Electra Mining Africa 2026 provided an ideal platform for Caldas Engineering to celebrate its 30-year milestone alongside customers and stakeholders from across the mining industry. The company also took the opportunity to showcase the continued growth of its in-house crushing range, featuring multi-stage crushing solutions that attracted strong interest from visitors and resulted in sales being concluded during the exhibition. By Munesu Shoko.
As pressure grows on the South African construction industry to demonstrate measurable progress on sustainability, AfriSam is taking low-carbon concrete
Automation is gaining momentum across Africa’s mining and quarrying sector, but not simply because the technology is fashionable. Speaking to Quarrying Africa at Electra Mining Africa 2026, ABB South Africa’s Charl Marais says rising costs linked to variability, downtime and unnecessary human exposure are making automation an increasingly practical business decision. By Munesu Shoko.
Liebherr-Africa has brought to market its R 992 excavator, replacing the previous R 976. The updated model name now reflects the machine’s 92-tonne (t) operating weight, while a host of enhancements deliver greater performance, improved fuel efficiency, reinforced construction and increased component reliability. The assistance systems further boost productivity, while enhancing operator comfort and ease of use. By Munesu Shoko.