AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, today announced the appointment of Brock Ballard as Chief Revenue Officer effective 1 October 2026. Brock joins the team from Bentley Systems following an extensive recruitment process led by AVEVA; he will succeed Sue Quense in the role as she steps into anContinue Reading
At Electra Mining Africa 2026, Steinmüller Africa (SMA) will unveil a Water System Model that will place one of industry’s most overlooked reliability factors on centre stage: how feedwater and deaerator systems protect critical boiler infrastructure. The model shows how water is treated, stored, preheated and prepared before entering a boiler. By removing dissolvedContinue Reading
As construction and infrastructure projects become larger, more technically demanding and increasingly focused on quality, the role of field service support has evolved far beyond product delivery. Today, experienced technical specialists working directly alongside contractors, concrete producers and project teams have become an essential part of ensuring consistent concrete performanceContinue Reading
TOMRA Mining has been awarded a contract by Pilgangoora Operations Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of PLS Group Limited (PLS), for the supply of sensor-based ore sorting equipment for the proposed P2000 Expansion Project (P2000 Project) at the Pilgangoora Operation in Western Australia. The contract forms part of PLS’ approved pre-FinalContinue Reading
Byrnecut, one of the world’s leading underground mining contractors, has invested in a fleet of 20 Sandvik underground drills, loaders and trucks and five raise boring systems to support its operations across Australia, Canada, West Africa and Southern Africa. Byrnecut’s latest investment includes four Sandvik DD422i development drills, four Toro®Continue Reading
The third vintage in the Emerging Market Senior Credit series reflects continued investor demand for private credit strategies financing businesses and infrastructure across Africa and other emerging markets. Ninety One, the global investment manager with US$244 billion in assets under management (as at 30 June 2026), has announced the finalContinue Reading
ACTOM, Africa’s largest manufacturer, repairer and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment will exhibit at Electra Mining Africa 2026, taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from 7 to 11 September. The company will use the platform to showcase its fast-growing energy storage capability with lithium-ion batteries, Battery Energy Storage SystemsContinue Reading
Practical completion of the Mabunyaneng and Khubelu bridges on 31 July 2026 marks an important milestone in the development of resilient transport infrastructure in Lesotho’s mountainous Mokhotlong district. Constructed by the Concor–Nthane Brothers M&K Joint Venture for the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA), the bridges provide permanent access along theContinue Reading
As mining operations place growing pressure on plant availability and production continuity, the management of conveyor spares is increasingly being recognised as a critical reliability function rather than a routine procurement exercise. According to David Pereira, Head of Sales at Tru-Trac, effective supply chain discipline around conveyor components is essentialContinue Reading
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 seekingContinue Reading
