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
South Africa-based crushing and screening specialist Pilot Crushtec has expanded its international footprint with the appointment of distributors for mainland United Kingdom and for the Republic of Ireland. Francois Marais, Sales and Marketing Director at Pilot Crushtec, has announced that OnTrax Equipment has been selected as its agent for theContinue 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
From the moment rough diamonds arrive from mine operations to the point they are presented for sale, De Beers Group’s Sky Park facility has become the central point where precision, security and consistency converge. Since opening in March 2023, the De Beers Sightholder Sales South Africa (DBSSSA) facility has strengthenedContinue Reading
With the LMD 1200, Liebherr is launching a machine specially developed for the extraction of raw materials in demanding mining applications. A variable boom system for dragline operation, easy relocation within the mine and the robust steel construction ensure flexibility and reliability – even in extreme conditions and with highContinue Reading
Market leading load and haul attachment specialist, Schlam, has announced the development of a comprehensive range of in-house engineered installation kits for mining truck beds and buckets, providing customers with a complete end-to-end solution for attachment supply and installation. The new installation kits are being developed as part of aContinue Reading
According to the African Development Bank, Africa’s manufacturing sector generated approximately R6.7 trillion in economic value in 2025, up from around R5.4 trillion in 2020. Yet despite this progress, the continent still accounts for less than 2% of global manufacturing output – highlighting both how far Africa has come andContinue Reading
Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited has awarded Weir an order to supply 14 GEHO® TZPM 2000 positive displacement (PD) pumps equipped with GLORES (GEHO® Load Reduction System). Lloyds Metals holds government-approved mining rights for approximately 56 million tonnes of iron ore per annum. The order, secured in Q1 2026, isContinue Reading
