Egypt Mining Forum 2026 concluded at The St. Regis New Capital, Cairo, following its largest edition to date, with two days of high-level dialogue, strategic engagement and technical exchange focused on accelerating mineral exploration, strengthening investment confidence and advancing Egypt’s mining sector. Held under the patronage of H.E. Abdel FattahContinue Reading
Africa Platinum Group Metals (Pty) Ltd has raised concerns regarding the integrity and transparency of procurement processes at Samancor, calling for clarity on allegations that contractor opportunities may be awarded outside established procurement procedures. In a formal letter addressed to the management and board of Samancor, dated 8 October 2026,Continue Reading
With a focus on building a resilient mining sector in a volatile global economy, the 2026 Joburg Mining Indaba taking place on 7 and 8 October 2026 in Sandton – will be looking for practical ways of converting its substantial mineral potential into sustained mining investment. As geopolitical volatility continuesContinue Reading
In South Africa’s Northern Cape province, a leading iron ore mine is unlocking significant gains in efficiency, safety and cost savings thanks to the SKF Cooper 03 Series Split Cylindrical Roller Bearings fitted on conveyor systems at the operation. SKF South Africa Key Account Manager, Duncan Mngomezulu, explains that theContinue Reading
Egypt Mining Forum 2026 will open in Cairo on 28 September as the largest edition in the event’s history, bringing more than 6,000 attendees from over 50 countries together with ministers, global mining companies, investors and technology leaders. The growth reflects rising international focus on reforms designed to convert Egypt’sContinue Reading
Tungsten West is deploying six TOMRA Mining XRT sorters equipped with OBTAIN™ Deep Learning technology at the Hemerdon tungsten mine in England, targeting ramp up to full scale production in the first quarter of 2027. With tungsten on the UK critical minerals list and Chinese export restrictions reshaping global supply,Continue Reading
Materials transfer systems sit at the heart of every minerals processing operation, quietly moving thousands of tonnes of ore every hour between crushers, screens, conveyors and processing equipment. Yet despite their importance, transfer systems are frequently approached as isolated equipment purchases rather than strategic engineering assets that influence the performanceContinue Reading
Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir range with four new portable air compressors: the X-Air 1100-23, X-Air 1200-25 PACE, X-Air 1200-30, and X-Air 1300-30 PACE. Developed for drilling applications in construction, mining and oil & gas, the new models combine high air output with a compact footprint to help customersContinue Reading
Epiroc is expanding the capabilities of its autonomous underground mine trucks by enabling operation in surface environments, using 3D LiDAR technology for localization, mapping, and obstacle detection. This industry breakthrough enables seamless transitions between underground and surface operations using Deep Automation, paving the way for end-to-end autonomous hauling and dumpingContinue Reading
Kaoko Metals (ASX: KAO) has secured firm commitments for a $20 million placement to accelerate diamond drilling at its Chalkos Copper-Silver Project in Namibia. The company will issue approximately 9.1 million shares at $2.20 each, taking its cash balance to more than $24 million before costs. The funding will enableContinue Reading
