Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir range with four new portable air compressors: the X-Air 1100-23, X-Air 1200-25 PACE, X-Air 1200-30, and X-Air 1300-30 PACE. Developed for drilling applications in construction, mining and oil & gas, the new models combine high air output with a compact footprint to help customers …

When Good Oils Go Bad Part 5 By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck This edition of WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series gives insight into microdieseling. There’s a creature in the ocean that kills its prey without ever touching it. Say hello to my little friend – Synalpheus fritzmuelleri, …

Through SKF Remanufacturing’s expertise in clearance modification, a longstanding customer was able to salvage inventory that would otherwise have been rejected, consequently avoiding redundant procurement and scrap costs which translated to significant savings. This successful project not only delivered immediate value for the customer but also confirmed an additional capability …

After 20 years of dedicated leadership from Thomas Holtz, Multotec announces the appointment of Johan Robbertse as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, during a formal handover at Electra Mining Africa 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of South Africa’s leading mineral processing equipment manufacturers. Robbertse …

Mining operations depend on dozers that move more material efficiently while helping control fuel consumption and operating costs. The new Cat® D11 XE electric drive dozer is designed to help customers do exactly that, delivering up to 25 percent less fuel consumed per unit of material moved and moving five …

Metso expands its Metso Digital portfolio with the launch of three new solutions, designed to help mining operations optimize their performance. The new digital solutions – Metso Digital Production Management, Metso Data-driven Performance Analytics, and Metso Safety Performance Platform are expected to help customers turn operational data into business results. …

The mining sector’s shift from non-electric blasting systems toward electronic initiation has been widely acknowledged as beneficial, yet adoption across the industry has consistently lagged expectations. BME is now looking to close that gap with the release of its new VIPERTRON electronic initiation system, a product designed less around proving …

Kenya’s mining sector is facing a severe revenue vacuum after the country’s flagship titanium operation collapsed by nearly half in 2025, overshadowed by the exit of Base Titanium Ltd. from the mineral-rich Kwale County. Data from the newly released Economic Survey 2026 highlights a stark structural shift in East Africa’s …

Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. formalized the appointment of a local engineering firm to lead development at its Imwelo gold project in northwestern Tanzania, satisfying strict domestic regulatory mandates while moving closer to construction. The Vancouver-based miner, through its wholly owned subsidiary Tembo Gold (T) Limited, received approval from the Tanzania …

As mining, construction and industrial businesses continue to navigate changing project demands, rising operational costs and the need for greater flexibility, the traditional approach of owning every piece of equipment is evolving. At Electra Mining 2026, SkyJacks will showcase how businesses can gain access to world-class equipment through flexible rental …