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ADTs (articulated dump trucks) are heavy-duty vehicles specifically designed for hauling material over rough and uneven terrain. Articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak explains why these machines stand apart from other trucks and their unique usefulness in industrial applications. Due to their robust, off-road performance, articulated haulers are a universal and identifiable …

Wacker Neuson’s compact excavators have firmly established themselves as indispensable multitool carriers in South and Sub-Saharan Africa’s agriculture, forestry, construction, and mining sectors. By integrating cutting-edge technology, energy-efficient solutions, and future-ready features, these machines deliver superior performance, reliability, and versatility in the toughest conditions. ‘Compact’ refers to their sleek design …

Multotec has opened a consolidated research and development and test work facility, designed to improve process flow, to efficiently serve the global mineral processing industry. The facility, located in Spartan, outside Johannesburg, now boasts a showroom for an enhanced customer experience. The Multotec technology division conducts comprehensive test work for …

Appian Capital Advisory, the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds that invest in companies in metals, mining, and adjacent industries will acquire the majority shareholding in Rosh Pinah Solar Park (RPSP) from Emesco Energy to exclusively supply clean energy to portfolio company, Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation, for its …

In a significant victory in the fight against illicit coal mining, South Africa’s Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) has seized R52.5 million from 10 Namibian bank accounts. This operation, a collaborative effort between South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Centre (SA-FIC), the Namibian Financial Intelligence Centre (Nam-FIC), and the Namibian Prosecutor-General’s office, represents …

Atlas Copco’s DrillAir range of air compressors are specifically developed and engineered to provide maximum air flow at any pressure setting, delivering game-changing efficient and sustainable solutions for a multitude of drilling applications including ground engineering, drill and blast, water well, geothermal and foundation drilling. “We can say with confidence …

Important leadership changes at Komatsu Africa Holdings (KAfH) are scheduled to begin on April 1, 2025. As a result of the reorganization, Wicus Burger becomes the new Managing Director and Mike Blom, a seasoned Komatsu executive, becomes the Chairman.   To aid in the leadership transition, Yusuke Shimazaki has also …

Africa’s oil and gas sector continues to draw interest from international oil companies (IOCs) through well-structured Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) and strategic farm-in agreements. Last week, US major Chevron completed a farm-in agreement with Custos Energy for PEL 82 in the Walvis Basin offshore Namibia. Under this transaction, Chevron acquired …

The efficient operation of slurry pumps in the mining industry is critical and pump wear technology is playing an increasingly significant role in monitoring and maintaining pump performance. An innovative solution that is making waves in the industry is the KSB GIW® SLYsight technology. This advanced slurry pump wear monitoring …

Andrada has signed a six-month secured loan agreement with LCA for USD 2.5 million, which the company will use to buy a 100-ton-per-hour tin concentrate production facility. With its three-stage primary crushing and screening circuit, jigging section, and shaking tables, the plant will be able to treat a variety of …