Industrial sectors form the backbone of the South African economy. Mining, power, electrical, automation, transport and local manufacturing each play a distinct yet interconnected role in driving economic growth, employment, exports and industrial development. However, capital equipment purchases in these sectors are complex, high-cost and long-term investments that rely heavilyContinue Reading
The organisers of the DRC Mining Week expo and conference have welcomed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Fonds de Promotion de l’Industrie (FIP), recently signed in Cape Town. VUKA Group, the organisers of the annual flagship mining gathering inContinue Reading
The mining sector’s significant progress in health and safety – with fatalities declining from 200 to 41 over the two decades from 2005 to 2025 – has been supported by improved skills development. According to the newly appointed director of the Wits Mining Institute (WMI), Dr Pontsho Twala, training hasContinue Reading
Compliance with the specified material size is a decisive factor for efficient work processes in opencast mining. With the Vario Impact Sizer (VIS), Wirtgen offers a system that scores highly in terms of flexibility, precision, and adaptability. It allows machine operators to reliably control the top particle size and particleContinue Reading
From the heat of West Africa to the frozen landscapes of Northern Sweden, the demand placed on construction and mining equipment is relentless. Temperatures swing from scorching to sub-zero, shifts run long and terrain is unpredictable. In these environments, the true test of a manufacturing quality is measured through endurance,Continue Reading
The pump manufacturer Tsurumi is expanding its portfolio and will be collaborating with the Italian specialist Dragflow in future. The aim is to offer users in the construction, mining and municipal infrastructure sectors a broader range of solutions for dewatering, slurry pumping and sediment management. The technologies of both companiesContinue Reading
Tharisa Minerals has officially commenced the next phase of its mining journey with the inaugural blast at its underground project on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, marking the start of a significant transition from open pit to underground mining at its world-class chrome and platinum group metals (PGM) operation in SouthContinue Reading
Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I (“Kholo Capital”) and Tensai Private Equity (“Tensai”) today announced the provision of R275 million in mezzanine debt funding to support the management buy-out (“MBO”) of Isambane Mining (“Isambane”), a leading mid-tier mining contractor in South Africa. Isambane delivers comprehensive opencast mining services, including drilling, blasting,Continue Reading
Metso introduces the Outotec® Robotic Split Strip, an advanced solution for separating the cathode sheets from the cathode plate in copper electrorefining operations. Applicable for both new and existing plants, this compact system with intelligent flexible design combines hydraulic control and robotics to optimize the cathode stripping process for maximum precision, minimal waste, and long-term sustainability. Clear customer benefits: compact, flexible, and efficient “Traditional split strip machinesContinue Reading
BME, a leading blasting solutions specialist, is transforming lives in South Africa’s mining communities through its flagship Blasting Assistant Trainee Programme – a powerful demonstration of how purposeful corporate social investment (CSI) can drive sustainable and inclusive growth. “Rooted in Omnia Holdings’ ethos of creating shared value for communities, ourContinue Reading
