When the operation never stops, how do you keep modernising the technology beneath it without putting production or resilience at risk? 

Your mine might know where it lost production. But does it know soon enough to do something about it? A mine can have a productive shift on paper and still leave tonnes behind in the pit. A loader... 

South Africa has ambitious strategies for green hydrogen, critical minerals and beneficiation. The challenge now is translating these into investment, industrial development and jobs. The... 

Specialised, turnkey engineering and management services provider the United Mining Services Group (UMS Group) provides expertise that allows mining companies to access their most challenging ore... 

Africa's significant mineral potential presents substantial opportunities for new mining investment, but converting geological discoveries into viable mining projects remains a complex and... 

Jozi Power Limited rents out, operates and maintains a fleet of containerised 1MW and 2MW diesel generator sets to African mines and other large consumers for short to medium term periods.  

A mining road is the lifeblood of every mine. It affects health and safety, vehicle movement, maintenance, fuel consumption, water use, productivity and, ultimately, profitability. So dust control... 

KaNgwane Anthracite Project (Makunyula Mine), Mpumalanga Main Street 800 (Pty) Ltd (in business rescue) | Permitted, low-sulphur export anthracite project close to the Port of Maputo 

South Africa’s critical minerals sector faces a pivotal moment as energy tariff reforms, port efficiency gains, and global policy shifts intersect to shape the future of local beneficiation. The... 

South African technology company ATG Digital has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, effective May 29, 2026. The company believes this milestone delivers assurance to mining companies that... 

More than 250 delegates attended TEBA’s contractor workshop on October 2 to explore practical solutions for safer, faster and more compliant workforce management. Contractors are central to South... 

Whether mines are replacing critical skills or ramping up for new operations and projects, they are constantly required to balance operational urgency with community expectations and statutory... 

Mining companies know energy risk, having ploughed enormous capital into private generation, public-private partnerships (PPAs) and self-supply during a decade of loadshedding.  

The global race for critical minerals is entering a new phase. No longer defined solely by access to mineral reserves, it is increasingly being shaped by industrial policy, geopolitical... 

A contract for difference, or CFD, is an agreement to exchange the difference in an asset's price between when a position opens and when it closes, without either party ever owning the underlying... 

On an open-pit mine, the slope is rarely the headline. It is the haul road, the pit wall, the bench that everyone assumes will simply hold, until, without warning, it doesn't. For the geotechnical... 

As mining advances, so does its complexity. More technology, more systems, more data, more decisions. The real challenge isn't adding more, it's making it all work together. 

Nothing in the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) precludes a third party from applying for a mineral that is not included in an existing holder's applicant or right.  Put... 

Africa’s drive to move further down the mineral value chain is creating demand for increasingly advanced processing and refining infrastructure, with piping systems facing greater requirements for... 

South African mining is becoming increasingly connected Across South Africa, mining has been investing in automation, telemetry, tracking, real-time monitoring, data analytics and video to improve... 

Taking control of the layer nobody wants to own. Two mines can be twins on paper, same orebody, same grade, same fleet, and still sit on opposite ends of the cost curve. That is because the mining... 

The first half of 2026 has brought significant changes across the global chromium value chain. Strong stainless steel production continued to support demand for chrome ore and ferrochrome, while... 

Transnet’s recovery is showing signs of gaining traction, with the State-owned freight and logistics group reporting improved revenue, stronger cash generation and a return to profitability for the... 

Hear how Norwegian mining company Rana Gruber approached mine digitalisation and the lessons it learned along the way. Learn what drives adoption, supports change, and helps deliver lasting... 

Allied Pipe & Fittings South Africa supplies a comprehensive range of steel piping materials for mining and power-generation projects, including pipes and tubes, buttweld fittings, flanges, valves,... 

Electra Mining Africa is one of the world’s leading mining, engineering and industrial trade exhibitions, bringing together the technologies, expertise and people driving change across industry.... 

Mining’s Mission Critical, to responsibly deliver vital materials, will take centre stage at this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) as the industry pivots... 

Rising costs are reshaping mining competitiveness, and miners who protect margins will now determine which operations remain viable through the next cycle. Mining leaders across the continent are... 

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) look straightforward from the outside – select a capacity, install it, start saving. In practice, the return on a BESS investment depends less on how large the... 

Sustainability is no longer a conversation happening on the sidelines of business. Across Africa, organisations are navigating a rapidly changing landscape where climate risk, resource... 

Visitors to Electra Mining Africa, taking place from 7 to 11 September 2026 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, are invited to stop by the Creamer Media stand in Hall 5, Stand J35, meet the... 

Creamer Media's latest IN FOCUS video series, produced in partnership with Deal Leaders International, will examine the factors that influence the long-term success of South Africa's industrial... 

For mining companies, employee welfare does not end when a worker leaves the gate. Effective post-employment support depends on practical field-based services that help mines respond to health,... 

For asset-intensive industries, the rotables (or repairables) value stream should be an engine for significant financial value creation. When executed correctly, a robust refurbished spares... 

Mitigate dewatering pump failures in mine dewatering. Learn how advanced VSD protection, proper handling protocols, and OEM-grade replacements eliminate downtime. 

As industrial technologies continue to evolve at pace, mining, manufacturing and industrial businesses are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, strengthen safety, reduce operating... 

Information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure provider Huawei South Africa brought together mining companies, technology partners and university researchers in Johannesburg during... 

For over four decades, local pump manufacturer SAM Engineering has provided locally manufactured pumping solutions backed by technical expertise, responsive service and a thorough understanding of...