A most fundamental human need is to breathe fresh air. Yet, for millions of people working in underground mines across the globe, this is not a given. Now, members of the international ICMM mining... 

South African manufacturer Bell Equipment’s fleet of articulated dump trucks (ADTs) will play a crucial role in the construction of a massive 900 ha tailings facility for a gold mining company near... 

Amid growing copper demand globally, driven by the energy transition, mining companies face significant pressures to increase output amid declining copper head grades.  To meet this challenge,... 

Increased metal recovery, reduced waste, improved water conservation and lower energy consumption can be achieved using original-equipment manufacturer NextOre’s advanced sensor system Magnetic... 

With more than 500 000 people having been displaced and 5 785 having died over the last seven years as conflict wages in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, Southern Africa Association of Freight... 

Proximity detection systems (PDS) are enablers of health and safety on mine sites but can be rendered less effective should the technology fail to be adopted outright by a mining company’s... 

The modest size of Zimbabwe’s mining sector has not prevented Sandvik’s operation in the country from rolling out partnerships to enhance modern mining practices, with a highlight being an ongoing... 

Unveiled in mid-September, equipment maker Caterpillar’s (Cat’s) new energy management system – Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) – offers the ability to transfer electrical energy to both... 

Boksburg-based industrial powered access equipment supplier SkyJacks showcased its range of new and existing powered access, materials handling and lifting equipment at this year’s Electra Mining... 

While the global mining sector lags other sectors in terms of innovation spend, South Africa’s mining research, development and innovation (RD&I) stands out as a key contributor within the... 

South Africa-based digital solutions provider Britehouse Mobility, and its partner Perfect Filtration, is optimising plant efficiency and reliability of mobile mining equipment with the ATAJO... 

Local miner United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) has decided to switch from using road freight transportation to rail for the transport of manganese ore, as well as to limit its exports to align with... 

Developing products under proper environmental conditions is being emphasised by mining equipment manufacturer The Baughan Group as providing sustainable commercial solutions to South Africa’s coal... 

Noting the complexity of South Africa’s mining environment, which is typically associated with its sizable value chain, telematics solutions provider Webfleet sales director Justin Manson advocates... 

Following extensive re-engineering and a complete revision of their design, power transmission components specialist RINGSPANN has launched its flagship DX series electro-hydraulic disc brakes as a... 

Mining and industrial equipment electronic part procurement challenges are being addressed through products and solutions supplier RS South Africa’s three-tier priority procurement process, which... 

Providing fast, efficient and comprehensive evaluation of analogue and digital data, power transmission and motion control products distributor BMG’s NORD predictive maintenance solutions enhance... 

Recycle like there’s no tomorrow were the urging words flashed across the large screen at the thirteenth Oppenheimer Research Conference, where long-time former diamond mining luminary Nicky... 

The reception to screening solutions provider Sandvik Rock Processing’s entry into the screening media market in Africa has been positive, says Africa regional manager for screening media and wear... 

Committed to ensuring optimum safety standards in all sectors, mining and industrial equipment supplier BMG encourages and assists customers in adhering to stringent safety legislation during bulk... 

Building and commissioning conveyor systems at mines requires careful consideration of social impact and legal frameworks, reports mining, environmental and construction industry-focused law firm... 

At this year’s Electra Mining Africa event, conveyor specialists Tru-Trac Rollers unveiled a suite of advanced conveyor technologies designed to enhance materials handling and optimise the... 

Local mobile and semi-mobile crushing and screening equipment provider Pilot Crushtec has introduced to the African market the Metso HRC 8 high-pressure grinding roll crusher that addresses... 

With a focus on improving the performance, and increasing the reliability, of operations, Tru-Trac Rollers, a conveyor belt solutions manufacturer and supplier of the Tru-Trac conveyor belt scales,... 

Through many years of development and refinement, France-based conveyor component solutions developer MLT GROUP South Africa showcased its new range of Super-Screw conveyor belt splicing products... 

Canada-based gold major Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) revealed its findings on the efficiency and environmental impact of the Railveyor system – a bulk materials handling system made up of the Railveyor... 

Declining coal prices globally have prompted coal producers to optimise costs and improve efficiencies across their value chain, with an increased focus on combating coal theft and quality... 

A battery-powered dump truck is being trialled by Canada-based mining and metals company First Quantum Minerals (FQM) at its Kansanshi mine, in Zambia, which the miner says marks the world’s first... 

Freight rail is considered key to the future of Africa’s mining sector, as it can provide efficient transportation of minerals. Law firm Webber Wentzel partner Nomsa Mbere says rail is a prime...