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Trafigura Eyes $900M Aluminium Smelter as Egypt Accelerates Mineral Beneficiation Drive

On: May 18, 2026

Multinational commodities trader Trafigura, together with the Egyptian Aluminium Company and Metallurgical Industries Holding Company, has entered exclusive negotiations to co-finance and develop a major new aluminium complex in Egypt,

Adam Advances Precision into a New Era of Growth and Accuracy

On: May 18, 2026

Adam’s impressive global expansion didn’t go unnoticed: in 2019, Sweden-based Indutrade AB, an international technology and industrial group with more than 220 companies and 9,800 employees worldwide, acquired Adam. Becoming

Rolls-Royce develops and tests hybrid powertrain for haul trucks

On: May 15, 2026

Rolls-Royce Power Systems is developing a hybrid drive system for haul trucks and will begin field testing it from autumn 2026 at a mining location. The system combines proven mtu

Plant Train Impresses at IFAT Munich 2026

On: May 15, 2026

As a specialist in mobile crushing and screening plants, the company will be exhibiting their practical solutions for asphalt processing. Forward-looking solutions for water, recycling, and circularity were the focal

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
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
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,
Critical Mineral Projects to Watch Ahead of Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026
–&nbspGovernments 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.

Driving Operational Excellence in Africa’s Mining and Construction Sectors Through Industrial AI and Asset Lifecycle Management
Across Africa, the mining and construction industries are entering a pivotal phase of transformation. As infrastructure development accelerates and demand for resources continues to rise, organisations are being challenged to operate with greater efficiency, agility, and intelligence in increasingly complex environments. According to Rahul Misra, SVP & Managing Director for
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
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
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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