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ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES 
As infrastructure improves, regulatory frameworks mature and major mining projects gather pace, East and West Africa are creating demand for proven expertise and innovative mining solutions
Expanding horizons for Australian solutions providers
14th August 2026

With Africa fast emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic destinations for mining investment and trade, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission says for Australian mining equipment,... 


Seven-year solar deal to power Botswana mine
14th August 2026

Provider of flexible solar solutions Release, owned by renewable energy solutions company Scatec, and Climate Fund Managers through its EU-supported Climate Investor One Fund, on February 12 signed... 


Aqua Horizon Technologies (AHT)
Aqua Horizon Technologies transforms water treatment
14th August 2026

As industries face increasing regulatory pressure and growing concerns over water scarcity, the demand for efficient, data-driven water treatment solutions is accelerating. South Africa-based Aqua... 


Aviocean Global
Engineered wear protection that keeps mining moving
14th August 2026

For more than a decade, mining industry products and solutions provider Aviocean Global has helped mining companies reduce downtime, extend equipment life and maximise productivity through... 


Cementation Africa
Cementation Africa guides mines safely to steady state production
14th August 2026

Transitioning from development to steady state production remains one of the most challenging phases in a mine’s lifecycle. Whether it involves a greenfield project, expansion or conversion from... 


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Integrated workflow improves blasting
14th August 2026 By: Lynne Davies

Unlike traditional blasting practices where individual activities are often managed independently, an integrated workflow ensures that planning, execution and performance evaluation are fully... 


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AI monitoring enables early fault detection
14th August 2026 By: Lynne Davies

As mines pursue higher productivity and safer operations, the mining industry is moving towards continuous, AI-driven monitoring that will allow for early fault detection and predictive... 


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AI platform synchronises OEM data
14th August 2026 By: Lynne Davies

AI, machine-learning and advanced analytics company, N4mative, finds that many mining companies are experiencing significant business challenges, particularly regarding master data, with many... 


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Cosmic-ray imaging improves critical minerals recovery
14th August 2026 By: Lynne Davies

With a variety of applications – including block caving, exploration and resource characterisation, heap leaching and stockpile monitoring – Canadian mining tech company Ideon Technologies’ REVEAL... 


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Women in innovation and technology a core message of event
7th August 2026 By: Halima Frost

This year’s symposium of women upliftment network Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) reflected more senior and executive leaders in mining and related sectors than previous years, demonstrating... 


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Milestones put miner at fore of equity drive
7th August 2026 By: Halima Frost

Platinum group metals miner Implats has superseded its diversity targets ahead of its 2026 financial year end deadline, surpassing its goal of achieving 29% women representation in management, with... 


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Minerals Council drives gender equity programme for change
7th August 2026 By: Halima Frost

Gender equity in the South African mining sector is linked to equity competitiveness; skills development; product innovation; environmental, social and governance performance; the long-term... 


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Rescue service highlights growing representation of women
7th August 2026 By: Halima Frost

Aligning with the industry-wide push to expand the participation of women in core mining roles, mining industry emergency services organisation Mines Rescue Services South Africa (MRS) has observed... 


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Inclusive leadership reshapes heavy industry
7th August 2026

Industrial valve supplier Invincible Valves MD and CEO Pam du Plessis has spent nearly two decades reshaping what leadership looks like in heavy industry, and the results speak for themselves. She... 


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More than gold: DRDGOLD's women lead
7th August 2026

At DRDGOLD, women are helping shape what a differentiated gold producer looks like, from reclamation and restoration to the value returned to communities and share-holders. We asked three women... 


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Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited - Women in Mining
7th August 2026

Raising the standard in corporate reporting Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited’s head of reporting, Michelle Kriel plays a key role in producing high-quality corporate reporting for one of South... 


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Komatsu Mining - Women in Mining
7th August 2026

As Komatsu Mining procurement officer, Khanyisa Makhubela plays a vital role in ensuring the business has the goods and services it needs to operate efficiently. Her responsibilities span strategic... 


IMT Group HR Director Pulane Gumbi
People first: developing the next generation of mining leaders at IMT
7th August 2026

For Pulane Gumbi, two decades in mining have reinforced an enduring belief: in an industry defined by complexity, people remain the greatest enabler of sustainable success. Technology, systems and... 


