ABB’s innovative electrification solutions help drive future of mining, industry in Africa
Speaking to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at this year’s Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026, ABB South Africa electrification commercial leader and ELDS division manager Egon Worthmann spoke about the future of mining and industry in Africa and the role of ABB in shaping it. Camerawork: Shadwyn Dickinson. Editing: Miko Moodley.
As a global technology leader in electrical distribution and management, ABB brings electrification solutions together to accelerate decarbonisation and increase energy efficiency.
With its leading technologies in electrical distribution and energy management, ABB helps industries become more productive, efficient and sustainable. The company delivers innovative solutions across industries to help them run leaner and cleaner.
Speaking to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at this year’s Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026, ABB South Africa electrification commercial leader and ELDS division manager Egon Worthmann spoke about the future of mining and industry in Africa and the role of ABB in shaping it.
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