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SKF South Africa amplifies diagnostic services

The SKF Rotating Equipment Performance Centre (REP), previously known as the SKF Remote Diagnostic Centre, provides anyone from anywhere with easy access to a comprehensive suite of advanced condition monitoring, analytical, and diagnostic solutions. “Customers simply need to collect necessary data from their plant equipment and upload it to the …

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Epiroc to showcase SmartROC D65 battery-electric at MINExpo 2024

Epiroc showcased a demonstrator of the first ever Down-The-Hole SmartROC D65 battery-electric drill rig at the last  MINExpo exhibition in Las Vegas. The innovative surface drill rig is expected to play an important role in the shift towards a green transition and zero emission drilling in surface mines.   “We …

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Metso awarded repeat orders for mill lining solutions

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 …

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Mantashe to attend major AOW energy event

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 …

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Lifting Africa Announces Inaugural Awards to Celebrate Industry Excellence

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 …

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Caterpillar demonstrates new automated energy transfer solution

…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 …

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Wacker Neuson Breaks New Ground with Next-Generation Rammers

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 …

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Atlas Copco Unveils New Energy Recovery System: A Win-Win for Industry and the Environment

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 …

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Botswana’s Diamond Crown Jewel: A New Record-Breaking Find

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 …

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Sibanye-Stillwater offer smart mining innovations studies

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 …

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