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Post-employment health monitoring and family support in mining
Post-employment health monitoring and family support in mining

For mining companies, employee welfare does not end when a worker leaves the gate. Effective post-employment support depends on practical field-based services that help mines respond to health,... 


Rental and Independent Power for Africa
Rental and Independent Power for Africa

Jozi Power Limited rents out, operates and maintains a fleet of containerised 1MW and 2MW diesel generator sets to African mines and other large consumers for short to medium term periods.  


Reclaiming control over refurbished engineering assets
Reclaiming control over refurbished engineering assets

For asset-intensive industries, the rotables (or repairables) value stream should be an engine for significant financial value creation. When executed correctly, a robust refurbished spares... 


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Why mine dewatering pumps fail and how to prevent it

Mitigate dewatering pump failures in mine dewatering. Learn how advanced VSD protection, proper handling protocols, and OEM-grade replacements eliminate downtime. 


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Electra Mining Africa showcases the technologies shaping tomorrow’s industry

As industrial technologies continue to evolve at pace, mining, manufacturing and industrial businesses are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, strengthen safety, reduce operating... 


Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa Oil & Mining Business Director Charlie Li shares Huawei's vision for accelerating intelligent mining through AI and digital infrastructure.
From connected mines to intelligent mines: SA’s next mining transformation

Information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure provider Huawei South Africa brought together mining companies, technology partners and university researchers in Johannesburg during... 


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Complete pump solutions from SAM Engineering

For over four decades, local pump manufacturer SAM Engineering has provided locally manufactured pumping solutions backed by technical expertise, responsive service and a thorough understanding of... 


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Sustainable solutions driving industry transformation at Electra Mining Africa

Renewable energy, ESG, decarbonisation and environmental innovation are increasingly shaping strategic decision-making across mining, manufacturing and industry. Organisations are seeking to... 


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Balancing MEPS compliance, motor reliability in underground mining

Explore how Southern African mines must balance VC 9113 MEPS compliance and IE3 efficiency with electric motor reliability in harsh, underground Acid Mine Drainage environments. 


De-risking plant shutdowns
De-risking plant shutdowns

Has your business ever fallen into the trap of trusting its financial software provider SAP’s inventory records, only to face a crisis on the first day of a critical plant shutdown? You plan an... 


Value-driven solutions to the mining and mineral processing markets
Value-driven solutions to the mining and mineral processing markets

Specialised, turnkey engineering and management services provider the United Mining Services Group (UMS Group) provides expertise that allows mining companies to access their most challenging ore... 


Why supply chain AI initiatives fail to scale
Why supply chain AI initiatives fail to scale

Whenever a supply chain initiative is safely labeled a "pilot," it frequently signals a deeper, systemic issue: the organisation does not truly understand the operational problem it is trying to... 


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Why standard valves fail in dense media separation

Discover why commercial valves fail in Dense Media Separation (DMS) circuits, and how severe-duty knife gate valves permanently eliminate wire-drawing. 


Why AI can execute your supply chain strategy, but never invent it
Why AI can execute your supply chain strategy, but never invent it

The 4th Industrial Revolution has been underway for some time, but recent advancements in AI have exponentially accelerated its pace. History dictates that organisations failing to adapt to new... 


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The logistics of remote mine dewatering

Discover how M Bond Pumps' engineered drag-skids eliminate asset theft and drivetrain fatigue for zero-downtime remote mine dewatering across Africa 


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The Red Seal scandal that nobody in government wants to talk about

Imagine training for four years. Early mornings, physical labour, classroom theory, practical assessments, and thousands of hours of hands-on experience. Then imagine passing your trade test – only... 


Nishen Hariparsad, General Manager for Technology and Marketing at BME
BME drives the development of connected AI-powered mining operations

In the fast-evolving mining industry, BME – a member of the Omnia Group – is transforming traditional blasting from a rock-breaking activity into a sophisticated, data-driven enabler of safer, more... 


Huawei Southern Africa OpenLab
Huawei South Africa OpenLab brings digital mining solutions closer to local industry

South Africa’s mining industry is moving digital transformation from abstract ambition to practical application. The sector’s priorities are clear: safer underground working environments, better... 


Local manufacturing showcased at Electra Mining Africa
Local manufacturing showcased at Electra Mining Africa

The South African manufacturing sector currently produces below installed capacity levels, resulting in manufacturing firms not benefiting from economies of scale and competitive advantages that... 


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Minimise risk, maximise safety through real-time visibility

Global leader in advanced vehicle interaction technology for the mining and heavy mobile equipment industries Wabtec Digital Mine is backed by more than 125 years of mining heritage. 


CRITICAL INVESTMENT The project is the largest infrastructure investment by a single European company into Africa
Road to development: New Kasomeno-Mwenda infrastructure project opens access to transport routes between the Copperbelt and Tanzania

GED Africa Ltd (GED Africa) is delivering an ambitious infrastructure project that will upgrade existing road networks and add 180 km of new roads to connect the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)... 


