Botswana Diamonds (BOD) is betting big on artificial intelligence (AI) to crack open the secrets of its vast mineral-rich territory. The AIM-listed company has embarked on an ambitious project to explore its 95,000 square-kilometre database using cutting-edge AI technology. With a treasure trove of data at its fingertips, including 375,000km …

The search is on for the world’s top forklift driver, with entries now open for the prestigious Forklift Driver of the Year competition. The thrilling showdown will take place at the Electra Mining Africa exhibition in Nasrec, Johannesburg, from 2 to 6 September 2024. Organised by Lifting Africa and LEEASA …

SKF Group, a global leader in the bearing industry, recently made a significant impact on aspiring engineers at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) by participating in the institution’s esteemed Student Career Open Day. The event, organized by the SaiMechE (South African Institution of Mechanical Engineering) student chapter, provided a platform …

Botswana, the sparkling crown jewel of Africa’s diamond trade, is set to rewrite its mining laws, demanding a bigger piece of the pie for locals. The landlocked nation, which boasts the world’s richest diamond deposits, is flexing its muscles. A draft bill, hot off the press, proposes forcing mining giants …

Adjustable chocks from SKF will play an important role in the world’s largest visible/near-infrared telescope, the ELT, which is currently under construction in Chile An unsung product from SKF’s catalogue – the adjustable chock – has played a key role in the construction of a huge telescope. The European Southern …

While many African countries benefit from mining’s growth, there remain concerns about communities adjacent to mines facing risks to their groundwater or surface water supply and resources – casting a spotlight on mines’ water stewardship responsibilities. “Africa’s world-class copper belt, for instance, holds great potential for the future, and mining …

Comtest, the representative of Franklin Electric—Grid Solutions has announced that their INCON™ Distribution Transformer Monitor (DTM) has been updated to include new transformer life prediction functionality, enabling service and maintenance forecasting. The enhancement leverages predictive algorithms to estimate the remaining lifespan of transformers to streamline operations. Additionally, the DTM now …

Integrated Fire Technology is gearing up for a return to the upcoming Electra Mining Africa Expo, set to take place at Nasrec Johannesburg in early September. The company will use the event to unveil its latest advancements in fire suppression technology, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to enhancing safety standards across …

SKF’s maintenance free Y Bearing Unit has significantly extended equipment uptime for key customer Gibela, a foremost, level 5CE CIBD-rated civil company with more than ten years’ experience in the field. The environment in which Gibela operates its machines and equipment can be extremely taxing. Charl Engelbrecht, SKF Key Accounts …

Perenti’s underground mining business, Barminco, has finalised discussions regarding the existing five-year mining services contract for the Khoemacau copper mine with Khoemacau Copper Mining Proprietary Limited, a subsidiary of MMG Limited, it says. Barminco has been operating at Khoemacau since the mine commenced in 2019, initially winning the services contract …