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Thursday, 19 March 2026

Water balances help mines plan and cut risk (#WaterWeek) I Missed 'Mine of the Future' webinar? Watch it now on demand'

Mines can plan better and minimize risks with water balances, as highlighted during #WaterWeek

With water constraints tightening across Africa and climate variability placing new pressures on mine infrastructure, mining operations can rely on water balance modelling to improve planning and reduce risk. According to SRK Consulting South Africa senior hydrologist Simon Bruton, mines that understand their water systems in detail are the ones best positioned to manage costs, support compliance and design resilient infrastructure.

New SRK Consulting practice now open in Zambia

The Zambian government's renewed commitment to supporting the country's mining sector makes this an auspicious time for SRK Consulting to expand its Southern African footprint with the establishment of an office in Kitwe – located in the heart of Zambia's Copperbelt.

Momentum builds worldwide for Metso's new pump Life Cycle Services

Metso introduced its innovative Life Cycle Services (LCS) for pumps availability in autumn 2025, and the offering has rapidly gained acceptance within the industry. Metso has since signed several small- and mid-sized multiyear LCS contracts across key regions in Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas, reflecting market demand for solutions that deliver reliability, safety and performance improvements.

Watch the 'Creating the mine of the future' webinar on demand if you missed it

Technology in African mining is evolving rapidly, with innovations such as automation, robotics, artificial intelligence and digital twins reshaping how mines operate. These technologies are driving improvements in exploration, productivity, health and safety, ESG performance and extending the life of mining operations.

The World Mining Congress will feature a megaprojects expert analyzing their triumphs and failures

Why do some mining projects succeed while others face delays, cost overruns, or even fail? This is one of the most critical questions facing the global industry and will be the focus of a special block of sessions at the World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026, led by Bent Flyvbjerg, Professor at the University of Oxford and widely regarded as the world's leading authority on megaprojects.

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