Epiroc Acquires South African Mining Aftermarket Specialist Eventspec to Strengthen African Operations Swedish mining equipment and services company Epiroc has completed the acquisition of South African mining aftermarket specialist Eventspec, strengthening its manufacturing and service capabilities in one of Africa’s largest mining markets. Johannesburg-based Eventspec manufactures replacement parts for drillContinue Reading

Viridien has commenced Guyana Shallow Water 3D Phase I, following its previously announced agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and BGP to launch a major multi-client 3D seismic acquisition and imaging program offshore Guyana. The program has received strong industry support. Phase IContinue Reading

Electra Mining Africa 2026 delegates can explore how modern condition monitoring technologies are helping mining and industrial operations reduce downtime, extend equipment life and improve maintenance planning, at the exhibit by leading condition monitoring specialist WearCheck (Stand E30, Hall 5). With five decades of experience in predictive maintenance, WearCheck hasContinue Reading

Expert commentary from Tanisha Schultz, Senior Analyst, and Jessica Fung, Head of Consulting, at Project Blue, together with Sheraz Neffati, Executive Director of the Chromium Development Association (ICDA) The global chrome market is entering a new phase, shaped by changing energy economics, shifting trade flows and the emergence of newContinue Reading

Westfill has secured a backfill-focused contract at the Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana, delivering both operational support and workforce training from early May 2026. Executive Manager, Jordan Marshall said: “Extension of our specialist backfill and engineering work internationally, specifically in Botswana, has been a long term strategic goal of theContinue Reading

De Beers Group is advancing delivery of its business streamlining by setting out a number of planned portfolio and organisational changes to ensure an efficient cost base that strengthens resilience in the near-term while enhancing future competitiveness and retaining optionality as industry conditions improve. Since 2024, De Beers has beenContinue Reading

Since its establishment in 2017, Trafo Power Solutions has maintained a consistent presence at Electra Mining Africa, recognising the exhibition as a critical platform for engaging directly with mining customers and showcasing solutions built for Africa’s demanding operating conditions. What began as a business focused primarily on supplying dry-type transformersContinue Reading