MTE’s travelling expo philosophy will prove its mettle in May with tradeshows planned across three provinces in the country – Mpumalanga, North West and Limpopo – and across general industry as well as two main mining commodities – coal and PGMs – both key to the South African economy. Per the Minerals Council South Africa, coal is South Africa’s most significant mining commodity by production volume, while the country’s PGMs sector, despite headwinds, supplied around 174 515 people with direct employment in 2024.

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MTE Middelburg/Emalahleni (Witbank)

The MTE Middelburg/Emalahleni (Witbank) Mining & Industrial Expo will take place in Middelburg this year at Steelcrest High School on 14 May 2025 – rescheduled since COALSAFE 2025 takes place on 8 May this year.

Historically this is MTE’s main coal exhibition, however this year, the company has added a general industrial element to the focus on mining houses, power stations, contractors and smelter stakeholders. “Last year’s show boasted 115 exhibiting companies and 400 visitors, and this year we expect an even greater turnout!” says Andrew Macnamara, MTE’s operations director.

 

MTE North West/Limpopo Combo Show

Both expos on the MTE North West/Limpopo combo tour are intimate, mine specific tradeshows.

On 20 May the MTE Bafokeng show will be held at Impala Bafokeng, previously Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat), between 12:00 and 16:00. The mine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Implats following its acquisition in 2023. The mining operations are situated on the western limb of the Bushveld Complex near Rustenburg in South Africa and are adjacent and contiguous with the Impala Rustenburg mining operations. Impala Bafokeng currently operates two mines, Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine (BRPM) and Styldrift Mine (Styldrift), as well as two concentrators. The Maseve mining operations are under care and maintenance.

Two days later, MTE will set up at the Zondereinde Rec Club and doors will open from 12:00 to 16:00. This show will target Zondereinde mine, which has been operational for almost thirty years and forms part of the Northern Platinum Belt. While platinum comprises the majority of minerals gathered here, the mine also produces palladium, rhodium, gold, ruthenium and iridium. The mine has an output of around 300 000oz of platinum each year and it remains economical and productive. The life of mine expectancy now stands at 30 years after recent acquisitions.

 

To book a stand contact:

Sheldon Greybe: +27 (0) 84 569 3516 | sheldong@interactmedia.co.za

Cathylene Labuschagne: +27 (0) 11 579 4940 | cathylene@interactmedia.co.za