SaltX Technology and Holcim have, within the framework of their joint development collaboration, successfully and repeatedly produced Portland-quality cement clinker using a fully electrified, scalable process. Cement raw meal from Holcim was calcined at an industrial scale and then sintered using SaltX newly developed clinker-electrification technology. The results meet establishedContinue Reading

Underground mining remains one of Volvo Penta’s most significant markets, where it commands a market share exceeding 30% in certain segments, despite strong competition from companies such as Deutz AG, Caterpillar Inc. / Perkins Engines Company Limited, Cummins Inc., and MTU Friedrichshafen. The company’s strongest presence lies in underground load-and-haulContinue Reading

Pilot Crushtec has been recognised as Metso’s Best Dealer in the EMEA region, a prestigious international award that highlights the company’s strong performance, customer support capabilities and long-standing commitment to delivering high value crushing and screening solutions across Africa. The recognition places Pilot Crushtec among the leading distributors internationally, whileContinue Reading

Managing groundwater ingress is one of the most complex technical challenges faced in underground mining. Water-bearing fissures, fractured rock formations and unexpected inflows can disrupt operations, compromise safety and delay development schedules. Addressing these risks requires specialised engineering expertise and proven methodologies – capabilities that Cementation Africa has developed throughContinue Reading

This week, TwinThread—a global leader in Industrial AI—was named a Front Runner in LNS Research’s inaugural 2026 Industrial AI Platforms Solution Selection Matrix (SSM). TwinThread’s positioning in the Front Runners upper right and most favored quadrant recognizes the company’s comprehensive product innovation, scalable architecture, and distinct and pragmatic approach toContinue Reading

Metso is expanding its global Bulk Material Handling (BMH) network with the inauguration of its new regional hub in Cape Town, South Africa on April 15th, 2026. The new centre delivers expanded engineering expertise, and access to advanced automation technologies for bulk material handling and port customers across African region.Continue Reading

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (President and Executive Officer: Masafumi Senzaki; “Hitachi Construction Machinery”) announces the establishment of the new “WIXIM” brand for emerging markets to address increasingly diverse customer needs. WIXIM will be positioned as a brand that offers highly practical OEM products tailored to specific regions and applicationsContinue Reading