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Automation and AI: Powering Africa’s Energy Future Driving innovation, reliability, and digital transformation in Africa’s energy sector — a key focus at the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba
Automation and AI: Powering Africa’s Energy Future Driving innovation, reliability, and digital transformation in Africa’s energy sector — a key focus at the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba
6th November 2025

As Africa’s energy landscape undergoes rapid transformation, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are emerging as the most powerful tools reshaping how the continent generates, distributes,... 


The importance of building a long-term field service strategy to attain sustainable value
The importance of building a long-term field service strategy to attain sustainable value
6th November 2025

By: Paul Steyn - Project Manager for Field Services, Anglophone Africa, Schneider Electric While many organisations concentrate on immediate returns and reactive field services, establishing a... 


Schneider Electric and Climeworks Sign 31,000-Ton High-Durability Carbon Removal Agreement
Schneider Electric and Climeworks Sign 31,000-Ton High-Durability Carbon Removal Agreement
4th November 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Climeworks, a global leader in carbon removal, announced today a major agreement to... 


Thungela head of coal and business improvement Luke Venkatesan
Thungela highlights innovation, talent, sustainability in coal processing at Coal Africa 2025
4th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Coal producer Thungela showcased its leadership in innovative and sustainable coal processing at the ICPC Coal Africa 2025 conference, underscoring the company’s commitment to operational... 


Two-a-Day modernises operations with Schneider Electric’s RM AirSeT, advancing sustainability in South Africa’s fruit industry
Two-a-Day modernises operations with Schneider Electric’s RM AirSeT, advancing sustainability in South Africa’s fruit industry
4th November 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, together with trusted partner, Technoserve Medium Voltage, has implemented its advanced RM AirSeT... 


Introducing SE Advisory Services
Introducing SE Advisory Services
4th November 2025

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced the launch of SE Advisory Services, its flagship global consulting brand.  SE Advisory Services provides a broad range of... 


SEW-EURODRIVE showcases fast, reliable drive solutions for coal mining sector
SEW-EURODRIVE showcases fast, reliable drive solutions for coal mining sector
31st October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Drive technology company SEW-EURODRIVE used the ICPC Coal Africa 2025 conference to highlight its industrial gear solutions designed specifically for the tough demands of the coal mining industry.... 


PRE-DEPARTURE TESTING The Next Generation Crawler positioned at the L-berth in Cape Town harbour undergoing final testing before installation on Debmarine Namibia’s Benguela Gem
Next generation crawler to boost diamond recovery
31st October 2025

More than two decades after innovating its first subsea crawler technology for diamond recovery, diamond major De Beers Group’s Upstream Technology business has developed its next generation of... 


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Constant investment maintains beneficial partnership
31st October 2025

Having made significant investments in its distribution, engineering facilities and technical skills, industrial solutions provider BMG’s dedicated variable-speed drive (VSD) workshops in Cape... 


An image of Basler’s high-resolution Stereo ace 3D industrial camera
3D camera streamlines warehouse processes
31st October 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Computer vision, particularly through 3D cameras, offers significant benefits in industrial quality control applications, including cost-savings, improved efficiency and streamlined inspection... 


Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions
31st October 2025

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leader in equipment, tools and services for the underground and surface mining sectors. With an extensive portfolio, the company provides advanced... 


Digital asset management will become backbone of modern energy system – consultancy
Digital asset management will become backbone of modern energy system – consultancy
30th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In continuing a two-part series of webinars on opportunities for digitalisation in South Africa’s energy sector, expert participant Siham Salie-Abrahams, representing advisory firm HKA Global, said... 


Schneider Electric’s Technology Blueprint Paves Way for e-Methanol Fuel Expansion
Schneider Electric’s Technology Blueprint Paves Way for e-Methanol Fuel Expansion
30th October 2025

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has delivered the technology stack behind European Energy’s Kassø Power-to-X (PtX) facility, the world’s first commercially viable e-methanol... 


Power quality audits are crucial to unlocking energy efficiency and reliability in the CPG industry
Power quality audits are crucial to unlocking energy efficiency and reliability in the CPG industry
27th October 2025

By: Wesley Govender - Digital Power Services at Schneider Electric In the fast-paced and highly competitive Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, the efficiency and reliability of manufacturing... 


