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Byrnecut expands global underground fleet with Sandvik equipment investment

On: August 21, 2026

Byrnecut, one of the world’s leading underground mining contractors, has invested in a fleet of 20 Sandvik underground drills, loaders and trucks and five raise boring systems to support its

Ninety One announces final close of Africa Credit Opportunities Fund 3 at US$404 million

On: August 21, 2026

The third vintage in the Emerging Market Senior Credit series reflects continued investor demand for private credit strategies financing businesses and infrastructure across Africa and other emerging markets. Ninety One,

ACTOM brings the full power play to Electra Mining Africa 2026 – storage and switchgear

On: August 20, 2026

ACTOM, Africa’s largest manufacturer, repairer and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment will exhibit at Electra Mining Africa 2026, taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from 7 to 11 September.

CONCOR-NTHANE BROTHERS M&K BRIDGES JOINT VENTURE OVERCOMES HIGH-ALTITUDE CHALLENGES ON POLIHALI BRIDGES IN LESOTHO

On: August 20, 2026

Practical completion of the Mabunyaneng and Khubelu bridges on 31 July 2026 marks an important milestone in the development of resilient transport infrastructure in Lesotho’s mountainous Mokhotlong district. Constructed by

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
Atlas Copco introduces X-Air 900-20: compressed air for tough drilling applications
With the introduction of the X-Air 900-20, Atlas Copco strengthens its DrillAir portfolio with a flexible, application driven portable air compressor designed for the realities of mining and construction operations worldwide. Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir portfolio of portable air compressors with the launch of the X-Air 900-20, a
Three ways heavy diesel users can manage the fuel crisis
South Africa’s heavy users of diesel, such as the mining, agriculture and food production industries, face three converging pressures on their fuel budgets. Firstly, fuel price volatility is eroding profits in these industries, some of which already have very thin margins. Secondly, SARS is changing the diesel rebate process to

OMRON Robotics to Demonstrate Next-Generation Autonomous Mobile Robots at Automate 2026
OMRON Robotics will demonstrate the next generation of its flagship LD Series autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) — the LD-150 and LD-300 — at Automate 2026, being held June 22–25 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. At Booth #3080, attendees will see the new AMRs operating in material transport applications. Expected
Sumitomo Drive Technologies presents the Fine Cyclo B Series
Sumitomo Drive Technologies is expanding its portfolio of zero-backlash precision gearboxes with the B Series of the Fine Cyclo® family. The new series is aimed at manufacturers and designers seeking to implement compact drive solutions with high dynamics and maximum transmission accuracy – particularly in applications with limited installation space
AVEVA and IFS Announce Partnership to Advance AI-Powered Continuous Asset Decision Intelligence
: AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, and IFS, a global leader in AI-powered enterprise software for asset-intensive industries, announced a technology partnership to enable complex industrial organizations to connect operational intelligence, enterprise execution and strategic capital planning. CEOs Caspar Herzberg and Mark Moffat shared the first wave of
Ensuring Clean Operations: Advancing Water Quality Testing in Mining
Mining in Africa underpins the continent’s economy, supplying more than 50% of the world’s cobalt and over 80% of its platinum group metals — materials critical to batteries, AI chips, and advanced technologies. As global demand for minerals continues to rise, it places even greater importance on sustainable, well-managed operations

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