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

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

The first R70 rigid hauler from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has entered service in Germany, marking a significant milestone for the company’s rigid hauler range in the region. Built at Volvo CE’s Motherwell facility in Scotland, the machine has been delivered to SHF Steinbruchbetriebe for operation at its BettenfeldContinue 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

Wacker Neuson South Africa, trusted provider of light and compact equipment engineered for efficiency across the agriculture, construction, mining and forestry industries, proudly welcomes Overberg Agri to its expanding dealer network in the Western Cape. “With its diverse agricultural activities, the Western Cape presents a strategic growth region where farmersContinue Reading

Drilling Mining & Construction (DMC) will showcase its innovative Blend Mobile Mixing Plant technology at Electra Mining Africa 2026, demonstrating how on-site mobile concrete production can improve productivity, reduce waste and simplify construction logistics for mining, tunnelling and infrastructure projects across Africa. As the Southern African distributor for Blend Plants,Continue Reading

With the introduction of the X-Air 900-20, Atlas Copco strengthens its DrillAir portfolio with a flexible, application driven portable air compressor designed for the realities of mining and construction operations worldwide. Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir portfolio of portable air compressors with the launch of the X-Air 900-20, aContinue Reading