Mineral smuggling from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into neighboring Rwanda has reached “unprecedented levels,” driven by the occupation of the region by M23 rebels backed by Rwanda, according to a United Nations panel of experts. A yet-to-be-released report, seen by Bloomberg and prepared for the UN Security Council,Continue Reading
To increase energy efficiency and help reduce the climate footprint of the mining and quarrying sectors, Sandvik Rock Processing is leading the shift to electric mobile crushing and screening equipment. Essentially, by using less energy the industry can save money and operate in a more environmentally responsible way. Mobile crushingContinue Reading
Osino Resources has awarded Metso a contract exceeding €20 million ($24 million) for the supply of critical process equipment to its Twin Hills gold project, located approximately 150 km northwest of Windhoek in central Namibia. The order encompasses a comprehensive equipment package for the greenfield gold processing plant, focusing onContinue Reading
▶ Targeting KRW 14.8 trillion (USD 11 billion) in revenue by 2030, establishing a foundation to become a leading global player ▶ HD Construction Equipment to launch as a unified entity operating two distinct brands – HYUNDAI and DEVELON – with the merger effective 1st January, 2026 ▶ Aiming toContinue Reading
The new Draft Construction Regulations, now closed for public comment, which are intended to enhance occupational health and safety in the construction industry, are a step in the right direction but certain areas are still too vague. This is according to Adv. Hendrik Terblanche, Managing Director of Legricon Legal Risk andContinue Reading
Countless industrial plants rely on compressed air to power operations. Flexibility, reliability, efficiency and cost control are fundamental to long-term sustainability. Rental solutions deliver exactly that. Subsequently more businesses are turning to Integrated Air Solutions for rented on-demand compressed air, without the burden of capital expenditure. “The argument for rentingContinue Reading
One of South Africa’s leading sugar producers made strategic use of their off-crop season, turning scheduled downtime into an opportunity for both essential maintenance as well as valuable skills development. The company, a key SKF customer, focused the skills development initiative on three core areas: Upskilling their artisans in basic mechanicalContinue Reading
Komatsu will proudly team up with the Perth Scorchers for a fifth consecutive year, extending our partnership into the 2025-26 season. As an official partner, Komatsu will feature on the playing pants and training shorts of both Scorchers Big Bash League teams across the Weber WBBL|11 and KFC BBL|15 seasons. TheContinue Reading
CASE Construction Equipment is expanding its lineup with the launch of four new mini excavator models, designed for easy transport, flexible use on smaller projects, and optimal performance in confined job sites. The new additions include three diesel-powered machines from the D Series and one all-electric model, offering a rangeContinue Reading
Ethiopia’s construction market is valued at $67 billion, driven by the country’s economic growth priorities under its Ten-Year Development Plan 2020-30 (Source: ABiQ). Supporting this ambition, the 2025 edition of Big 5 Construct Ethiopia, the country’s largest construction event, will take place from 26-28 June at the Millennium Hall inContinue Reading
