Redpath Africa Limited is broadening its underground mining proposition beyond its core raiseboring specialism, adding full-scope development, construction and contract mining services across sub-Saharan operations. The company is integrating shaft sinking, lateral development and underground infrastructure installation with its established raiseboring fleet, enabling single-contractor delivery of hoisting shafts, ventilation raises and ore passes. For mine owners, this consolidated offering reduces interface risk on deep-level projects and allows tighter coordination of ground support, excavation sequencing and services installation in complex geologies.

Macmahon Holdings has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of Aspect Engineering Solutions Pty Ltd and its subsidiaries, moving into minerals processing services alongside its existing surface, underground and civil infrastructure operations. The deal brings in-house front-end and detailed engineering, project delivery, and operations and maintenance capability for processing plants, positioning Macmahon to offer integrated mine-to-mill contracts. Management is targeting the FY27–FY31 period for growth from this expanded scope, signalling more bundled EPC and O&M opportunities with major miners.

Fortescue Zero has acquired the Penske Formula E operation and launched an electric racing and innovation team aiming to enter the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship from Season 13 (2026–27) as the first Australian-owned outfit. The programme will use Formula E as a development platform for high‑performance battery systems, power electronics and electric drivetrains, with direct relevance to Fortescue’s mining haul trucks, rail and stationary power assets. Engineers should watch for technology transfer in fast‑charge capability, thermal management and energy recovery strategies under race-duty load cycles.