VEGA, a leading specialist in level and pressure measurement technology for the process industry, will return to Electra Mining Africa 2026 with a strong focus on practical solutions for the mining and quarrying sectors. Rather than simply displaying products, the company’s stand will offer visitors an interactive experience centred on solving real-world operational challenges.
According to Miguel Petersen, Group Marketing Manager at VEGA Instruments and VEGA Controls, visitors will have the opportunity to engage directly with VEGA’s engineers and technical specialists, discuss site-specific measurement challenges, and explore technologies developed to perform reliably in demanding mining environments.
The company will showcase its latest level, pressure, switching and density measurement solutions, highlighting how these technologies contribute to safer, more efficient and sustainable mining operations. Visitors will also discover how VEGA instrumentation can be applied across a wide range of applications, including stockpile monitoring, bulk material handling, process control, mineral processing and hazardous-area measurement.
“The highlight of our stand will be the opportunity for visitors to see how VEGA’s sensors and instruments combine German precision engineering with practical, cost-effective solutions tailored to African mining conditions,” says Petersen.
“We look forward to welcoming both long-standing customers and first-time visitors, engaging in meaningful conversations about their measurement challenges, and demonstrating how the right technology can improve productivity, reduce downtime and support safer day-to-day operations,” he adds.
Industry trends
VEGA will also use Electra Mining Africa 2026 as a platform to engage with customers across the extractive industry, discussing emerging trends currently shaping the quarrying and surface mining sector at large.
According to Petersen, digitalisation, enhanced safety for workers and surrounding communities, as well as the drive for more sustainable and profitable operations are among the key trends shaping today’s surface mining industry.
VEGA, he says, has established itself as a trusted technology partner to the African mining sector, offering innovative measurement solutions such as the VEGAPULS 6X, widely regarded as one of the world’s most reliable radar level sensors.
To help mining companies navigate these evolving demands, VEGA works closely with customers to gain a deep understanding of their operational challenges and develop practical, fit-for-purpose solutions. This customer-centric approach is underpinned by one of the company’s core values – simplicity – which guides the design and implementation of every measurement solution it delivers.
Response to trends
In response to these industry trends, VEGA delivers practical, cost-effective and easy-to-use measurement solutions that enable mining operations to improve productivity without placing unnecessary strain on capital or operating budgets.
Backed by a strong track record across sub-Saharan Africa and long-standing partnerships with leading mining companies, VEGA has established itself as a trusted provider of measurement technology to the region’s extractive industries.
“Our instruments and sensors are widely used across mining operations in the region, where they deliver reliable performance while supporting safer working environments and more sustainable processes. Backed by decades of experience, a reputation for reliability and a people-first approach, VEGA continues to provide measurement solutions that are well suited to the realities of African mining conditions,” says Petersen.
Biggest challenges
Commenting on some of the biggest challenges facing mining customers today, Petersen says mining companies are under increasing pressure to remain profitable while reducing carbon emissions, improving safety, optimising processes and transitioning to more sustainable, cost-effective energy solutions.
VEGA helps address these challenges with practical, affordable measurement technologies that integrate seamlessly into existing operations, improving process efficiency, reducing environmental risk and supporting safer workplaces for employees and surrounding communities.
Combining German precision engineering with a deep understanding of African mining conditions, VEGA develops solutions that are designed to perform reliably in harsh operating environments. The company considers local realities such as infrastructure constraints, skills shortages and the need for dependable, cost-effective technology.
VEGA’s local teams work closely with customers to assess site-specific requirements, provide tailored technical recommendations and deliver ongoing support and training. The result is robust, user-friendly instrumentation that minimises maintenance, reduces downtime and delivers consistent performance in even the most demanding mining applications.
Important platform
Electra Mining Africa is an important platform for VEGA because it brings together the entire mining, quarrying, industrial, electrical, automation, power and transport value chain under one roof. As one of the region’s largest and most influential trade exhibitions, it provides an ideal opportunity for the company to showcase its measurement technologies, technical expertise and support services to a highly relevant audience.
“More importantly, the exhibition is about more than presenting products. It allows us to engage directly with customers, gain a better understanding of their operational challenges and demonstrate how the right measurement solutions can help improve safety, enhance operational efficiency and support more sustainable mining practices,” says Petersen.
The exhibition, adds Petersen, also gives VEGA valuable face-to-face time with existing customers while creating opportunities to build relationships with new prospects across southern Africa and the wider continent. These conversations are especially important because every site has different requirements, from harsh operating conditions and dust to safety demands, skills availability, process efficiency and cost pressures.
By meeting visitors in person, the VEGA team can discuss real applications, explain the benefits of its solutions and show how its level, pressure, switching and density measurement technologies can be tailored to specific operational needs.
“Our message to visitors is straightforward: come and talk to us about your measurement challenges. Whether your goal is to improve reliability, reduce downtime, simplify maintenance, enhance safety or support more sustainable production, VEGA has the expertise and technology to deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
“Electra Mining Africa provides an ideal platform to demonstrate our commitment to the African mining sector and to show that advanced measurement technology can be simple, robust and cost-effective when backed by the right technical expertise and a strong understanding of local operating conditions,” concludes Petersen.