‘We can build a future where energy is not just available, but intelligent’ – Schneider Electric CEO unveils his vision for company’s future
27th October 2025

By: Olivier Blum  Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, opened its annual Innovation Summit in Copenhagen, hosting more than 5,000 customers, policymakers, employees, and industry... 


Venetia senior GM Ntokozo Ngema pointing out impressive Venetia infrastructure to Mining Weekly’s Martin Creamer.
Venetia mine is sparkling as brightly as the diamonds it brings to surface
24th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The successful transition from opencast mining to underground mining is being achieved with considerable aplomb at Venetia Diamond Mine, which Mining Weekly has just visited. De Beers’ $2.3-billion... 


Two landmark exhibitions set to transform industrial technology and renewable energy in South Africa
Two landmark exhibitions set to transform industrial technology and renewable energy in South Africa
24th October 2025

South Africa’s industrial and clean energy sectors celebrated a landmark moment today with the official launch of RE+ South Africa 2026 and the Cape Industrial Technology Exhibition (CITE) 2027.... 


Innovation at the core of XCMG Green Summit 2025
Innovation at the core of XCMG Green Summit 2025
24th October 2025

The XCMG Green Summit 2025, held in Xuzhou and Hulunbuir, in China, brought together mining industry leaders from across the world to experience first-hand how innovation and sustainability are... 


The 6 Qualities That Open Doors for Young Engineers
The 6 Qualities That Open Doors for Young Engineers
23rd October 2025

By Pat van Wyk, Head of People, Culture, and Communications: Atana South Africa needs engineers who can think beyond calculations, blueprints and technical specifications. The challenges facing the... 


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Faster adoption of new technologies crucial as critical mineral demand outstrips supply, conference hears
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Mining technology research and development company Mining3 new mining technology and portfolio integration director Dr Alan Tordoir has urged the mining industry to accelerate the development and... 


Longonjo rare earths mine site
Pensana, German company seek to establish mine-to-magnet supply chain in the US
22nd October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Pensana has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vacuumschmelze (VAC) – a Germany-headquartered manufacturer of advanced magnetic solutions, rare-earth permanent magnets... 


Australian innovation on the world stage as states line up to grab share of new resources boom
22nd October 2025

Australian states and territories are going head-to-head to attract global investment in the wake of this week’s landmark critical minerals deal between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister... 


Innovation & Investment Alley a Launchpad for Mining’s Next Big Breakthroughs
22nd October 2025

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed during IMARC this week between APC Technology and Whitecell Systems shows the importance of Australia’s leading mining and resources event as a forum to... 


 Schneider Electric celebrates 8 years of empowering Wits engineering talent
Schneider Electric celebrates 8 years of empowering Wits engineering talent
22nd October 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, congratulates Prospero Muheki, recipient of this year’s Schneider Electric... 


How AVEVA’s digital technologies are transforming mining and metals operations
How AVEVA’s digital technologies are transforming mining and metals operations
22nd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global industrial software leader AVEVA is helping mining, metals and minerals (MMM) companies redefine how they engineer, operate and grow through digital transformation. This was the key message... 


MacLean acquires new facility in North Bay to support growth and innovation
MacLean acquires new facility in North Bay to support growth and innovation
21st October 2025

MacLean Engineering is proud to announce a continued investment in growth by purchasing a facility in North Bay, Ontario to serve its expanding global customer base. This acquisition of a 95,000... 


Landmark US–Australia critical minerals deal sets the stage for the largest mining event ever held in Australia, as IMARC 2025 kicks off in Sydney
21st October 2025

Critical minerals and rare earths top a huge agenda at IMARC 2025, as a record number of delegates, exhibitors and speakers gather at Australia’s largest-ever mining event. Over the next three days... 


International press release: Schneider Electric’s AirSeT Honoured by World Economic Forum for Excellence in Sustainable Design
International press release: Schneider Electric’s AirSeT Honoured by World Economic Forum for Excellence in Sustainable Design
20th October 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, is proud to announce that its pioneering medium-voltage switchgear technology, AirSeT, has been recognised by the World... 


Simplicity, scalability, and sustainability – SaaS energy management for small business
Simplicity, scalability, and sustainability – SaaS energy management for small business
20th October 2025

By Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric Retail and franchising are fast paced; a world where margins are tight and expectations sky-high. For those small-format retail outlets... 


