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Trusted to Perform: How Delo Gold Ultra Keeps Construction Moving
16th October 2025

Brought to you by Astron Energy In the construction sector, performance is everything. Heavy-duty equipment must operate under pressure, day after day, without failure. That level of reliability... 


Mark Evans is a partner at the strategic management consultancy firm Oliver Wyman
The central role of South Africa’s rail network
16th October 2025

Transnet is too important to fail — and faces challenges the state cannot resolve on its own, so private partners must play a central role. Public-private partnerships are the only route to... 


LSF CEO Irshaad Kathrada
LSF confident in building economic case for VRFB manufacturing in South Africa
15th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After commissioning energy consultancy Customised Energy Solutions (CES) to determine the potential for a commercial vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) value chain in South Africa, the Localisation... 


Hillgrove begins production from Nugent ahead of schedule
15th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Hillgrove Resources has begun production from the Nugent deposit at its Kanmantoo copper mine in South Australia. Production blasting and stope extraction have started ahead of... 


Charting the future of milling efficiency
Charting the future of milling efficiency
15th October 2025

With a relentless focus on research and development Tega Industries has introduced world-beating technologies to the market that has placed it as a dominant player in the global mill liner and wear... 


Mines of the Future: From engineering to operations with digital integration
15th October 2025

Rising demand for critical metals is driving operators to adopt digital platforms to build smarter, faster mines, writes Glenn Kerkhoff, Global Industry Principal, Mining, Metals and Minerals, AVEVA. 


The Mungari mill
Evolution’s Mungari expansion nears completion below budget
15th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian gold and copper miner Evolution Mining’s Mungari operation, in Western Australia, is on the brink of completing its major plant expansion this month – ahead of schedule and 15% below the... 


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... 


Engen Mining business development manager Vusi Nkosi
Engen showcases digital innovation, long-term commitment to coal sector at Coal Africa 2025
14th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Energy company Engen, a member of Vivo Energy, reaffirmed its commitment to South Africa’s coal industry at the ICPC Coal Africa 2025 conference, highlighting how technology-driven maintenance and... 


Water meet your (digital) twin
Water meet your (digital) twin
14th October 2025

By: Peter Marumong - Cluster WWW Segment Leader at Schneider Electric In South Africa, where ageing infrastructure is affecting the supply of water to communities and businesses, projects need to... 


An Aerial view of the Tharisa mine
Tharisa sets higher PGM production target for 2026
14th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE- and LSE-listed Tharisa has set its production guidance for the 2026 financial year at between 145 000 oz and 165 000 oz of platinum group metals (PGMs) and between 1.5-million and 1.65-million... 


Haultrax to Present Next Generation Fleet Management System at IMARC
Haultrax to Present Next Generation Fleet Management System at IMARC
14th October 2025

Haultrax is set to unveil the next generation of its Fleet Management System at this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC), taking place in Sydney from October 21–23.... 


Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott
Rio Tinto needs strong finish in iron-ore, ups bauxite guidance
14th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining major Rio Tinto said on Tuesday it would need a strong final quarter to meet its full-year iron-ore shipment guidance after third-quarter output showed only a modest recovery... 


SA rail needs equal focus on tracks and control rooms
SA rail needs equal focus on tracks and control rooms
13th October 2025

As South Africa restores vandalised rail corridors, the emphasis has largely been on physical infrastructure. GIBB sees an opportunity for promoting enhanced operational excellence and safety, with... 


Multotec Cyclones product manager Frikkie Enslin
Coal’s future ‘evolving, not vanishing’ as industry adapts to ESG demands, conference hears
13th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Despite the strain on coal from international agreements and shifting investor priorities, data shows the commodity’s resilience, according to Multotec Cyclones product manager Frikkie Enslin.... 


