Technology
Current and comprehensive Technology & Communications news in the mining and industrial sector.
- Aug- 2026 -20 August
Why mine ventilation needs more than technology
South Africa’s mining sector finds itself at a critical crossroads, where the growing complexity of…
- 17 August
The future of mining is wearable: Turning workforce visibility into operational excellence
For decades, mining executives have wrestled with what many believed was an unavoidable trade-off: produce…
- 13 August
The future of mining operations will be decided in the control room
The mining industry is investing billions in automation, artificial intelligence (AI), remote operations and integrated…
- 12 August
Hivekit launches OPS.AI, enabling AI-powered end-to-end mine operations
Hivekit, a U.S.-based mining technology company – announces OPS.AI, a new technology that proactively coordinates…
- 3 August
Smarter technology, sustainable growth: The Weir approach
As pressure mounts on miners to cut emissions, conserve water and still grow production, Weir…
- Jul- 2026 -30 July
Buried in Data, Short on Insight: More data does not automatically make tailings facilities safer
Mines have access to more information about the performance of their tailings storage facilities (TSFs)…
- 27 July
Sedna Africa helps mining companies turn fragmented operational data into a single source of truth
As mining companies accelerate investment in automation, artificial intelligence and digital transformation, access to trusted…
- 21 July
Africa’s tooling moment is now
I spent last week at the 17th ISTMA World Conference in Shanghai, followed by a…
