Industry is already gearing up for Electra Mining Africa this year. Mining, power, electrical, automation, transport and local manufacturing are key industrial sectors in South Africa and all interconnected in driving economic growth, employment, exports and industrial development. Capital equipment purchases in these sectors are often complex, high-cost and long-term investments that rely on trust and strong supplier relationships.
Outside exhibition areas provides the space for large equipment.
Electra Mining Africa brings together all levels of the capital equipment decision-making chain in one place and this makes it a powerful platform for building those relationships. Additionally, it facilitates face-to-face engagement to drive growth across South Africa’s industrial landscape.
It offers a forum for potential clients to connect directly with industry leaders, engineers, technical specialists and local partners, enabling side-by-side comparison of suppliers and brands. Visitors can explore equipment, technologies and solutions in one location, so it is easier to assess specifications, localisation levels and support models. The show also enables detailed technical discussions around systems, components, automation, electrification and digital solutions, supported by case studies and expert insight. This kind of interaction is a significant value in a large-scale tradeshow environment.
According to Eric Bruggeman, CEO of the South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC), South Africa exports R220-billion worth of mining technology globally each year, with export activity often increasing in the six to 12 months following Electra Mining Africa. This uplift is attributed to the show’s influence in stimulating the market, generating qualified leads and supporting deal-making that feeds into the next investment cycle. “South African engineers are leaders in innovation and technology development, creating solutions for real-world industry challenges. The country’s leading mining technologies will be on display at Electra Mining Africa this September,” Bruggeman says.
The 2024 show was the biggest show to date, with 950 exhibitors across six exhibition halls and four outside areas, and some 40 000 visitors attending. Charlene Hefer, Portfolio Director at Montgomery Group Africa, the organisers of the show, says, “This year’s edition will be even larger and more dynamic, featuring over 1 000 exhibitors, expanded floor space and a new outdoor ‘orange zone’ to accommodate additional OEMs and service providers. International exhibitors include companies from Australia, Austria, Canada and Poland. Beyond the exhibition floor, the event offers valuable networking, collaboration and knowledge-sharing opportunities through seminars, technical workshops and informal engagement across the industrial ecosystem.”
As part of its commitment to delivering high value, technical partner of the show, the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM), will host the Seminar Theatre offering free-to-attend seminars and creating opportunities for professional engagement around key industry themes. The Society for Automation Instrumentation Mechatronics and Computer Engineering (SAIMC) will present industry workshops on the second day, and the SA Institution of Mechanical Engineering (SAIMechE) will host the Skills and Career Hub throughout the event.
Visitors can also look forward to the Forklift Driver Competition, organised by Lifting Africa. Winners of the Innovation and New Products Awards, a joint initiative between Electra Mining Africa and SACEEC, will be announced on the final day of the show.
“Electra Mining Africa is a cornerstone of South Africa’s industrial sector,” says Hefer. “Since its inception in 1972, it has facilitated billions of rands in trade between exhibitors and local and global customers, connected SMMEs with global brands and helped build resilient supply chains. Attending the show this September, visitors will become part of a long-standing tradition sharing industry excellence and gain access to a platform that continues to launch major innovations.”
Electra Mining Africa will take place at Nasrec, Johannesburg between 7 and 11 September 2026. Visitors can register via the website for free standard access to the exhibition or contact the organisers for upgraded visitor package options available, per day or for the week, offering added comfort, convenience and exclusive benefits to enhance the overall experience.
For more information visit: www.electramining.co.za
