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Friday, 31 July 2026

The Technologies Changing Industry Forever — Live at Electra Mining Africa I TSF water management

The Technologies Changing Industry Forever — Live at Electra Mining Africa

As industrial technologies continue to evolve at pace, mining, manufacturing and industrial businesses are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, strengthen safety, reduce operating costs and meet growing sustainability expectations. At the same time, rapid advances in digital technologies are transforming how organisations design, manage and optimise their operations. The focus has shifted from exploring technological possibilities to implementing practical solutions that deliver measurable business value.

From ‘black box’ to ‘blue box’ in TSF water management

In many mine-wide water balances, the tailings storage facility (TSF) still appears as a single line item – a convenient ‘black box’ where water goes in, something comes out, and the rest is blurred, assumed or simply left unknown.

Metso accelerates data-driven services for mining, helping customers unlock operational value

Metso continues to strengthen its leadership in digital services for equipment performance for the minerals processing industry, with the number of connected equipment now exceeding 800. The number has more than doubled since the launch of Metso’s Data-driven Performance Services in September 2025. These services deliver measurable customer value in the form of improved maintenance efficiency, safety, prevented failures, and increased overall productivity.

WEG Technologies Powering African Mining – Electra Mining 2026

Mines thrive on reliability, scale, and efficiency, and expect infrastructure investments that will support those goals effectively with modern features and technical superiority. The sector yielded record profits last year, a windfall to support long-term strategies around growing operational complexity and higher costs. Thus, mining houses are keen to see what the latest infrastructure products, services, and technologies can provide across their portfolios.

Comprehensive Mining Solutions for Africa: See Becker Mining at Electra Mining Africa

Becker Mining South Africa – part of the global Becker Mining Systems Group – will be showcasing its comprehensive mining solutions at Electra Mining Africa, in Hall 5, Stand A25. Becker Mining Systems is a leading worldwide supplier of complete energy, automation, communication, transportation and technologies for the mining sector.

Stronger energy security, smarter procurement, and bankable power: the key to Zambia’s industrial growth

Zambia’s commercial and industrial energy users are operating in a more complex power environment shaped by rising demand, grid constraints, changing market rules and pressure to secure reliable, affordable electricity. For manufacturers, mines and other large energy users, the challenge is no longer simply whether to diversify their energy supply.

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