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Ivanhoe rebounds on planned partial restart of flooded copper mine
Ivanhoe Mines has laid out plans to dewater the Kakula copper mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that could result in a return to operations as early as
Draft Mineral Resources Development Bill, 2025 will need further amendments to encourage investment
The draft Mineral Resources Development Bill, 2025 (Draft Bill) has been released for public comment. Interested parties have until 13 August 2025 to submit written comments. The Draft Bill was
New finance solutions from Wacker Neuson empower equipment ownership in 2025
Since opening its doors in South Africa 45 years ago, Wacker Neuson has consistently focused on building strong, long-term customer relationships—an approach that stands as a testament to its lasting
Lycopodium awarded EPCM contract for Twin Hills in Namibia
Lycopodium Limited, a global leader in integrated engineering, construction and asset management solutions, recently announced the successful award of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) Services contract for the

POWER & ENERGY
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It’s full steam ahead for Western Cape customer thanks to SKF’s sustainable leak detection solution
One of SKF’s key customers based in Cape Town, Western Cape, who depends on steam systems for its production processes, was facing costly challenges related to high energy consumption and excessive maintenance hours. The maintenance team was having to frequently replace gaskets and seal kits across all steam traps and
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SKF announces wave energy technology partnership with Carnegie Clean Energy
Gothenburg, 8 May 2025: SKF announces a partnership with wave energy technology development company Carnegie Clean Energy Limited to deliver Carnegie’s CETO’s Power Take-Off (PTO) system. CETO is a unique, fully submerged, point absorber type wave energy technology where a submerged buoy sits a few metres below the surface of
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Keep your cool with the right partner: Atlas Copco’s advanced turnkey Industrial Process Cooling System solutions
Excessive heat generated during production processes employed by countless industries can be harmful to machinery, causing downtime and compromising the quality of end-products. Atlas Copco’s cutting-edge Industrial Process Cooling systems, which comprise a range of Coolers and Chillers, as well as ancillary products, are specially designed and engineered to efficiently
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Komatsu UK partners with AR Power to install solar PV system
Komatsu UK, a global leader in construction and mining equipment, has partnered with solar installation company AR Power to install a 1.76 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system at its Birtley, County Durham, Northeast England manufacturing facility. The installation of the advanced solar system is part of Komatsu’s ongoing strategy to improve energy efficiency, reduce operational
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
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JCB secures full EU-type approval for pioneering hydrogen engine
JCB has passed another significant milestone in its pioneering hydrogen technology development programme after securing the first full EU-type approval of its hydrogen engine for use in non-road mobile machinery. This means that JCB’s hydrogen engine has been approved for sale and for use in machines and third-party OEM equipment in each
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Sensmore Raises $7.3M Fund For Fuel Autonomous Industrial Vehicles
Sensmore is a full-system provider that upgrades heavy mobile machines on site, like those in limestone quarries, by adding their own hardware and AI software. Sensmore automates whole fleets, from haul trucks and dumpers to wheel loaders. Their technology turns any machine into a smart robot that can work on
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SKF announces wave energy technology partnership with Carnegie Clean Energy
Gothenburg, 8 May 2025: SKF announces a partnership with wave energy technology development company Carnegie Clean Energy Limited to deliver Carnegie’s CETO’s Power Take-Off (PTO) system. CETO is a unique, fully submerged, point absorber type wave energy technology where a submerged buoy sits a few metres below the surface of
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Integrated Fire Technology showcases unique technological fire suppression solutions at Mining Indaba 2025
Integrated Fire Technology (IFT) was proud to be a participant at 2025 Mining Indaba in conjunction with our colleagues and principals from Fogmaker Sweden global headquarters. Our joint Fogmaker display stand formed a part of the broader Business Sweden initiatives at the 2025 Mining Indaba in parallel with companies such