Byrnecut, one of the world’s leading underground mining contractors, has invested in a fleet of 20 Sandvik underground drills, loaders and trucks and five raise boring systems to support its operations across Australia, Canada, West Africa and Southern Africa. Byrnecut’s latest investment includes four Sandvik DD422i development drills, four Toro®Continue Reading
ACTOM, Africa’s largest manufacturer, repairer and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment will exhibit at Electra Mining Africa 2026, taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from 7 to 11 September. The company will use the platform to showcase its fast-growing energy storage capability with lithium-ion batteries, Battery Energy Storage SystemsContinue Reading
As mining operations place growing pressure on plant availability and production continuity, the management of conveyor spares is increasingly being recognised as a critical reliability function rather than a routine procurement exercise. According to David Pereira, Head of Sales at Tru-Trac, effective supply chain discipline around conveyor components is essentialContinue Reading
Across the global mining sector, Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulation has become a standard feature of transfer chute design. But according to Weba Chute Systems, the danger lies in confusing a verification tool with a complete design methodology. “Across the industry, the use of DEM has become mainstream,” says MarkContinue Reading
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
At Electra Mining Africa this year, SEW-EURODRIVE will dedicate one of its two exhibition stands to showcase an exciting range of electronics and mechatronics solutions to help mines improve reliability and reduce operating costs. This will include an immersive look into the future of intelligent plant operation as the companyContinue Reading
Terex® Washing Systems (TWS), a leader in washing solutions for the aggregates, recycling and mining sectors, has announced the appointment of Mark Doherty as Global Sales Director. In this role, Mark will lead the global sales organisation for Terex Washing Systems, overseeing the brand’s commercial activities and working with customersContinue Reading
