveils LONGi ONE Strategy during AEF 2026, Lands 300MW Solar-Storage Deal with SOLA
LONGi Unveils LONGi ONE Strategy during AEF 2026, Lands 300MW Solar-Storage Deal with SOLA

LONGi launched its battery energy storage system (BESS) solutions at a side event during the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2026, marking the occasion with a 300MW solar and storage agreement with... 


Why women belong at the heart of mining engineering
Why women belong at the heart of mining engineering

(Virtual Showroom) Celebrated annually on 23 June, International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) shines a spotlight on the achievements of women engineers around the world while encouraging... 


Tru-Trac is changing how operations think about conveyor performance by delivering intelligent tracking, monitoring and optimisation solutions that improve reliability, reduce downtime and maximise productivity across the entire conveyor system
Tru-Trac to Challenge Conventional Conveyor Thinking at Electra Mining Africa 2026

For many operations across mining, quarrying, bulk materials handling and processing industries, conveyor problems have become an accepted part of daily operations. Misalignment, carryback,... 


From start-up quarries to expanding operations, Pilot Crushtec’s modular sand-making plants provide a scalable foundation for sustainable growth and long-term productivity
Lowering the Entry Threshold for Quarry Start-Ups

Breaking into the aggregates and sand market has never been easy for small operators. High upfront capital costs, long equipment lead times and the technical risk of stitching together multiple... 


Stormlands Mining publishes Sandman Gold Project case study showing modelled NPV increasing to US$667 million under updated commodity price assumptions

Stormlands Mining has published a new case study on the Sandman Gold Project in Humboldt County, Nevada, USA, including an illustrative updated commodity price scenario which increases modelled... 


Tangible evidence of mining industry transformation
Tangible evidence of mining industry transformation

Pinpoint Stewards’ 5th Annual Women and Leadership in Mining Conference, taking place on 1–2 September in Johannesburg, continues to set itself apart as the only mining conference committed to... 


Local manufacturing showcased at Electra Mining Africa
Local manufacturing showcased at Electra Mining Africa

The South African manufacturing sector currently produces below installed capacity levels, resulting in manufacturing firms not benefiting from economies of scale and competitive advantages that... 


Stabilising Flotation Through Vendor Management: Driving Localised Mining Excellence in the DRC

As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) advances its ambitions around industrialisation, value addition and energy resilience, discussions taking place at DRC Mining Week 2026 are highlighting... 


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... 


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.  


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Minimise risk, maximise safety through real-time visibility

Global leader in advanced vehicle interaction technology for the mining and heavy mobile equipment industries Wabtec Digital Mine is backed by more than 125 years of mining heritage. 


Weir secures significant order for its GEHO® PD pumps
Weir secures significant order for its GEHO® PD pumps

Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited has awarded Weir an order to supply 14 GEHO® TZPM 2000 positive displacement (PD) pumps equipped with GLORES (GEHO® Load Reduction System).  Lloyds Metals holds... 


What you need is a nerve centre for your building
What you need is a nerve centre for your building

It might sound like a broken record, but across South Africa, building owners continue to grapple with fragmented infrastructure which offer very little if any insight into how systems are... 


PC Kruger, Business Line Manager Crushing at Sandvik Rock Processing
Sandvik Delivers First CH662 Cone Crushers to South African Platinum Project

Signalling Africa’s growing appetite for state-of-the-art mining technology, Sandvik Rock Processing is delivering the first Sandvik CH662 cone crushers to a platinum mining project in South... 


Mintek Calls on PGM Industry to Engage on Future Technologies and Solutions

With the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) sector facing increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce costs and remain globally competitive, Mintek is inviting industry stakeholders to participate... 


CRITICAL INVESTMENT The project is the largest infrastructure investment by a single European company into Africa
Road to development: New Kasomeno-Mwenda infrastructure project opens access to transport routes between the Copperbelt and Tanzania

GED Africa Ltd (GED Africa) is delivering an ambitious infrastructure project that will upgrade existing road networks and add 180 km of new roads to connect the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)... 


Shirley Webber
Episode 2 of Copper IN FOCUS is now available

Presented in partnership with Harmony Gold Mining Company, Copper and the Next Phase of Mining Growth is a five-part IN FOCUS series examining the trends, opportunities and challenges shaping the... 


Shayne's Origin backs branded essentials provider in SA's industrial heartland
Shayne's Origin backs branded essentials provider in SA's industrial heartland

South African diversified and acquisitive group Origin Enterprises, which is led by CEO Gary Shayne, has been assembling a portfolio of companies that supply the essentials the country's industrial... 


Keeping the flow: How proactive maintenance maximises sampler and centrifuge longevity
Keeping the flow: How proactive maintenance maximises sampler and centrifuge longevity

Mining and mineral processing operations rely on the uninterrupted operation of samplers and centrifuges to maintain product quality and process efficiency. Samplers collect representative samples... 


A 1250 kVA dry-type mini-substation designed for reliable power distribution in demanding underground mining applications
How to Tell Whether Your Mini-Substation Is Truly New or Refurbished

As demand grows for reliable electrical infrastructure across mining, industrial and commercial projects, mini-substations are increasingly being installed to support new developments, expansions... 


Hands-on training and practical skills development ensure that FLS equips operational teams with the expertise and confidence needed to maintain equipment reliability, optimise performance and keep operations running at peak efficiency
FLS Strengthens West Africa Presence Through Service-Led Mining Partnerships

As mining operations across West Africa place increasing pressure on plant reliability, cost control and long-term asset performance, FLS is strengthening its regional presence by positioning... 


Schneider Electric introduces next-generation BlokSeT switchboard for advanced, reliable power distribution in West Africa

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced the availability of its next-generation BlokSeT low-voltage (LV) switchboard for the West African marketplace. The switchboard... 


Who is taking accountability for illegal mining in South Africa?
Who is taking accountability for illegal mining in South Africa?

As questions mount over who should ultimately take responsibility for combating illegal mining in South Africa, industry leaders, security specialists, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and... 


Tinashe Mushonga, Executive Director of BOOST Fellowship, & Ravishka Jairam, Youth Education & Entrepreneurship Programme Leader at Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric, Schneider Electric Foundation and The BOOST Fellowship launch energy transition innovation challenge to equip Zimbabwe’s youth

Schneider Electric and the Schneider Electric Foundation, in partnership with NGO, The BOOST Fellowship and key government and education stakeholders, have officially launched the Energy Transition... 


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Sustainable mining through post-employment services

An integral part of sustainable mining is the provision of services that extend beyond the physical mining right area and the life of mine. Human resources (HR), payroll, employee benefits and... 


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... 


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... 


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MBE Minerals SA (Pty) Ltd
MBE Minerals SA (Pty) Ltd

Your global lifecycle technology & service partner for materials & minerals processing equipment for coal, iron ore, copper, manganese & other...

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Rio-Carb
Rio-Carb

Rio Carb is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) of R-C700 Chromium Carbide (CrC) alloy clad wear plates and pipes used for heavy materials...

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Rittal
Rittal

Rittal is a world leading provider of top-quality integrated systems for enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure and...

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Axiom Hydraulics
Axiom Hydraulics

Axiom Hydraulics is a trusted leader in South Africa’s hydraulic industry, delivering world-class components, systems, and engineering expertise...

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AQS Liquid Transfer
AQS Liquid Transfer

AxFlow AQS Liquid Transfer (Pty) Ltd is an Importer and Distributor of Pumps in Southern Africa

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