Technology

As Botswana sharpens its strategy to look beyond diamonds and unlock value from critical minerals, digital infrastructure is emerging as a decisive competitive advantage. The next phase of growth will be driven as much by technology as by geology.Connectivity is no longer a support function, it is becoming the backbone …

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. …

South African based manufacturing plant, TLT Turbo Africa has unveiled its latest innovation, a Smart Fan designed to redefine ventilation efficiency across the mining and energy sectors. The company, which has supplied critical ventilation systems to major projects such as the Gautrain and leading mines across Southern Africa, says the …

Despite a profoundly challenging year for the global diamond market, Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds has reported significant strategic progress, leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to pivot into critical minerals exploration while strengthening its core diamond assets. Chairperson John Teeling confirmed that the company is entering its next phase “with renewed confidence, …

London-listed base metals miner Aterian is set to dramatically accelerate its exploration efforts after signing a binding heads of terms for a strategic earn-in joint venture (JV) with French exploration company Lithosquare. This transformative partnership focuses on eight high-potential copper-prospective projects covering 2,898  km across Aterian’s portfolio in the Kalahari …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …