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Electra Mining 2026 spotlights the technologies transforming African mining

On: September 1, 2026

The mining industry will gather at the Johannesburg Expo Centre from 7–11 September 2026 for Electra Mining Africa, bringing together industry suppliers, decision makers, contractors, professionals and technology providers from

South African ferrochrome’s ZAR62c/kWh lifeline

On: September 1, 2026

The approval of Eskom’s ZAR62c/kWh (US$0.038/kWh) tariff for energy-intensive users marks a significant milestone for South Africa’s ferrochrome industry. Whilst the tariff alone is unlikely to reverse two decades of

Andrada Mining accelerates Lithium Ridge’s production pursuit

On: August 31, 2026

Andrada Mining (AIM: ATM) is targeting production at its Lithium Ridge Project in Namibia by 2028–2029, with the company accelerating exploration, resource and reserve definition ahead of a Definitive Feasibility

South Africa losing momentum in global vanadium supply

On: August 28, 2026

South Africa remains an important player in the global vanadium market, ranking fourth among the world’s top five producers and one of the few primary vanadium producers (alongside Brazil and

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

Fullbay launches next-generation heavy-duty repair shop platform to simplify complex workflows
Fullbay has launched Fullbay Next, an AI-native, cloud-based platform designed to modernise heavy-duty repair and fleet maintenance. Drawing on more than a decade of commercial repair expertise and extensive industry data, the platform aims to help repair shops and fleets work more efficiently, reduce administrative workloads and keep technicians focused
The red flags hiding in procurement
Some of the largest fraud losses in organisations do not begin with complex financial manipulation or sophisticated cybercrime, they begin with a supplier. Procurement is one of the most vulnerable areas in any organisation because it sits at the intersection of money, relationships, and operational urgency. Teams need goods delivered
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

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