The first Sandvik QA452e hybrid tracked triple-deck screen to arrive in South Africa was sold within a week - proof of the growing demand for sustainable crushing and screening solutions in Southern Africa
First Sandvik hybrid mobile machine in Southern Africa
13th October 2025

Sandvik Rock Processing, in partnership with its southern African distributor, S&R Enterprises, has launched its first dual-powered mobile machine in southern Africa, a tracked Sandvik QA452e... 


JD Singleton, Weir’s Comminution Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
Integrated solutions across comminution flowsheet set Weir apart
13th October 2025

To complement its market-leading ENDURON® range of high pressure grinding rolls (HPGRs), Weir has developed a robust range of crushers and screens under the same premium brand – now further... 


Astec South Africa CTO Michael Anderson
Astec South Africa outlines enhanced value for customers
13th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global leader in equipment and solutions for the infrastructure, mining and aggregate industries, Astec Industries has a strong presence in Africa and the Middle East. Astec South Africa is... 


First blast at the Eucuentro Sulphides pit.
Antofagasta's Centinela reports first blast at Encuentro Sulphides pit
10th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Chilean copper miner Antofagasta’s Centinela operation has reached a milestone in its expansion strategy with the first blast at the new Encuentro Sulphides pit. The initial blast forms part of... 


Zambia's mining cadastre system
New mining cadastre registers first 37 rightholders in Western Cape
10th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s mining cadastre is taking shape, with 37 rightholders having registered with the system in the Western Cape as part of its Phase 1 rollout, Department of Mineral and Petroleum... 


Willem Strydom, Business Development Electronics Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE says MEPS rules create opportunity but smart moves are critical
10th October 2025

South African regulations on premium efficiency IE3 motors open a door of opportunity for geared motor users, says SEW-EURODRIVE, but forward planning and the considered advice of established and... 


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Collaboration key to safer, more efficient corridors
10th October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

This year’s Transport Month should firmly spotlight collaborative projects between the private and public sectors that are strengthening the country’s freight network, says advocacy body Road... 


IE3 motor on a beverage production line
Transition can be phased as new regulations loom
10th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Drive and control technologies company SEW-EURODRIVE says following a holistic approach to system efficiency using its IE3-standard motors, combined with other equipment, can realise cost savings... 


rail tracks at Caledon plant.
Western Cape maltings plant returns to rail transport
10th October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

The Caledon Maltings plant was originally designed with rail intake in mind, says beer producer South African Breweries (SAB) CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac. The facility is one of the largest malting... 


A blue bus
New bus depot construction nears completion
10th October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s (CoJ’s) transport department, is nearing completion of the Selby bus rapid transit (BRT) depot, which the CoJ says... 


OPTIMISED OPERATIONS
Chempute will highlight its strategic partnership with Datacor, featuring a unified suite of engineering tools including CHEMCAD, Fathom, Arrow, Impulse and xStream
Software provider to showcase benefits of strategic partnership
10th October 2025 By: Nadine James

Following a successful debut as a first-time exhibitor at Electra Mining Africa 2024 – where the company showcased its Hexagon Partner Solutions – software solutions provider Chempute Software is... 


An image of Endeavour Mining CEO Ian Cockerill
Producer targets organic growth in stable region
10th October 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Through leveraging West Africa’s significant exploration potential, favourable mining regimes and administrative efficiency, gold producer Endeavour Mining is targeting growing organically to... 


An image of Jan Venter
System compatibility ensures efficiency
10th October 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Industrial operations should ensure that their pump systems are compatible with the chosen plastic pipe systems, says professional body for plastic pipe manufacturing South African Plastic Pipe... 


Petrol attendant with the converted VW polo
Vehicle converted to showcase cleaner transport solutions
10th October 2025

A pilot project to demonstrate how practical, cleaner transport solutions can be implemented, supporting both operational efficiency and environmental sustainability, has seen natural gas solutions... 


An image of Fanie Steyn and Ruveer Persad
Organisation positions motor efficiency as key deliverable
10th October 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Electric motors are central to South Africa’s mining operations – powering fans, pumps, conveyors and other essential equipment – making developments in motor and drive technology increasingly more... 


