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 …

When Good Oils Go Bad Part 5 By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck This edition of WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series gives insight into microdieseling. There’s a creature in the ocean that kills its prey without ever touching it. Say hello to my little friend – Synalpheus fritzmuelleri, …

By KELVIN DUBE South Africa’s mining modernisation and infrastructure needs are opening a new commercial front for Italian technology companies, with eight firms using Electra Mining Africa 2026 to pursue partnerships across mining, energy, automation and industrial technology. The Italian delegation, assembled under the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) with support …

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 …

A new exhibition platform aimed squarely at the continent’s energy buyers was unveiled in Johannesburg, South Africa on 9 September 2026 and the message from the podium was unambiguous. Electricity is no longer a line item to be managed quietly in the background. It has become a board level concern …

By KELVIN DUBE The race to modernise Botswana’s mining workforce is moving underground, with industry and Government placing advanced mechanised mining technology at the centre of vocational training and future workforce development. The Ministry of Higher Education and MMG Khoemacau signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in Gaborone yesterday, paving …

The newly appointed Board of Directors of the Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) has begun its mandate with a strategic engagement with the Ministry of Minerals and Energy, focused on strengthening the company’s contribution to Botswana’s diamond economy. Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, met the new ODC Board, …

Botswana’s electricity equation is beginning to change, from a country accustomed to supplementing domestic generation with imports to one with ambitions of becoming a net power exporter. New renewable-energy capacity, stronger performance from Morupule B Power Station and a more diversified generation mix are giving the country greater control over …

As mining, construction and industrial businesses continue to navigate changing project demands, rising operational costs and the need for greater flexibility, the traditional approach of owning every piece of equipment is evolving. At Electra Mining 2026, SkyJacks will showcase how businesses can gain access to world-class equipment through flexible rental …

South Africa is stepping up efforts to attract investment into its mining sector, with President Cyril Ramaphosa launching Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership, a public-private initiative designed to accelerate economic growth, investment and job creation. The mining sector has been identified as a key pillar of the new phase, …