Menzel Elektromotoren now also performs load tests on motors in a vertical installation position. The family business has expanded its in-house test field to include a right-angle gearbox with various flange options for vertical motors of different sizes. This enables thorough testing of vertical motors for pumps, compressors and otherContinue Reading
— FARO Technologies and Creaform, businesses of AMETEK, Inc., are announcing a major new chapter in their evolutions which will reframe how industries approach metrology and reality capture. As of today, FARO’s 3D Measurement business segment combines with Creaform, giving rise to FARO CREAFORM, a business unit delivering rigorous dimensionalContinue Reading
In a proactive move to further enhance safety in surfacemining operations, Glencore’s McArthur River Mine (MRM) hassuccessfully trialled RCT’s Remote Shutdown System on agrader and bulldozer and has now committed to installing thesystem on an additional five bulldozers.As one of the world’s largest zinc and lead deposits, MRM operatesheavy machineryContinue Reading
WearCheck will be showcasing a broad mix of condition monitoring solutions at the 2026 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 9 to 12 February. From scientific used oil analysis and transformer oil testing to asset reliability care services and water testingContinue Reading
Epiroc is launching a new and improved PowerROC T45. The new generation surface drill rig offers increased fuel efficiency and high availability. It is a welcome addition to the PowerROC family. “We are eager to get this rig out to our customers around the world. The PowerROC T45 MKIIContinue Reading
As the global demand for critical minerals accelerates, the continent’s role is shifting from resource supplier to indispensable partner in powering the energy transition, industrial growth, and global security. The time to elevate Africa’s position on the world stage is now. This was the call to action at a high-levelContinue Reading
Waco Modular has reached a significant safety milestone, achieving over 1 million man-hours without a single Lost Time Injury (LTI). This accomplishment showcases the company’s unwavering commitment to safety, care, and operational excellence across Africa, and comes as the company also celebrates 30 years of delivering fast, smart, modular buildingContinue Reading
Combining its expertise as a shaft sinking and underground mining contracting contractor with its engineering capabilities and resources, Cementation Africa underpins the pace and safety of its projects with cost effective fleet management. According to Arthur Adams, Manager Engineering at Cementation Africa, the company’s strategic fleet allows it to respondContinue Reading
The global mining industry is entering a decisive phase in 2026, with consolidation emerging as a strategic response to forces that go far beyond traditional cost synergies. The renewed merger discussions between Glencore and Rio Tinto highlight how supply chain fragility, technology demands, capital intensity and geopolitics are reshaping howContinue Reading
Improving drilling performance has always been a priority on mineral exploration sites so manufacturers have been focusing on ways to do so while still maintaining the safety of drillers. In 2016, Epiroc says it achieved that goal with the launch of the DiscovOre and Arrow 3S core barrel system, anContinue Reading
