When Good Oils Go Bad – Nitration: The acid you didn’t see coming (Part 3)
The third part of WearCheck’s series When Good Oils Go Bad explores nitration, the chemical reaction between a lubricant and nitrogen oxide gases. Nitration is
Epiroc secures large African autonomous mining equipment order
Epiroc has secured an order for autonomous and electric surface mining equipment in Africa, including Pit Viper 275 E cable-electric blasthole drill rigs designed for
How to prevent costly delays at mining camps
In Africa’s high-stakes mining sector, bottlenecks in critical infrastructure, from workforce accommodation and sanitation to water and power supply, often carry high hidden costs. These
How smart signalling can transform Africa’s manufacturing future
By Luthando Makiwane, Marketing manager, Industry Automation at Schneider Electric Imagine a factory floor where humans and machines communicate in real time; issues flagged instantly,
Energy storage capability showcase at Electra Mining
Manufacturer, repairer and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment ACTOM will be exhibiting at Electra Mining Africa 2026, taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from
Chryso field service support helps projects achieve consistent concrete performance
As construction and infrastructure projects become larger, more technically demanding and increasingly focused on quality, the role of field service support has evolved far beyond
Why long-term pump performance requires smart monitoring solutions
The purchase price of a pump makes up only a fraction of its total cost of ownership. Operating expenses far outweigh the upfront cost, with
Supply chain discipline emerges as a frontline driver of conveyor uptime
As mining operations place growing pressure on plant availability and production continuity, the management of conveyor spares is increasingly being recognised as a critical reliability
Fire safety in mining starts with the correct equipment
Fire poses material operational and safety risks across South Africa’s mining sector. The country’s latest mandatory fire-prevention guideline recorded 584 reported mine-fire incidents between 2019