Frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally, Metso has invested in a new rubber products plant in Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The plant is expected to meet growing demand and improve service for its customers. By expanding its manufacturing …
Read More »Research focus raises Wits in world mining school rankings
Doubling its research output over the past two years has been a key factor in the improved global ranking of the School of Mining Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand. In its most recent Biennial Review, the school also reported that its growing research output between 2023 and 2024 …
Read More »WiMSA’s Bold Call for Women Leading Mining’s Next Shift
Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) has launched 2026 with a strong new theme: ‘Break the Ground, Own the Shift’, positioning women as central drivers of innovation, safety and inclusivity in South Africa’s mining sector. The organisation also announced Mogaleadi Seabela as its new President, succeeding Raksha Naidoo, whose tenure …
Read More »Mining Indaba to advance new continental partnership era
The leading Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 voices have unpacked how regional integration promotion, Pan-African partnerships and policy alignment are accelerating Africa’s mining transformation, which is in turn promising to catalyse energy and transport infrastructure development, industrial and manufacturing activity, skills demand, and employment creation on the continent. As …
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Read More »Midtronics’ MVT battery tester hits market
Midtronics, a global leader in battery management technology, represented locally by COMTEST, offers the proven MVT handheld battery tester. The revolutionary tool, powered by MDX-AI, is set to redefine the standards of battery diagnostics and testing in the automotive industry. The MVT battery tester is designed to deliver unparalleled accuracy and …
Read More »US Heavy Earths Deal Signals Next Mining Boom – Updated
Australia is poised to meet the surging global demand for heavy rare earths (HREs) following China’s decision to halt exports, a move that could reshape the global minerals landscape. The announcement comes on the heels of a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U.S. President Donald Trump, which …
Read More »SkyJacks appointed SA authorised distributor of Hyundai forklifts – Update
SkyJacks, a leading provider of access, lifting and material handling solutions, is proud to announce that it has been appointed as the authorised distributor of Hyundai forklifts in South Africa by HD Hyundai XiteSolution. The strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies and reinforces their shared commitment to …
Read More »Power Play: Africa’s Clean Energy Boom Woven Together by Cross-Border Grids – Update
Africa’s renewable energy revolution is moving beyond just generating power; the focus has decisively shifted to connecting these projects to unlock a true regional energy market, according to experts at SRK Consulting (South Africa). The surge in wind, solar, and hydro schemes across the continent is now being leveraged by …
Read More »African Copper Mine Strikes Gold with Valmet’s Flowrox Pump, Boosting Efficiency and Profits
A major African copper mine has dramatically turned around its operational efficiency and profitability, thanks to the deployment of Valmet’s advanced Flowrox peristaltic pump. The mine, which had been crippled by frequent, costly downtime and high maintenance requirements stemming from its previous slurry pumping system, found a definitive solution in …
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