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SUPPLY CHAIN DISCIPLINE EMERGES AS A FRONTLINE DRIVER OF CONVEYOR UPTIME

On: August 19, 2026

As mining operations place growing pressure on plant availability and production continuity, the management of conveyor spares is increasingly being recognised as a critical reliability function rather than a routine

Turning heat into gains: Atlas Copco’s Energy Recovery System slashes costs and carbon, boosts operational efficiencies for food manufacturer

On: August 19, 2026

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

WEBA CHUTE SYSTEMS’ GROUNDED APPROACH TO DEM IN CHUTE DESIGN

On: August 18, 2026

Across the global mining sector, Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulation has become a standard feature of transfer chute design. But according to Weba Chute Systems, the danger lies in confusing

Epiroc Expands African Mining Aftermarket Business with Eventspec Acquisition

On: August 17, 2026

Epiroc Acquires South African Mining Aftermarket Specialist Eventspec to Strengthen African Operations Swedish mining equipment and services company Epiroc has completed the acquisition of South African mining aftermarket specialist Eventspec,

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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