Tharisa Minerals has deployed an advanced adaptive wireless network across its South African open-pit mine in partnership with hybrid ICT integrator Datacentrix, creating what it calls a highly connected, data-driven operation. The Africa-first solution replaces legacy, patchy communications with a mine-wide, high-bandwidth wireless backbone designed to support real-time fleet telemetry, high-resolution condition monitoring and IP-based voice and video. For geotechnical and mining engineers, the infrastructure enables faster dispatch decisions, tighter drill-and-blast control and more reliable data capture from mobile equipment and in-pit monitoring systems.

Sandvik Mining has secured ISO/IEC 27001 certification for its global IT application delivery after an independent external audit of its Information Security Management System. The accreditation covers mission‑critical digital business capabilities supporting mining operations, including protection of operational data, system availability and integrity for fleet management, automation and remote monitoring platforms. For mine operators relying on Sandvik’s connected equipment and cloud‑hosted services, the certification provides a defined, audited framework for risk management, access control and incident response in line with the leading international information security standard.

Metso has inaugurated an expanded Service Centre and a new Training Centre in Mesa, Arizona, combining OEM‑level maintenance for crushers, mills and screens with a purpose‑built classroom and hands‑on training facility in a single site. The Mesa hub is positioned to support large copper and gold operations across the US Southwest, reducing overhaul lead times by keeping critical component repairs and rebuilds closer to mine sites. Co‑located training on Metso equipment and digital tools should help standardise maintenance procedures and improve asset availability for regional fleets.