The above image depicts a worker being trained through the use of virtual reality
Automation increases empowerment
17th October 2025 By: Lynne Davies

As the narrative regarding robots in the manufacturing sector changes to one of collaboration, technology company GridRaster says this shift forms a part of the Industry 5.0 paradigm, which focuses... 


The above image depicts IMS-SA director Hannes Crouse
Partnership introduces new laser welding cell
17th October 2025

To introduce the Megmeet laser welding cell – a solution that combines precision robotics with “cutting-edge” laser technology – industrial robot manufacturer, Yaskawa Southern Africa has partnered... 


Vega Control Image
VEGA’s winning formula for reliable process control
17th October 2025

For over 60 years, VEGA has been at the forefront of level and pressure measurement technology, supporting industries such as chemicals, food, mining, pharmaceuticals, water, oil and gas. Committed... 


mining truck
Operational complexity overtakes external pressures as mining’s top risk for 2026 – EY
16th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Operational complexity has emerged as the top business risk for the global mining and metals sector in 2026, overtaking external pressures such as geopolitics and sustainability as the key... 


Schneider Electric Highlights Innovation in 800 VDC Power Systems in support of NVIDIA’s next generation GPUs
Schneider Electric Highlights Innovation in 800 VDC Power Systems in support of NVIDIA’s next generation GPUs
16th October 2025

Schneider Electric reaffirms its commitment to supporting 800 VDC infrastructure for next-generation high-density rack architectures Innovations, including conversion, protection, and metering,... 


SAIMC COO and SAIMC User Advisory Council chairperson Gerhard Greeff
People remain central to deriving full value from tech, SAIMC conference hears
16th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Three presenters participating in industry organisation the Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Computer Engineering’s (SAIMC’s) 2025 summit highlighted the importance of... 


BHP head of Australia, Geraldine Slattery
BHP's Slattery says Australia must cut red tape, power costs, to compete
15th October 2025 By: Reuters

BHP's head of Australia, Geraldine Slattery, said on Wednesday the country must speed up environmental approvals and boost access to cheap power if it hopes to compete for mining investment capital... 


Codelco CEO Maximo Pacheco
Codelco plans to speed up automation after copper mine collapse
14th October 2025 By: Bloomberg

Codelco, one of the world’s biggest copper producers, is pursing ways to remove more people from its giant mines in Chile after a deadly collapse underscored the dangers of digging deep... 


flotation cell coal application
Engineer warns era of large-scale dense media coal plants in South Africa may be over
14th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s era of large-scale dense media coal plants may be drawing to a close, according to DRA minerals processing consultant Mark Cresswell. Speaking at the twenty-first International Coal... 


FQM's Kansanshi mine, in Zambia
FQM lists requirements for Zambia to reach 3Mt copper ambition
13th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed copper, nickel and gold producer First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has shared its bold vision for helping Zambia reach production of three-million tonnes of copper a year by 2032. To produce... 


Building Safer Supply Chains: Why Explosives Traceability Can’t Wait
Building Safer Supply Chains: Why Explosives Traceability Can’t Wait
10th October 2025

By: Thokozani Mdladla - Zetes South Africa Across the mining landscape, explosives are the invisible force powering production, but they’re also one of the most highly controlled commodities in the... 


CONSISTENT GROWTH 
Electra Mining recorded its biggest ever event in 2024 with 950 exhibitors, 40 000 m² net exhibition space, six exhibition halls, four outside exhibition areas and just under 40 000 visitors. “EMA26 is set to be even bigger.”
Companies eagerly anticipating bigger, better Electra Mining
10th October 2025 By: Nadine James

Less than a year out from Electra Mining Africa 2026 (EMA26), the exhibition is already 90% sold demonstrating the strong industry support for the show, says event organiser Montgomery Group Africa... 


Gold ingots
South African gold producers see bright future amid soaring prices
9th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

With the gold price having surged above $4 000/oz for the first time ever on October 8, South African gold producers are becoming bullish about their prospects in a sector that has been described... 


Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze
Lynas and Noveon join forces to strengthen US rare earth magnet supply
9th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian rare earths producer Lynas Rare Earths and US-based Noveon Magnetics have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a fully domestic, scalable supply chain for rare earth... 


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