Tuesday , July 28 2026

Press Relase

Innovator Awarded US$25,000 Research Grant- Mining Indaba

Lisa October and Diana Kasymova have been named the winners of the 2025 Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield following a fiercely competitive final round at Mining Indaba in Cape Town. The Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield (MIRB), convened by the Development Partner Institute (DPI) and hosted at Investing in African …

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African leaders commit to energy transformation

…with more than $50billion backing from global partners Thirty African Heads of State and governments have committed to concrete reforms and actions to expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to power economic growth, improve quality of life, and drive job creation across the continent. The leaders pledged their …

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Ramaphosa to Headline Mining Indaba, Underscoring Africa’s Mineral Wealth

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a keynote address at the prestigious Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town on Monday, February 3rd, 2025. This high-profile event, renowned globally as the premier gathering for mining industry leaders, will convene under the theme “Future-proofing African Mining, Today!” – a poignant reminder …

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SRK appoints three new partners

Three professional engineers and scientists have achieved the status of partner at SRK Consulting: principal environmental geologist Lindsay Shand and principal geotechnical engineers Malcolm Maber and Linda Spies. Shand has been in the environmental sciences since 2000 and has published several contributions on sustainability, climate change and water management. Based …

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Blasting into the Future: BME Showcases AXXIS™ for Safer, More Efficient Mining

In a recent webinar hosted by blasting experts BME, industry leaders highlighted the transformative potential of the company’s cutting-edge AXXIS™ initiation system. This advanced technology, designed to enhance safety and efficiency in mining operations, is poised to revolutionise the industry. “Mines can save costs while enhancing safety, by applying the …

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WearCheck showcases condition monitoring at Mining Indaba 2025

Scientific oil analysis, transformer oil analysis, reliability services and water testing & analysis – these are some of the condition monitoring techniques on show at WearCheck’s stand at the 2025 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town’s ICC from 3 – 6 February this year. As a specialist condition …

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Epiroc Unveils Terrah Series: A New Era of Underground Utility Vehicles

Epiroc, a leading provider of productivity solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries, has launched the Terrah Series, a groundbreaking new family of utility vehicles designed to enhance safety, productivity, and versatility in underground operations. The Terrah Series, born from the successful acquisition of AARD Mining Equipment, leverages decades of …

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WearCheck launches advanced thermography course

Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, recently launched a new training course – InfraFocus –  to upskill users of thermographic cameras. The company’s ARC (asset reliability care) technicians developed the two-day course for customers, highlighting the best ways to capture thermographic imagery for use in a condition monitoring programme. Operations manager …

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360 Mining Approach is transforming the sector

In a complex, challenging industry such as mining, suppliers must have a full understanding of the sector and offer a comprehensive service. A consolidated, one-stop partner can significantly enhance productivity, writes Barloworld Equipment Executive for Greater Africa Operations, Elia Nandjiwa. Miners face harsh working environments, cost challenges and highly complex …

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Dynapac launch Rhino Soil compactor range

Dynapac proudly unveiled its highly anticipated Rhino range of soil compactors – the CA50, CA55, CA65 and CA70 – during an engaging event at the organisation’s Jet Park headquarters in Johannesburg last October. The new CA50 model is a purposefully designed and engineered 16-ton model for the South African and …

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