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Episode 2 of Copper IN FOCUS is now available

Presented in partnership with Harmony Gold Mining Company, Copper and the Next Phase of Mining Growth is a five-part IN FOCUS series examining the trends, opportunities and challenges shaping the... 


Shayne's Origin backs branded essentials provider in SA's industrial heartland
Shayne's Origin backs branded essentials provider in SA's industrial heartland

South African diversified and acquisitive group Origin Enterprises, which is led by CEO Gary Shayne, has been assembling a portfolio of companies that supply the essentials the country's industrial... 


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Sustainable mining through post-employment services

An integral part of sustainable mining is the provision of services that extend beyond the physical mining right area and the life of mine. Human resources (HR), payroll, employee benefits and... 


Embedding ESG Across South Africa's Value Chains
Embedding ESG Across South Africa's Value Chains

As environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations become increasingly embedded in business strategy, companies are facing growing pressure to demonstrate how sustainability commitments... 


Why industry wide collaboration matters
Why industry wide collaboration matters

For more than 120 years, human resources solutions provider TEBA has supported the mining industry through collaboration on employment-related processes, policies and systems. Long before... 


Modular buildings secure significant technical milestone
Modular buildings secure significant technical milestone

Prefabricated buildings supplier Kwikspace has reached a significant technical milestone in modular construction, securing compliance with the recognised BS EN 1365-1:2012 standard for fire... 


Red flags to note when commercial hedgers, large speculators diverge on gold
Red flags to note when commercial hedgers, large speculators diverge on gold

Gold can look simple on the chart, but the positioning behind it often tells a more complicated story. South African traders know this well because gold is not just another global asset. It can... 


Join a panel of experienced practitioners with expertise spanning climate policy, sustainability, finance and carbon trading during a webinar on the future of voluntary carbon markets in Africa
Africa’s carbon market opportunity comes under the spotlight

As climate finance gains momentum globally, the role of voluntary carbon markets in supporting Africa’s sustainability and development ambitions is attracting increasing attention. While carbon... 


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Why Artisan Training Institute is leading South Africa’s skills revolution

South Africa stands at a dangerous crossroads. Industries are crippled by severe skills shortages, while thousands of young people remain unemployed or underemployed. The National Development Plan... 


How innovation and technology are shaping mining’s future at MiningForum 2026
How innovation and technology are shaping mining’s future at MiningForum 2026

In view of the growing demand for raw materials in our contemporary economy and increasingly fragile supply chains due to geopolitical changes, the focus of the raw materials industry is shifting... 


Creamer Media launches new IN FOCUS video and podcast series
Creamer Media launches new IN FOCUS video and podcast series

Creamer Media is expanding its multimedia offering with the launch of IN FOCUS, a new long-form video and podcast series aimed at providing deeper insight into the forces shaping industry, mining,... 


AI-powered fibre sensing detects idler faults in mine conveyors
AI-powered fibre sensing detects idler faults in mine conveyors

On mining industrial production lines, conveyor belt systems serve as the arteries of material transportation, and idlers are the critical joints that keep those arteries running smoothly. Any... 


B&T Steel Construction builds backbone of Lumwana super pit expansion
B&T Steel Construction builds backbone of Lumwana super pit expansion

When major gold producer Barrick Gold Corporation set its sights on transforming the Lumwana copper mine in Zambia's North-Western Province into a world-class, long-life copper producer, it needed... 


Agenda of the 18th MiningForum published
Initiating a "Raw Materials Momentum": Agenda of the 18th MiningForum published

This year´s motto “Raw Materials Momentum” hints at the pressing needs of the supply of critical raw materials and the challenges of modern mining: MiningForum, the international networking... 


AQS Liquid Transfer
AxFlow AQS Liquid Transfer appointed sole South African distributor for Toyo Pumps

South African pump distribution and solutions company AQS Liquid Transfer, part of the AxFlow Group, has been appointed sole distributor for Toyo Pumps in South Africa. The Belgium headquartered... 


Micromine
Webinar: Does your pit design reflect real conditions?

If your team is dealing with design rework, evolving site constraints or the challenge of explaining trade-offs between pit design and value, this session will be directly relevant. 


Critical minerals surge places infrastructure and energy at the centre of DRC’s mining future
Critical minerals surge places infrastructure and energy at the centre of DRC’s mining future

As global demand accelerates, unlocking value in the DRC will depend on solving power, logistics and investment bottlenecks As global demand for critical minerals continues to accelerate, the... 


Pictured from left to right: Alderman James Vos, Ian Barnard, Jonathan Allen, Pekka Metso, and Jabu Mdaki
Strengthening African bulk materials handling capabilities with new hub

End-to-end mining solutions company Metso has expanded its global bulk material handling (BMH) network with the inauguration of its new regional hub in Cape Town, South Africa. The new centre... 


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