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FLS KREBS® PUMP EVOLUTION MATCHES TOUGHER MINING DEMANDS

On: October 27, 2026

Mining companies are placing greater demands on pump systems than ever before as process plants increase throughput, operations become more complex and tailings storage facilities are located further from processing

KOMATSU DEALER KOMEK MACHINERY APPOINTED AS FUELACTIVE EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR TO DRIVE EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY ACROSS KAZAKHSTAN

On: October 27, 2026

FuelActive has strengthened its international distribution network with the appointment of Komatsu dealer, KOMEK MACHINERY Kazakhstan LLP as its exclusive distributor for Kazakhstan, bringing its patented fuel pick-up technology to

Underground Mining Equipment Market: Automation, Electrification and the Push Deeper

On: October 26, 2026

However, as surface deposits become less and less, and need for metals and minerals continues to accelerate, the mining industry is migrating underground – and the equipment used beneath the

Dynapac Feeder delivers 2 000 hours, zero breakdowns – Tau Pele praises brand as roadbuilding leader

On: October 22, 2026

Tau Pele Express Plant in Bloemfontein has been operating the Dynapac MF500CS IMIX Feeder on two major road construction projects without a single breakdown. The Feeder’s flawless performance is driving

Jaltech creates exit route for solar owners – targeting R500 million in acquisitions
Jaltech, one of South Africa’s largest commercial solar owners, is targeting more than R500 million in acquisitions of existing solar and battery systems within the next six months. This allows solar owners to sell their systems, with Jaltech then optimising the system to increase energy savings for the original owner.
Aliaxis publishes solid H1 2026 results with improved profitability amid continued market complexity
Aliaxis, a global leader in fluid and energy management systems, today announced its financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2026. Despite ongoing market uncertainty and supply chain disruptions, including impacts from the Middle East conflict, the businesses took rapid actions. Pricing adjustments, alongside operational measures, helped mitigate
Turning heat into gains: Atlas Copco’s Energy Recovery System slashes costs and carbon, boosts operational efficiencies for food manufacturer
Compressed air drives operations across virtually every sector at scale, securing its status as the ‘fourth utility’. Yet this vital utility is also one of the most energy-intensive systems in a plant, consuming up to 90% of total energy. Compressed air systems therefore present a strategic opportunity for manufacturers seeking
Cutting the cost of Africa’s energy transition with the right flexibility mix
The limits of storage-only thinking in balancing Africa’s renewable grids: Why a hybrid approach to flexibility will deliver better outcomes than batteries alone Africa’s energy transition is entering a decisive phase. With some of the world’s best solar and wind resources, the continent is uniquely positioned to leapfrog into a

The Contamination You Cannot See Is the Contamination Doing the Most Damage
How sub-micron wear particles are shortening equipment life across industrial operations, and why conventional cleanliness standards may not be addressing them Sub-micron contamination is not a mining-only challenge. It can affect any operation where lubricated, hydraulic or process equipment must operate reliably. LPR Group supports customers across machinery and manufacturing,
SOLIFLO EYES MINING MATTERS IN MZANSI AND BEYOND
Established in 1984, Soliflo is a proven supplier of top brand international and local equipment to the Petrochemical, Oil and Gas sectors in particular. With the significant equipment and technological synergies that exist between these, and the Mining sector where uptime and efficiency is critical, Soliflo’s fluid handling and loading
FROM PILOTS TO SCALE IN AFRICAN INDUSTRY
AVEVA’s Khaled Salah and Glenn Kerkhoff argue that the next phase of industrial digitalisation depends on trusted data foundations, practical use cases and a deliberate path from local success to enterprise adoption. BY COLLEN GEZA | EDITOR, AFRICA MINING & CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE “The next level of transformation in Africa is
Mintek and NRF Partner to Drive Innovation Through Mintek SCi 2026
Mintek, in partnership with the National Research Foundation (NRF), will host the third Mintek SCi – Science Convention for Innovators in Engineering, Science and Technology between 29 September and 02 October in Randburg, Gauteng. Held under the theme: “The Next Frontier: Emerging Scientists Driving Change,” the event will bring together

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