June proved to be another successful month for Mining and Technical Exhibitions (MTE), with three well-supported exhibitions held across KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo. From the paper and pulp industry at Saiccor to Richards Bay’s growing industrial hub and the mining operations of Phalaborwa, exhibitors experienced high-quality engagement with decision-makers, engineers and procurement teams.
Following the outstanding success of our June exhibitions, MTE is preparing for another exciting month of exhibitions across South Africa.
Integrating complex equipment into the critical crushing and screening stages of comminution is rarely straightforward, which is why Sandvik Rock Processing strongly supports an engineered-to-order (ETO) approach.
In bulk materials handling operations, conveyor belt misalignment remains one of the most persistent causes of unplanned downtime, excessive maintenance and premature equipment wear. According to Weba Chute Systems, correctly engineered chute systems are playing an increasingly important role in addressing this challenge at source.
As Europe leads the global shift toward tighter emissions regulations, Pilot Crushtec is showcasing how its latest TwisterTrac VS350E Stage V crusher is helping customers meet these evolving requirements. The machine will be on exhibit at Hillhead, Europe’s largest quarrying, construction and recycling equipment exhibition, later this year.
By Sue Breckenridge The 2026 MEMSA #MindShift Conference brought together mining executives, OEMs, engineers, researchers, policymakers and thought leaders to explore how South Africa’s mining equipment manufacturing sector can remain globally competitive amid accelerating technological and industrial change.
The strategic ownership transition of Cementation and Terra Nova Technologies (TNT) has been concluded, strengthening their position for continued growth and ongoing delivery of high-quality mining solutions across their global operations. The new ownership structure places the group on a far stronger footing, backed by substantial capital support from major institutional investors with a clear
South Africa-based Trafo Power Solutions is boosting the power infrastructure of a mining project in Pakistan, being built on one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold reserves.
Strategically maintained turbines can last a long time. According to Alastair Gerrard, WEG’s executive for Energy Systems, some turbines in South Africa have been operating for over 50 years. “While it is not uncommon for turbines to achieve such a long lifespan, it is important to ensure that regular maintenance interventions take place, to promote
Stakeholders across the mining sector will come together at the WAMPEX Conference 2026, taking place from 3–5 June 2026 in Ghana. The conference serves as a platform for industry leaders to explore new opportunities and partake in insightful sessions such as sustainability, ESG and mining technologies.
