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PILOT CRUSHTEC EXPANDS AUSTRALIAN FOOTPRINT OF TWISTERTRAC VS350 RANGE

On: October 19, 2026

South African crushing and screening specialist Pilot Crushtec is continuing to strengthen its footprint in the Australian market, with two new TwisterTrac VS350 hydraulic vertical shaft impact (VSI) crushers recently

AFRISAM INVESTS IN CLEANER COOKING TO DELIVER CARBON AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS

On: October 14, 2026

AfriSam is extending the impact of its carbon management strategy beyond its own operations by investing in verified local carbon offset projects that combine greenhouse gas reductions with tangible environmental

Ritchie Bros. launches year-end campaign as buyer demand holds across EMEA

On: October 13, 2026

Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest industrial auctioneer, today opens its year-end Finish Strong campaign across EMEA, urging businesses to review surplus and idle equipment while buyer demand remains strong. That

AGOA IS BACK – BUT CAN AFRICA MANUFACTURE ITS WAY INTO THE OPPORTUNITY?

On: October 12, 2026

We all know that global trade is becoming increasingly important. Economies are navigating challenges on multiple fronts, businesses are under pressure to remain competitive, and every opportunity to grow, invest

Jaltech creates exit route for solar owners – targeting R500 million in acquisitions
Jaltech, one of South Africa’s largest commercial solar owners, is targeting more than R500 million in acquisitions of existing solar and battery systems within the next six months. This allows solar owners to sell their systems, with Jaltech then optimising the system to increase energy savings for the original owner.
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
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

The Contamination You Cannot See Is the Contamination Doing the Most Damage
How sub-micron wear particles are shortening equipment life across industrial operations, and why conventional cleanliness standards may not be addressing them Sub-micron contamination is not a mining-only challenge. It can affect any operation where lubricated, hydraulic or process equipment must operate reliably. LPR Group supports customers across machinery and manufacturing,
SOLIFLO EYES MINING MATTERS IN MZANSI AND BEYOND
Established in 1984, Soliflo is a proven supplier of top brand international and local equipment to the Petrochemical, Oil and Gas sectors in particular. With the significant equipment and technological synergies that exist between these, and the Mining sector where uptime and efficiency is critical, Soliflo’s fluid handling and loading
FROM PILOTS TO SCALE IN AFRICAN INDUSTRY
AVEVA’s Khaled Salah and Glenn Kerkhoff argue that the next phase of industrial digitalisation depends on trusted data foundations, practical use cases and a deliberate path from local success to enterprise adoption. BY COLLEN GEZA | EDITOR, AFRICA MINING & CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE “The next level of transformation in Africa is
Mintek and NRF Partner to Drive Innovation Through Mintek SCi 2026
Mintek, in partnership with the National Research Foundation (NRF), will host the third Mintek SCi – Science Convention for Innovators in Engineering, Science and Technology between 29 September and 02 October in Randburg, Gauteng. Held under the theme: “The Next Frontier: Emerging Scientists Driving Change,” the event will bring together

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