Automation

At Electra Mining Africa (EMA) 2026, electric motors and drive systems supplier Innomotics returns under the theme “Reliable motion for sustainable mining”, with plans to demonstrate how integrated... 

Industry-specific focus and life cycle support are the standout features of gear manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE’s presence at Electra Mining Africa 2026, according to SEW-EURODRIVE national sales and... 

As South Africa’s mining industry continues to invest in productivity, automation and operational efficiency, the electrical infrastructure supporting these systems has become increasingly... 

Drive and automation technology provider SEW-EURODRIVE will use Electra Mining Africa 2026 to showcase its industry-focused approach and comprehensive lifecycle support strategy, demonstrating how... 

Leading industrial trade exhibition Electra Mining Africa (EMA) 2026 is set to deliver its biggest and most comprehensive exhibition in the event's 54-year history, with a record-breaking... 

S4 Integration, recently concluded its highly successful Technology showcase Open Day events, hosting two impactful events in Pretoria on the 24th of July and at its main branch in Port Elizabeth... 

Mines are heavy power consumers. While that primarily stems from heavy industrial machinery and equipment across vast sites, a growing portion relates to the digital side of mining. Supporting... 

A new automated battery-powered loader is being introduced into the Cemex underground production site in Germany, aimed at ensuring safer underground operations that are more efficient and easier... 

Australian multinational mining and metals company BHP’s growing exposure to copper is expected to provide an increasingly important source of growth as long-term iron-ore prices come under... 

SEW-EURODRIVE will showcase its comprehensive MOVI-C® modular automation portfolio at Propak Cape, highlighting how integrated drive and automation technologies can help processing and packaging... 

Transitioning from development to steady state production remains one of the most challenging phases in a mine’s lifecycle. Whether it involves a greenfield project, expansion or conversion from... 

As warehouses become increasingly automated and customer expectations continue to accelerate, reliability has become one of the most valuable assets within modern supply chains. For distribution... 

Brazilian miner Vale has entered into a strategic alliance with Swiss electrification and automation technology company ABB to expand the use of automation and AI technologies for improved safety,... 

Two new cone crushers are to be deployed in a secondary crushing application as part of an underground expansion project on a platinum mine in South Africa’s Limpopo province. The Sandvik CH662... 

Africa’s energies and chemical industry, like its peers across the world, is faced with quite the decarbonisation challenge. Stricter ESG demands, shifting investor expectations, rising energy... 

The results of a study on the modernisation of South African mining indicate that there is considerable room to increase innovation participation and intensity across the firms surveyed. The... 

By Junior Mining Council President Fred Arendse  The recent emergency safety briefing at Impala Platinum's Rustenburg operations should remind us that South Africa's journey towards zero harm in... 

The mining sector’s steady recovery from Covid-19 pandemic-related slowdowns, combined with rising commodity prices and accelerating investments in mineral processing and power supply... 

The organisers of the Manufacturing Indaba are pleased to announce that bookings are now officially open for the 14th Manufacturing Indaba Conference and Exhibition, taking place on 13 - 14 July...