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HILLHEAD DEBUT SIGNALS GROWING UK MOMENTUM FOR TRU-TRAC AND BREC PARTNERSHIP
In their debut appearance at this year’s Hillhead exhibition, Tru-Trac and its UK partner BREC Ltd are set to showcase solutions that help conveyor operators extend belt life, improve uptime
Iván Arriagada: Latin America captures only 25% of the global budget despite its high geological potential
One of the regions with the greatest geological wealth in the world continues to attract a limited share of mining exploration investment. Despite a scenario of strong global demand, Latin
Iveco Group announces Senior Leadership Team changes
Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) announces that Sylvain Blaise, President of the owertrain Business Unit, will leave the Company on 29th June to take up a new position as CEO
PILOT CRUSHTEC NAMED METSO’S BEST DEALER IN EMEA REGION AS FIVE-YEAR DISTRIBUTORSHIP IS RENEWED
Pilot Crushtec has been recognised as Metso’s Best Dealer in the EMEA region, a prestigious international award that highlights the company’s strong performance, customer support capabilities and long-standing commitment to

POWER & ENERGY
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ES-KO Secures Five-Year Catering & Facilities Management Contract Renewal with TotalEnergies EP Congo
ES-KO (www.ES-KO.com) marked an important milestone in Congo with the renewal of its catering and housekeeping contract with TotalEnergies EP Congo for an additional five years. Awarded following a full tendering process, the renewal affirms ES-KO’s competitiveness, reliability, and operational excellence. During the on-site visit, Beatrice Falsetti, ES-KO Operations Manager, and
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Somalia set for ‘historic’ first offshore oil drilling
Somalia says it is ready to begin its first offshore oil drilling operations, with a Turkish government-owned drilling ship expected to arrive off its coast on Friday. The move follows the successful completion of seismic surveys last year by a Turkish research vessel. In a post on X, Somalia’s Petroleum
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Trusted, future‑oriented partner, Atlas Copco, leads the Portable Power charge
Southern Africa’s industrial and mining growth is powering a sharp rise in demand for dependable portable energy. With sustainability and compliance at the forefront, businesses are seeking solutions that balance efficiency with environmental responsibility. Standing at the innovation forefront is Atlas Copco Power Technique, offering advanced generator technology and adaptable,
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Critical Mineral Projects to Watch Ahead of Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026
– Governments from West, Central and Southern Africa, with delegations confirmed for the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris next month, are each advancing critical mineral projects that span processing deals, development-stage assets and frontier exploration plays, giving investors a range of entry points across the minerals value chain.
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
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TwinThread Named a Front Runner in the LNS Solution Selection Matrix (SSM) for Industrial AI Platforms
This week, TwinThread—a global leader in Industrial AI—was named a Front Runner in LNS Research’s inaugural 2026 Industrial AI Platforms Solution Selection Matrix (SSM). TwinThread’s positioning in the Front Runners upper right and most favored quadrant recognizes the company’s comprehensive product innovation, scalable architecture, and distinct and pragmatic approach to
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Sensmet secures €1.5m investment from raw materials fund
Sensmet, the Finnish developer of a unique continuous metals monitoring technology, has received a major investment from EIT RawMaterials which is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, to help secure the supply of critical and strategically important raw materials. Sensmet
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Baker Baynes Marks 11 Years with a Refined Brand Reflecting Its Next Chapter in Digital Transformation
Baker Baynes Marks 11 Years with a Refined Brand Reflecting Its Next Chapter in Digital Transformation Johannesburg, South Africa – On its 11th anniversary, Baker Baynes unveiled a refined brand identity that reflects both its evolution and its continued commitment to helping customers solve complex challenges through digital transformation. Founded
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TwinThread Launches Perfect Batch, an AI-Powered Analytics Solution to Optimize Batch Production
TwinThread—a global leader in Industrial AI—announced the release of Perfect Batch, an AI-powered manufacturing analytics solution designed to optimize batch production processes by empowering manufacturers to standardize and consistently replicate their best performing or “golden batches”. Unlike legacy systems that rely on passive alerts and static manual settings, Perfect Batch applies

















































