Monday, 13 October 2025 – Mine closure has evolved from a linear, end-of-life engineering task into a dynamic, multi-disciplinary process integrated across the mining lifecycle. As regulatory shifts, climate pressures,…
Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS) has successfully delivered and installed a significant order of Straub pipe couplings at a coal processing facility in Mpumalanga, marking another milestone in the company’s ongoing…
Mining, until now, has been the sector in South Africa where social & labour plans (SLPs) are a legal requirement. These plans are designed to ensure that while companies take…
Just before first blast, a maintenance fitter stops. The new haul truck “sounds fine”, but the vibration in the cab feels wrong, maybe half a beat off the usual pattern.…
Komatsu’s advanced Komatsu Remote Equipment Monitoring (REM) solution is a transformative approach to predictive maintenance that is reshaping how mining operations manage fleet reliability, productivity, and sustainability. A Strategic Partnership…
South Africa’s mining sector stands at a critical, and frankly, perplexing juncture. While celebrating a record-low 42 fatalities in 2024, the stubborn persistence of over 1 841 occupational injuries –…
As the mining sector grapples with a turbulent commodity cycle, rising costs, constrained capital, and the increasing operational complexity of delivering production now while ensuring access to future reserves, capital…
Extreme weather events are becoming more prominent, prompting mines to expand their insurance coverage and improve mitigation strategies such as dewatering. The debate around climate change has never been hotter,…
JOHANNESBURG, August 2025 — In 2026, Mining Indaba will once again place grassroots voices at the heart of Africa’s most influential mining event. Through its Mining Community Voices platform —…
By Peter Telle, Founder & CEO, Ultra Control Valves Ask anyone who has spent time on a mine, and they will tell you that valves do not get much glory.…
By: Roelof van den Berg, CEO of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC) Environmental protection remains a critical point of contention for South Africa’s industrial sectors. The mining and construction sectors…
1. 2. Xscann Full Body Scanner reduces theft-related losses of precious metals Xscann Technologies, a South African company, has demonstrated the significance of mining companies to invest in effective methods…
The mining industry is reimagining itself, empowering the youth as a precious asset for the future. Across the sector, stakeholders have committed to attracting young people and unlocking their full…
The process of extracting valuable and useful minerals from the earth is fraught with danger. Not only is the mining and extraction process potentially hazardous, but the working environment itself…
Innomotics, a globally leading provider of electric motors and large drive systems, has been awarded a major electrification project to support an important mining operation in northern Chile. The order…
The conference theme is The time is opportune for Africa’s mining sector to step up and realise its full potential. With its vast mineral reserves, the continent possesses the resources…
A prominent mine in New South Wales, Australia, took a significant step forward in the modernisation of their equipment and operations by going digital with RCT- Powered by Epiroc. Renowned…
On 20 May 2025, Minister Gwede Mantashe gazetted the Draft Mineral Resources Development Bill, 2025 (Bill) for public comments by 18 August 2025. The Bill has not yet been introduced…
Coal mining has been a mainstay of the South African economy for well over a century, driving economic growth, generating export income and providing a reliable, affordable source of energy.…
SKF partnered with a key customer in Zambia to provide customised lubrication and fire suppression solutions, tailored at enhancing operational safety and efficiency, with the added value of delivering significant…
Chronic critical bearing failures on a ball mill were hammering production and driving costly downtime, prompting one of Zambia’s leading copper mines to turn to SKF for a sustainable solution.…
By Peter Telle, Founder and CEO of Ultra Control Valves Valves are fundamental to the safety, efficiency, and reliability of fluid handling in mining. Facing high pressures, abrasive materials, and…
A Guardian is a PROTECTOR of all—and thos lies at the heart of our latest and most exciting venture: Guardian Hygiene and Safety. As the newest division of The Hyvest…
Catalyst Metals’ Plutonic gold mine in North Meekatharra, Western Australia, has made the transformative move from analogue to digital operations in preparations for the future of mining technology thanks to…
Most mines operate permanent dewatering infrastructure to safeguard operations and safety. Yet, as mines dig deeper and wider for high-quality minerals, contend with extreme weather shifts, and manage water debris…
South Africa has a long and rich history of mining and has some of the best expertise in the world in applications like coal mining, amongst others. While mining activities…
Wednesday, 09 April 2025 – The global demand for critical minerals is rising sharply as countries accelerate their energy transitions and industrialisation agendas. Africa, with its significant reserves of copper,…
Technological advancements have led the mining industry to adopt more advanced measurement solutions. The integration of smart sensors and real-time data analytics is transforming mining operations, offering unprecedented optimisation, efficiency,…
Integrated Fire Technology (IFT) was proud to be a participant at 2025 Mining Indaba in conjunction with our colleagues and principals from Fogmaker Sweden global headquarters. Our joint Fogmaker display…
GiGi Investments is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with Ganzhou HPY Technology Co., Ltd., a global leader in sensor-based ore sorting technology. This strategic agreement, signed in February 2025,…
Tax policies influence investment decisions. To incentivise miners, the Income Tax Act allows mining companies to claim deductions for mining capital expenditure, commonly referred to as ‘mining capex’. Mining capex…
The Minerals Council South Africa launched its Ex-Mineworkers Occupational Lung Disease (OLD) Guide in multiple languages to mark World TB Day as it commits to improving the lives of mineworkers.…
Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo recently embarked on a significant visit to South Africa to strengthen ties between the two countries. President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted him earlier this month to bolster…
In January, the Minerals Council’s mining input cost index saw a moderate increase, with annual growth accelerating to 3.8% year-on-year (y-o-y), up from a revised 3.0% in December 2024. This…
This month’s Investing in African Mining Indaba has reminded the industry of the need to grow and innovate. In order to remain competitive and sustainable, technology must be front and…
Cape Town, South Africa, 14 February 2025: – Africa’s critical minerals are a definite pathway to the continent’s industrial development, social upliftment and economic prosperity, Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice…
