Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) Group joined its long-standing welding supplier Fronius South Africa, as well as suppliers Simpology Group and Titeforce at Electra Mining Africa (EMA) 2026, held during September in Johannesburg.

With a focus on building a resilient mining sector in a volatile global economy, the 2026 Joburg Mining Indaba taking place on 7 and 8 October 2026 in Sandton – will be looking for practical ways of converting its substantial mineral potential into sustained mining investment.

Engen reinforced its long-standing commitment to South Africa’s mining sector at Electra Mining Africa 2026, showcasing how integrated fuels, lubricants, technology-enabled solutions and technical expertise can help mining operations improve productivity, optimise performance and deliver measurable value.

Mining output showed continued weakness at the start of 3Q26. Non-seasonally adjusted mining output declined by 7.5% year-on-year (y/y) in July, following a revised 4.3% (previously 4.0%) contraction in June.

The mining sector’s gradual shift from non-electric (NONEL) to electronic initiation systems in blasting has received a welcome boost as BME releases its new VIPERTRON® Electronic Initiation System.

Bühler Southern Africa will showcase its capabilities in bulk material handling, dust management, local manufacturing and digital solutions for mining, minerals processing and other processing and related customers at Electra Mining Africa 2026 from 7 to 11 September at Nasrec.

Technology provides data, alerts and insights, but it cannot replace experience earned in the field. Across the mining industry, many critical maintenance and reliability decisions still depend on people who understand equipment, operating conditions and the realities of keeping production moving

The Brits tailings disaster raises an urgent question: what happens to the communities around a mine when the water turns toxic?

Electra Mining Africa 2026 delegates can explore how modern condition monitoring technologies are helping mining and industrial operations reduce downtime, extend equipment life and improve maintenance planning, at the exhibit by leading condition monitoring specialist WearCheck (Stand E30, Hall 5).

When a critical piece of equipment is waiting for maintenance, availability takes on a very different meaning. Having the right product in stock is important, but in many cases, what operations need most is access to the right expertise, at the right time, to keep equipment moving and production on track.