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As mining, construction and industrial businesses continue to navigate changing project demands, rising operational costs and the need for greater flexibility, the traditional approach of owning every piece of equipment is evolving. At Electra Mining 2026, SkyJacks will showcase how businesses can gain access to world-class equipment through flexible rental …

TOMRA Mining has been awarded a contract by Pilgangoora Operations, a subsidiary of PLS Group Limited (PLS), for the supply of sensor-based ore sorting equipment for the proposed P2000 Expansion Project (P2000 Project) at the Pilgangoora Operation in Western Australia. The contract forms part of PLS’ approved pre-Final Investment Decision …

ACTOM, Africa’s largest manufacturer, repairer and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment will exhibit at Electra Mining Africa 2026, taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. Scheduled for 7 to 11 September. The company will use the platform to showcase its fast-growing energy storage capability with lithium-ion batteries, Battery Energy Storage Systems …

LUSAKA — Mining companies in Zambia are calling on the government to introduce new tax incentives, expand greenfield exploration, and address severe power shortages as Africa’s second-largest copper producer targets a near-tripling of its annual output. The demands come ahead of the country’s general election, where more than 8 million …

By Queeneth Vikisi Over more than twenty years in mining, I have learned that succeeding in this industry is not about becoming ‘one of the boys.’ It is about bringing your own female perspective to solving complex problems for mining companies. While technical expertise remains fundamental to succeeding in the …

The conversation at the Next Generation Technology for Mining User Conference, running from 5 to 6 August 2026, opened with a clear signal that the industry is no longer cautiously exploring digital tools but actively reshaping operations around them. From geology to production, speakers on the first day set out …

Local commercial and industrial energy users are operating in a more complex power environment shaped by rising demand, grid constraints, changing market rules and pressure to secure reliable, affordable electricity. For manufacturers, mines and other large energy users, the challenge is no longer simply whether to diversify their energy supply. …

Bearings International (Bi), a market-leading supplier and distributor of premium mechanical industrial consumables to Southern Africa’s key industries for close to seven decades, made a deliberate decision to extend its offering into fluid handling products, strengthening the company’s value proposition to valued customers. This strategic move propelled Bi’s entry into …

Zambia’s mining sector edged into growth territory in the first half of 2026, according to the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, though the numbers reveal a story of uneven gains rather than a uniform boom. Aggregate copper production rose by 0.45%, climbing from 445,175 metric tonnes in the first …

Zambia’s commercial and industrial energy users are operating in a more complex power environment shaped by rising demand, grid constraints, changing market rules and pressure to secure reliable, affordable electricity. For manufacturers, mines and other large energy users, the challenge is no longer simply whether to diversify their energy supply. …