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

Recent orders to supply seventeen specially engineered mini substations for an underground copper mine in Zambia reinforces Trafo Power Solution’s track record in delivering customised electrical solutions for challenging environments. According to David Claassen, Managing Director of Trafo Power Solutions, the orders include  800 kVA units and  1,000 kVA units.Continue Reading

The Wits Mining Institute (WMI) – a multidisciplinary research and training hub at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) – has appointed Dr Pontsho Twala as its new director. Dr Twala brings over a decade of experience in mining research, education and stakeholder engagement, underpinned by a doctorate from theContinue Reading

Makor Resources, a copper-focused exploration and development company, today formally announced the launch of its operations in Zambia, positioning the company at the centre of one of the most significant structural supply challenges facing global copper and critical minerals markets. Led by American executive Brooke Bibeault, Makor represents a newContinue Reading

Three Atlas Copco H7+ light towers supplied by Atlas Copco dealer, Airlif Compressors and Pumps, to a coal mine in Mpumalanga in early February 2026, perfectly align with the customer’s focus on safety, efficiency, reliability, performance and productivity. The robust H7+ stands out as a holistic light solution, combining cutting-edgeContinue Reading