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Epiroc South Africa (Pty) Ltd. and the University of Pretoria formalized their commitment to fostering collaborative initiatives with the signing of a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU formalizes the cooperation between Epiroc South Africa and the University of Pretoria through its Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and InformationContinue Reading

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Persistent bearing failure on a centralised extraction fan motor was negatively impacting machine reliability and subsequent operational efficiency for a leading battery manufacturer in East Africa. Despite replacing the motor’s bearings in December 2024, the vibration issues resurfaced within a month. Since its inception, the battery manufacturer has been usingContinue Reading

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Cedarapids®, a Terex Brand, announced the launch of their newest and most advanced Cone Crusher model, the TC1300X. This crusher marks the latest innovation in Cedarapids’ extensive Static Cone Crusher product line, designed to meet the growing demand for higher productivity and efficiency in rock-crushing applications. The TC1300X delivers impressiveContinue Reading

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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is launching the MD/MDX Peg Bolt, a new ground support solution for underground mining. Based on the well-known MD/MDX Bolt, this new addition to Sandvik’s ground support portfolio improves underground safety even further. Innovative technologies and outstanding product quality enable the safest ground support solutions,Continue Reading

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A mini-excavator performing its routine tasks is commonplace. However, when that machine is a 30-year-plus local veteran still going through its paces, it represents a remarkable achievement, one that embodies the unparalleled quality and reliability that the Wacker Neuson brand is globally renowned for. In 1984, Wacker Neuson (then knownContinue Reading

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According to me-metals, citing mining.com, Glencore’s own-sourced copper production dropped by 4% to 705,200 metric tons, while its cobalt output declined by 18% to 26,500 tons. Despite this, Glencore has maintained its 2024 copper production forecast, critical for energy transition applications, at between 950,000 and 1.01 million tons. The company’sContinue Reading

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HVO100 (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) can serve as a direct replacement for fossil diesel or be used in a blended form. When used in diesel engines, this renewable fuel can reduce CO2e emissions by up to 90%1 compared to conventional fossil diesel, depending on operating conditions and production methods. “Epiroc has ambitiousContinue Reading

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OilQuick has announced a strategic partnership with Normet to launch the Xquick coupler, a new tool designed to simplify attachment changes in construction and underground mining environments. The Xquick coupler, developed using OilQuick’s proven technology, enables rapid tool changes in seconds without requiring workers to be near the machine, enhancingContinue Reading

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First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FQM) has partnered with FLANDERS Electric, a leader in blasthole drill fleet autonomy, to implement autonomous drilling solutions across FQM’s mining sites. The rollout will debut with FLANDERS’s ARDVARC® system at FQM’s Zambian operations. The ARDVARC system, an OEM-agnostic retrofit, brings autonomous capabilities to both electricContinue Reading