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Epiroc’s Deep Automation introduces seamless underground-to-surface truck automation with 3D LiDAR technology
Epiroc is expanding the capabilities of its autonomous underground mine trucks by enabling operation in surface environments, using 3D LiDAR technology for localization, mapping, and obstacle detection. This industry breakthrough
Kaoko raises $20 million for Chalkos drilling
Kaoko Metals (ASX: KAO) has secured firm commitments for a $20 million placement to accelerate diamond drilling at its Chalkos Copper-Silver Project in Namibia. The company will issue approximately 9.1
The Wirtgen Group is coming to Bauma China 2026 with six market premières
Under the motto ‘Do more with less’, the Wirtgen Group’s appearance at Bauma China in Shanghai from 24 to 27 November 2026 will be focusing on machine premières and digitalisation
Official Terex RT dealer Concord Access set to showcase TRT 50 at Electra Mining Africa 2026
Concord Access, the official Terex Rough Terrain dealer in South Africa, is set to showcase the TRT 50 at Electra Mining Africa 2026, taking place in Johannesburg from 7–11 September.

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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
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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
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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
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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
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
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Epiroc’s Deep Automation introduces seamless underground-to-surface truck automation with 3D LiDAR technology
Epiroc is expanding the capabilities of its autonomous underground mine trucks by enabling operation in surface environments, using 3D LiDAR technology for localization, mapping, and obstacle detection. This industry breakthrough enables seamless transitions between underground and surface operations using Deep Automation, paving the way for end-to-end autonomous hauling and dumping
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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
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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
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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





















