Female leader transforms technical industry through partnership
7th August 2026

Hailing from humble beginnings within the mining town of Burgersfort, Mamokiba Yvonne Makuwa is the visionary founder and CEO of TKY Engineering, a proudly South African company. The company... 


Weir Africa champions inclusion through womenís empowerment initiatives
Weir Africa champions inclusion through womenís empowerment initiatives
7th August 2026

Creating meaningful opportunities for women in mining and industry requires more than policy commitments - it demands sustained action, visible leadership and a culture that actively supports... 


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Multotec - Women in Mining
7th August 2026

Mining equipment manufacturer Multotec Manufacturing senior sales engineer Inga Kimu is responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships, exceeding sales targets, and driving... 


Small improvements to your staff preparation, visitor engagement, marketing, operational readiness and post-show planning can significantly increase your return on investment at Electra Mining Africa 2026.
Maximising your return-on-investment at Electra Mining Africa 2026
31st July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With just a few weeks to go before Electra Mining Africa 2026 opens its doors, this practical webinar is designed to help exhibitors maximise their return on investment by focusing on the... 


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Valve demand set to grow – manufacturer
31st July 2026

The mining sector’s steady recovery from Covid-19 pandemic-related slowdowns, combined with rising commodity prices and accelerating investments in mineral processing and power supply... 


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Valve manufacturer employs customer-first approach
31st July 2026

For the supply of spares and parts for its big installed base of pumps and valves across Africa, pumps and valves product manufacturer KSB Pumps & Valves has employed a customer-first approach with... 


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A winning formula: Stock, service and solutions
31st July 2026

Leading South African supplier of specialised engineering products and solutions EMVAfrica was founded by Hugh Whitty in 1992 as Energy Metals. Five years later, Ken Perel established Multi Alloys... 


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Water stewardship momentum building
31st July 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Water management across South Africa’s mining sector has improved over the past five to ten years, although implementation continues to vary between operations, say the mine water division experts... 


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Digital tools strengthen mine water management
31st July 2026

Better connected operational data can help mining companies to improve water management across the mine life-cycle by enabling faster, more informed decision-making, says data, AI and advanced... 


Process shows promise for brine pond treatment
31st July 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

A biological sulphate reduction process has shown potential to treat hypersaline brine ponds produced by coal mining operations. After successful bench-scale testing, pilot-scale work is now... 


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Research supports irrigation as a mine water management strategy
31st July 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Research conducted by the University of Pretoria (UP) shows that suitable mine water can be used responsibly for irrigation, offering mining companies a productive and potentially lower-cost... 


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Guinea iron-ore development reaches 74% completion
24th July 2026 By: Donna Slater

In focusing on the safe operational ramp-up of its Guinea-based Simandou iron-ore project, the SimFer joint venture (JV) is progressing with infrastructure delivery and sustained engagement across... 


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Big potential exists for African iron-ore – advisory
24th July 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

South Africa’s, Guinea’s and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s iron-ore sectors are expected to grow significantly in the coming years, owing to the large “high-quality” iron-ore reserves in these... 


DANIEL THOLE 
In line with the Africa Green Minerals Strategy, the focus has shifted to in-country beneficiation, tighter regulatory frameworks and strategic cross-border logistics
Central Africa boom reshapes global supply chains
24th July 2026

Central and East Africa’s mining sectors are undergoing a profound structural shift, driven by “explosive” demand for cobalt, copper, graphite, lithium and rare earth elements, which has seen a... 


VIDHYA SREELALAN
It is becoming increasingly difficult for greenfield projects to navigate the environmental, social and political risks and to get permits on time and within budget
Copper boom elevating Central Africa’s role as good grades proliferate
24th July 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

The global copper market is bracing for a significant positive shift driven by growing demand, with Central Africa emerging as a key player to step up supply, says analytics and insights firm Wood... 


DANIEL VERWEY
Variable mineralogy and finer particle sizes require more customised reagent strategies supported by ongoing test work and process optimisation
Precision chemistry developed for complex DRC ores
24th July 2026

As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to expand copper and cobalt production to meet rising global demand for battery minerals, mining companies are using metallurgical solutions... 


HÉRA MPONDO 
Every tonne that moves from the informal to the formal economy is revenue for the State, bargaining power for communities and derisked supply for offtakers
Central Africa must embrace three key drivers, advisory finds
24th July 2026

Central Africa has entered a decisive phase in the global competition for critical minerals – one in which market access will increasingly be earned through three drivers: namely traceability,... 


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