Wednesday , October 21 2026

Technology

Metso launches Sampo Cell

Metso is introducing the Sampo™ Cell, a breakthrough innovation in coarse particle flotation that enhances recovery of coarse particles without compromising fine particle recovery, helping mining companies improve the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of their operations. “Mining companies are under increasing pressure to process more complex ores, improve recovery and …

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Atlas Copco introduces four new portable air compressors

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 …

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SKF SA extends remanufacturing expertise into bearing

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 …

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Metso’s new digital solutions to optimise production

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. …

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Integrated Pump Technology Turns Brand Trust Into African Market Share

In dewatering, a sector where equipment failure carries operational and safety consequences that dwarf the cost of the pump itself, brand trust functions as a form of risk transfer. Integrated Pump Technology has built its African growth strategy squarely on that dynamic, pairing two established names, Grindex and Godwin, with …

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BME Positions Electronic Initiation as a Standard, Not a Luxury

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 …

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SkyJacks shift from ownership at Electra Mining 2026

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 …

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East Africa’s Digital Shift: Kenya Anchors Regional Compute Hub as Regulatory Hurdles Mount

The narrative driving East Africa’s technology sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation. What began as a story about mobile connectivity and grassroots innovation is rapidly pivoting toward compute power the raw processing capabilities, networking, and memory infrastructure required to anchor the next generation of complex digital economies. To unlock this …

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PLS awards TOMRA Mining contract for a 22-sorter installation

TOMRA Mining has been awarded a contract by Pilgangoora Operations, a subsidiary of PLS Group Limited (PLS), for the supply of sensor-based ore sorting equipment for the proposed P2000 Expansion Project (P2000 Project) at the Pilgangoora Operation in Western Australia. The contract forms part of PLS’ approved pre-Final Investment Decision …

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Thermal Breakdown: When Oil Can’t Take the Heat

When Good Oils Go Bad Part 4 By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck The fourth article in WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series takes an in-depth look at thermal breakdown. Stress – it’s something with which we’re all intimately familiar. It might be the printer jamming five minutes before …

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