Technology

Mining operations depend on dozers that move more material efficiently while helping control fuel consumption and operating costs. The new Cat® D11 XE electric drive dozer is designed to help customers do exactly that, delivering up to 25 percent less fuel consumed per unit of material moved and moving five …

Metso is introducing the Sampo™ Cell, a breakthrough innovation in coarse particle flotation that enhances recovery of coarse particles without compromising fine particle recovery, helping mining companies improve the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of their operations. “Mining companies are under increasing pressure to process more complex ores, improve recovery and …

Through SKF Remanufacturing’s expertise in clearance modification, a longstanding customer was able to salvage inventory that would otherwise have been rejected, consequently avoiding redundant procurement and scrap costs which translated to significant savings. This successful project not only delivered immediate value for the customer but also confirmed an additional capability …

Metso expands its Metso Digital portfolio with the launch of three new solutions, designed to help mining operations optimize their performance. The new digital solutions – Metso Digital Production Management, Metso Data-driven Performance Analytics, and Metso Safety Performance Platform are expected to help customers turn operational data into business results. …

Collision risk in open pit mining has historically been managed through advisory systems that alert operators to danger and rely on human reaction to prevent it. Nasdaq listed measurement technology company Hexagon is pushing that model further with the global launch of its next generation Vehicle Intervention System, a platform …

The mining sector’s shift from non-electric blasting systems toward electronic initiation has been widely acknowledged as beneficial, yet adoption across the industry has consistently lagged expectations. BME is now looking to close that gap with the release of its new VIPERTRON electronic initiation system, a product designed less around proving …

For pumps and valves manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves, keeping Africa’s mines, power stations and water utilities running depends less on manufacturing capacity than on knowing exactly where a spare part needs to be, before a customer even asks. The company’s dedicated service, maintenance and spare parts division, SupremeServe, holds …

Mining’s decarbonisation challenge is increasingly being tackled at the level of system design. For Weir, the path to lower emissions and reduced water use lies not in optimising individual pieces of equipment but in fundamentally rethinking how processing circuits are built. That philosophy is shaping the group’s broader strategy, where …

Metso has signed an agreement to acquire peristaltic hose pump and progressive cavity pump technologies, as well as related aftermarket spare parts and service offering capabilities, from Valmet, a global technology leader in serving process industries. The acquisition strengthens Metso’s capabilities in slurry handling by broadening its portfolio with advanced …

Government targets 1,000km of upgraded railway and 2,300km of gravel roads converted to bitumen standard. Namibia is putting rail at the centre of its transport infrastructure strategy, committing N$952.1 million to the railway network in 2026/27 as government seeks to improve freight movement and strengthen the country’s position along regional …