An image of early stage revegetation of tailings dam
Sustainable mine closure forethought vital amid mining boom
10th October 2025

West Africa’s mining boom has accelerated project development, often in environmentally and socially sensitive areas, highlighting the importance of responsible mining with closure in mind, says... 


FRONT & CENTRE With mining operations increasingly embracing digital transformation, the company’s latest product launches will “put mobility, durability and connectivity at the forefront”
Next-generation solutions on show at EMA
10th October 2025 By: Nadine James

Leveraging Electra Mining Africa’s reach to showcase the next generation of rugged handhelds and tablets that are “designed for industries where reliability and performance are non-negotiable” is... 


HEAVY METAL SOLUTION
SEIBOLD Wasser researches, designs and develops products and services for continuous quantitative analysis of heavy metals in water, including aluminium, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, and mercury among others
Analysers, meters on show at EMA can help remedy water concerns
10th October 2025 By: Nadine James

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) mandates, sustainability worries, and the “very real impacts of climate change and water scarcity in South Africa”, have resulted in a noticeable increase... 


An image of underground pump systems
New pump range suitable for demanding applications
10th October 2025

Pump and valve product manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves (KSB) has launched a rugged stainless-steel submersible pump range – CORAChrom – designed for deep borehole use and other demanding... 


RETURNING EXHIBITOR 
BMG will participate in Electra Mining Africa 2026, once again presenting its extensive engineering solutions and technical services that have been refined over more than five decades
Integrated engineering solutions on display at EMA26
10th October 2025

Industrial solutions provider BMG will participate in Electra Mining Africa 2026 (EMA26), once again presenting its “extensive engineering solutions and technical services that have been refined... 


The critical role of OEM service excellence in safeguarding mining power infrastructure
10th October 2025

In the demanding world of mining operations, where every minute of downtime translates to substantial financial losses, the reliability of power generation equipment extends far beyond the initial... 


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Valterra Platinum already exploring Mogalakwena’s underground potential
10th October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

In the wake of separating its assets from former parent company Anglo American, platinum group metals (PGMs) mining company Valterra Platinum is setting the stage to further develop one of its most... 


EWNs post
EWN&S powers up the welding industry with INE
10th October 2025

A new era of precision welding has arrived. Gas, welding and safety supplier EWN&S is proud to announce its official partnership with global welding pioneer INE, bringing world-class... 


Mark Evans is a partner at the strategic management consultancy firm, Oliver Wyman.
The central role of SA’s rail network in unlocking a multi-billion-rand opportunity
10th October 2025

At a time of heightened demand, South Africa’s coal exports have fallen to their lowest levels in decades owing to the collapse of rail corridors. As coal freight spills onto roads, heavy trucks... 


LOCATION MAP OF THE QUEENSWAY GOLD PROJECT
Queensway gold project, Canada
10th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has outlined a mining operation with a 15-year life-of-mine with a total gold production of 1.5-million ounces. 


Magazine cover images
Valterra Platinum already exploring Mogalakwena’s underground potential
10th October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

In the wake of separating its assets from former parent company Anglo American, platinum group metals (PGMs) mining company Valterra Platinum is setting the stage to further develop one of its most... 


Mining as the engine of South Africa’s reindustrialisation
Mining as the engine of South Africa’s reindustrialisation
9th October 2025

By SSC Group founder and CEO Fred Arendse As a proud sponsor of this year’s Joburg Indaba, the diversified mining and investment company SSC Group had the honour of engaging with some of the... 


At this steel plant, a Weba transfer chute is shown managing heavy material flow while effectively lowering dust emissions in a demanding environment
Weba Chute Systems drive down dust transmission in bulk materials handling
9th October 2025

Dust generation has long been a critical challenge in bulk materials handling, with significant implications for safety, health and environmental compliance. Weba Chute Systems, a leading... 


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