
EDITORS’ PICKS
SKF South Africa and SKF Zambia team up to keep yellow plant slick and safe
SKF partnered with a key customer in Zambia to provide customised lubrication and fire suppression solutions, tailored at enhancing operational safety and efficiency, with the added value of delivering significant
Fortuna Mining Eyes Guinea After Burkina Faso Exit Amid Rising Regional Risks
Canadian miner Fortuna Mining is refocusing its West African operations on Guinea, signaling a strategic shift following its recent exit from Burkina Faso due to escalating security concerns and regulatory
Tru-Trac increases conveyor uptime at Mauritania mine
Misalignment of conveyor belts at an iron ore mine in Mauritania was causing the operation significant repair costs, downtime and safety risk. Conveyor tracker specialist Tru-Trac visited the remote site
Lotus gets approval to resume uranium mining in Malawi
Uranium mining company Lotus (Africa), an 85%-owned subsidiary of ASX- and OTCQX-listed Lotus Resources, has received approval from Malawi’s Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (AERA) for the resumption of mining and
POWER & ENERGY
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Komatsu UK partners with AR Power to install solar PV system
Komatsu UK, a global leader in construction and mining equipment, has partnered with solar installation company AR Power to install a 1.76 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system at its Birtley, County Durham, Northeast England manufacturing facility. The installation of the advanced solar system is part of Komatsu’s ongoing strategy to improve energy efficiency, reduce operational
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Expert Insights: Atlas Copco Power Technique’s Electrical Technician, Sabelo Dube, explores the true merits of exceptional customer service
“To introduce and lead our game-changing technology.” This is the vision of Sabelo Dube, Electrical Technician for Atlas Copco Power Technique’s Service division – PTS. Having successfully attained his National Diploma in Engineering, his Electrical Trade Test as well as his Wireman’s Licence, Sabelo kicked off his career journey
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Perkins powers ahead at bauma 2025 with an expanding range of power systems, services and technologies
At bauma 2025, Perkins will exhibit an expanded lineup of power systems, services and technologies that enable OEMs to build machines engineered for efficiency, productivity and fuel flexibility. Perkins is showing a range of new: “Partnerships promote progress,” says Jaz Gill, vice president, global sales, marketing, service and parts. “We’re
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Bearings International (Bi) fosters dynamic customer partnerships rooted on shared efficiency and sustainability goals
Bearings International (Bi) has, since 1958, consistently set the benchmarks in innovation and excellence as a leading distributor of bearings, power transmission and interconnected mechanical consumables that sustainably facilitate and optimise operations for mining and industrial customers across Southern Africa. This is effectively achieved through the organisation’s continuous commitment to reinforcing
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
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Integrated Fire Technology showcases unique technological fire suppression solutions at Mining Indaba 2025
Integrated Fire Technology (IFT) was proud to be a participant at 2025 Mining Indaba in conjunction with our colleagues and principals from Fogmaker Sweden global headquarters. Our joint Fogmaker display stand formed a part of the broader Business Sweden initiatives at the 2025 Mining Indaba in parallel with companies such
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GiGi Investments secures exclusive partnership with HPY Sorting, bringing leading-edge ore sorting technology solutions to Southern Africa’s mining sector
GiGi Investments is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with Ganzhou HPY Technology Co., Ltd., a global leader in sensor-based ore sorting technology. This strategic agreement, signed in February 2025, positions GiGi Investments’ subsidiary, GiGi Mining Services, as the sole distributor of HPY technology in Southern Africa, covering South Africa
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Brenntag Specialties presents innovative solutions and technical expertise at the European Coatings Show with Innovation & Application Zone and TechTalks
The Brenntag Specialties CASE & Construction team will be exhibiting at the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 25-27 at Stand 3-455, Hall 3 (Messezentrum 1, 90471 Nürnberg). The team of commercial and technical experts will present innovative solutions covering formulation performance, simplified raw material complexity and sustainability.
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Brokk Inc. named dealer for Ecovolve electric dumpers
Brokk Inc., the North American distributor for Brokk demolition robots and Aquajet Hydrodemolition equipment, is now a dealer for Ecovolve electric, high-tip dumpers. With low noise and a charge that lasts eight hours, a compact Ecovolve electric dumper is a perfect partner for debris clean-up during demolition with a Brokk