The global leader in belt conveyor technology, Martin Engineering, introduced the next generation of safe and effective transfer point dust control equipment. After rigorous testing across many applications, the Martin® ApronSeal™ Urethane Skirting, GravitySeal™ Self-Adjusting Urethane Skirting, and the A.I.R. Control™ Dust Curtain outperformed similar products in tackling fugitive dust …
Read More »Cementation Africa to Equip Mindola Shaft for the Future of Nkana Mine
Cementation Africa is leveraging its decades of experience in shaft sinking and underground mining at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mindola shaft in Zambia – paving the way to extend the life of the Nkana mine at Kitwe and to improve its mining efficiencies. The scope of work comprises construction and erection …
Read More »SRK Consulting opens new practice in Kitwe
Mining advisory company, SRK Consulting has expanded its Southern African footprint with the establishment of an office in Kitwe, the heart of Copperbelt. The development comes on the backdrop of the government’s renewed commitment to supporting the country’s mining sector. “The opportunities for growth in Zambia are significant,” said Des …
Read More »AECI Targets Underground Efficiency Gap with SmartShot Nano
As mines push for tighter cost control and improved blast outcomes in constrained environments, AECI has positioned SmartShot Nano as a solution to one of the industry’s quieter productivity gaps: small-pattern blasting. Unveiled at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, the compact electronic initiation system is designed specifically for development …
Read More »Caterpillar launches the new Cat® 707 wide body truck
Built for long life and high uptime availability, the durable new Cat® 707 wide body truck features a fully integrated Cat powertrain, including a Cat C13 engine, Cat automatic transmission and proprietary Cat axles. With its 66-tonne maximum payload, the versatile new wide body truck design offers the option of …
Read More »Kansanshi hosts rescue training ahead of 2026 World Competition – Update
First Quantum’s Kansanshi Mine has successfully hosted an intensive rope rescue and first aid training exercise for mine rescue teams from eight leading mining companies in Zambia, as part of its routine annual and quarterly emergency response training programme and in preparation for the 2026 International Mine Rescue Competition. The …
Read More »African Mining Week Returns to Cape Town
The African Mining Week (AMW), one of Africa’s mining forum, returns to the Cape Town, South Africa. Slated for the 14th to the 16th October 2026, under the theme: ‘Mining the Future: Critical Resources, Sustainability and Community Development’, the event will convene mining companies, investors, policymakers and technology providers to …
Read More »Metal fabricators of Zambia
The CBI- electric Group is a member of Reunert (Pty) Ltd which is a leading South African company listed on the JSE in the industrial goods and services (electronic and electrical equipment) sectors .Reunet manages a number of businesses focused on electronics and electrical engineering and regularly runs among the …
Read More »TLT Turbo Africa Unveils Smart Fan Set to Transform Mine Ventilation – Updated
South African based manufacturing plant, TLT Turbo Africa has unveiled its latest innovation, a Smart Fan designed to redefine ventilation efficiency across the mining and energy sectors. The company, which has supplied critical ventilation systems to major projects such as the Gautrain and leading mines across Southern Africa, says the …
Read More »The lube kitchen series part 13: Extreme Pressure (EP) additives – the additives that thrive under pressure
By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Continuing the journey through the world of anti-wear additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, this final instalment of the lube kitchen series looks at additives that work their magic under pressure – Extreme Pressure (EP) additives – the other metal guardians in your …
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