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Metso has been awarded repeat orders for a mining customer’s sites in Africa for the supply of liners for SAG and ball mills. Metso’s scope of supply includes Metallic Liners for the SAG mills, and Metallic and Megaliner ™ composite linings for the Ball mills. Additional services are offered including …

South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe has committed to attend the four-day AOW energy event in Cape Town from 7 – 10 October. AOW: Investing in African Energy brings together industry leaders to develop policy, share discoveries, secure investment, and shape Africa’s energy future. This …

Johannesburg – Lifting Africa, the leading media platform dedicated to the continent’s lifting and materials handling industry, has announced the launch of the prestigious Lifting Awards. The inaugural ceremony, set for 29 August 2025, will recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements across the African lifting, rigging, and materials handling sectors. “We …

…for battery electric large mining trucks Caterpillar Inc. showcased a new solution to support battery electric truck charging – the Cat® Automated Energy Transfer System (Cat AETS). The company successfully demonstrated this new technology for customers at its Tucson Proving Ground in Green Valley, Arizona. Cat AETS utilizes robotics, robust …

Johannesburg, South Africa – Wacker Neuson, a global leader in light and compact equipment, has unveiled its latest generation of 4-stroke rammers, the BS62-4 and BS68-4. These new models represent a significant advancement in rammer technology, continuing the company’s legacy of innovation. “Wacker Neuson has a long history of pioneering …

Atlas Copco, a global leader in sustainable productivity solutions, has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation with the launch of its new energy recovery system. This groundbreaking technology harnesses the wasted heat generated by air compressors, transforming it into a valuable resource that can significantly reduce energy consumption and …

Sinotruk, one of the world’s leading heavy-duty truck manufacturers, has become the first original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to announce its participation at Futuroad Expo 2024. The Chinese truck giant looks to expand its presence in the South African market at the event slated for the 19th to 21st of November …

In a stunning discovery that has captured the world’s attention, Lucara Diamond Corporation has unearthed the second-largest diamond ever found – a colossal 2,492-carat gem from its Karowe mine in northeastern Botswana. This monumental find, which surpasses all diamonds discovered in the 21st century, has reignited interest in the country’s …

Students from Southern Africa and Japan have spent a week with the Sibanye-Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory (DigiMine) at the Wits Mining Institute as part of the collaborative Smart Mining Program. According to DigiMine head Dr. Ahsan Mahboob, the group of 24 students spent a week in lectures, mine visits and …

Job Title: SHE Officer SADC Division: Weir Minerals Location: Swakopmund – Namibia Onsite Purpose of Role: To ensure health, safety and environment compliance Why choose Weir: Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us …