In 2026, Mining Indaba will once again place grassroots voices at the heart of Africa’s most influential mining event. Through its Mining Community Voices platform — delivered in partnership with The Impact Facility — Investing in African Mining Indaba (MI26) will ensure that the perspectives of mining-affected communities stand shoulderContinue Reading
Philippi-Hagenbuch, a global leader in off-highway truck customization, announces it is now stocking one of its most in-demand sizes of HiVol® Water Tanks fit for the popular Caterpillar 730 articulated haul truck. Customers who invest in an in-stock Water Tank can get water trucks on the jobsite quickly with aContinue Reading
TEBA, the century-old human capital solutions provider to the mining sector, has warned of a marked rise in fraudulent identity documents, passports, visas, qualifications, records of service and medical certificates being used to secure employment in South Africa’s mines. Speaking during a recent Employee Risk Management Webinar (7 August 2025),Continue Reading
New tailings standards place considerable onus on mining companies to ensure adequate financial provisioning for the closure of their tailings storage facilities (TSFs) – notably for future costs that these TSFs will incur after closure or may incur in the case of failure. The Global Industry Standard for Tailings ManagementContinue Reading
KoBold Metals, the U.S.-based mining company backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, is set to acquire nearly 17,000 mining concessions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as part of a sweeping exploration drive. The company applies advanced artificial intelligence and data-driven methods to locate deposits of critical mineralsContinue Reading
The Zambian government has moved to calm public concern over water safety following a recent mining disaster in the Copperbelt Province. Environment Minister Mike Mposha told reporters in Lusaka on Friday that laboratory tests showed surrounding water sources remain “fit for consumption,” with pH levels within safe limits. However, testsContinue Reading
Froth flotation stands as one of the greatest innovations in mining and at the forefront of its modern evolution is the Jameson Cell: one of the most efficient, flexible, and high-performing flotation technologies in the world. The Jameson Cell was developed in 1985 when Mount Isa Mines asked Professor GraemeContinue Reading
Dubai (PlantAndEquipment.com) – JCB has introduced the 455 ZX wheel loader, engineered to perform across diverse working conditions. Powered by a 7.2-litre, six-cylinder DieselMAX engine delivering 165 kW and 1,000 Nm of torque at low revs, the machine promises strong and efficient performance. The model incorporates a ZF powershift transmissionContinue Reading
SKF, recognised globally as a market leader in sustainable rotating products and technologies, continues to shape the future of industrial performance, setting new benchmarks through innovative, eco-conscious approaches, with circularity woven into the core of its design, manufacturing and lifecycle strategies. “These strategies are anchored in our new company purposeContinue Reading
Kenya’s mining sector holds immense, largely untapped potential, particularly concerning its strategic mineral deposits. The global demand for strategic minerals, critical for powering electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies and advanced defence systems, is experiencing unprecedented growth. Nations worldwide are securing supply chains for these vital resources, recognising their profound geopoliticalContinue Reading
