SKF Tunisia, a well-established provider of predictive maintenance solutions, bearings and maintenance tools to the country’s industrial sector for over a decade, recently presented its condition monitoring (CoMo) systems at the newly launched national mechanical training school. Located within the University Campus of El Manar, in Tunis, the institution recognizedContinue Reading
Syensqo and cylib have reached a significant milestone in circular battery materials processing by producing high-purity lithium hydroxide from spent EV batteries. This collaboration marks a major advancement in the recovery of valuable materials, as very few recycling companies today can produce lithium at battery-grade, especially lithium hydroxide, the preferredContinue Reading
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Plc has launched a transformative underground rail rehabilitation project at its flagship Konkola mine in Chililabombwe, Zambia. The initiative aims to more than double the mine’s copper ore transport capacity—an essential step in accelerating production growth and unlocking the full potential of one of the richestContinue Reading
Komatsu, working in collaboration with Boliden, has commissioned and begun field trials for the first diesel trolley truck in its innovative Power Agnostic (PA) series. The Komatsu Power Agnostic 930E truck started operating at Boliden’s Aitik mine in Gallivare, Sweden, representing a major milestone in advancing the decarbonization of surfaceContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its mining sector through advanced technology. Through the National Geological Survey of Congo (SGNC) it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Solafune, Inc., a Japanese technology firm specializing in satellite data and artificial intelligence (AI). TheContinue Reading
In the last week of June, a handover ceremony was held at West African Resources’ Kiaka Gold Project in Burkina Faso for a major new Caterpillar fleet of over 30 units. The machines were received from West African Resources’ business partner and Cat dealer NEEMBA Burkina Faso. The fleet includesContinue Reading
In many mining and other industrial plants, transfer points are the unsung heroes of materials handling – quietly facilitating the continuous flow of product through the process. Yet, too often, these critical chute systems are overlooked when it comes to routine maintenance, leading to premature wear, unplanned downtime and costlyContinue Reading
IMHX 2025, the UK’s premier event for logistics and supply chain professionals, is set to return to the NEC Birmingham from 9th–11th September and B&B Attachments is ready to showcase the very latest in forklift attachment innovation on Stand E10. “Preparations are nearly complete, and we’re excited to reveal whatContinue Reading
Zimbabwe’s state-owned Kuvimba Mining House will begin construction of a $270 million lithium concentrator at its Sandawana mine in the third quarter of 2025, with commissioning expected in early 2027, according to CEO Trevor Barnard. The facility is designed to process 600,000 metric tons of lithium ore per year andContinue Reading
Finning has helped Breedon Group make strides in sustainability and reduce costs by providing the option to buy a certified rebuilt, used Cat®machine when the company began looking to replace a couple of the older machines in its fleet. This innovative approach by Finning UK and Ireland, the world’s largestContinue Reading
