Technology

KSB Unveils Imvubu- A rugged New Wastewater Pump Built for Africa

KSB has launched the ELN-150 Imvubu, a powerful new self-priming wastewater pump engineered and manufactured in South Africa for tough African conditions. Named after the Zulu word for hippopotamus, the Imvubu draws inspiration from its large lifting “ears” and a massive free-pass “mouth” that mimics the animal’s strength and bulk. …

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Sandvik to Supply $43M of Equipment to Botswana Copper Mine

Sandvik AB, the Swedish mining equipment giant, has secured a significant order to supply underground machinery for the Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana. The deal, valued at approximately $43 million ($450 million), was placed by JCHX Mining Management Co., a Chinese mining services provider. The order includes a suite of …

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Cummins South Africa’s Midrand ‘Power Hub’ to Rebuild 120 Engines This Year

Midrand, South Africa – Cummins South Africa is on track to rebuild 120 engines this year at its Master Rebuild Centre (MRC) in Midrand, a key part of the company’s global restoration network. The facility, which has the capacity to rebuild 14 high-horsepower engines a month, is crucial for supporting …

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Leading the way to the all-electric mine

Decarbonising the mining sector requires more than just new technology; it demands a structured methodology, collaborative partnerships, backed by an integrated suite of technology solutions. ABB eMine™ provides a strong portfolio of Electrification and Automation solutions, consulting, partnerships and technology applications to support Mining operations to accelerate achieving their goals …

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Batteries, AI and Hydrogen Drive Energy’s Future

The energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, led by advances in batteries, artificial intelligence (AI) and hydrogen. Together, these technologies are powering everything from electric vehicles to industrial systems. IDTechEx’s portfolios of Batteries & Energy Storage and Electric Vehicles research reports cover the latest developments. According to the reports, …

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WearCheck earns DGA (Dissolved Gas Analysis) accreditation

WearCheck, the specialist condition monitoring company, is now accredited to perform DGA, or Dissolved Gas Analysis, for transformers, following a recent assessment by SANAS (South African National Accreditation System). The company’s Johannesburg transformer oil testing laboratory now has ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for testing DGA, moisture, acidity, dielectric strength, and PCBs …

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Chrysos Secures Deal to Supply PhotonAssay Technology to Newmont’s Gold Operations

ASX-listed Chrysos Corporation has entered a master services agreement (MSA) with global miner Newmont Corporation to deploy its advanced PhotonAssay technology at Newmont’s gold sites worldwide. The first PhotonAssay unit will be installed at Newmont’s Ahafo mine in Ghana during the first half of the 2026 financial year, marking a …

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Lucara Diamond Faces “Significant Doubt” Amidst Underground Mine Transition

Diamond mining heavyweight Lucara Diamond, listed on both the Toronto and Botswana stock exchanges, has sent a chill through the market, openly questioning its ability to survive as a going concern. The stark admission comes on the heels of dwindling diamond sales and an increasing reliance on limited financial lifelines, …

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The Rise of Premium Resources: A Tale of Resilience and Opportunity in Botswana

On February 20, 2025, the bustling cityscape of Toronto buzzed with excitement as news broke about Premium Resources Ltd., an Australian mining company making waves in the financial markets. Known for its strategic vision and commitment to sustainable mining practices, Premium Resources had announced a significant upsize to its non-brokered …

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Metso renews partnership with Dynamox to accelerate digital solutions

Metso and Dynamox have renewed collaboration agreement, with updated terms and conditions, for another two years. The initial agreement on the usage of Dynamox’s condition monitoring solution with Metso’s minerals processing technologies was announced in June 2022. Metso is investing heavily in digitalization to offer new data-driven services and actionable …

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