Babcock has announced leadership changes at its Equipment and Plant Services divisions. Effective October 2025, Tim Ward is the new managing director of the Equipment business, while Hendrik du Toit has taken the reins as managing director of Plant Services.

By Arjen de Bruin, Group CEO at OIM Consulting

As the headlights cut through the dust and the first trucks move towards the mine, another shift begins. Crews gather at the line-up, equipment checks are done, supervisors call the plan. It’s a world built on precision and pressure, where every minute counts.

To keep sales forces from Africa, Middle East and Near East regions abreast of the latest industry trends and sales strategies, Liebherr-EMtec GmbH recently held a week-long sales training in Johannesburg, South Africa. Attended by Liebherr companies and dealers from across these regions, the training, hosted by Liebherr-Africa, entailed both in-class and hands-on sessions.

With decades of experience in delivering complex industrial projects, Aurex Constructors continues to meet the evolving demands of a sector that remains central to the region’s economic development. The company has reaffirmed its renewed strategic focus on its mining and metallurgy division, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, local empowerment, and operational excellence in Southern Africa’s mining sector.

By Arjen de Bruin, Group CEO at OIM Consulting

Every day in a mine begins with precision. Targets are set, crews are briefed and plans are mapped down to the minute: how many tonnes to move, which sections to drill or blast, which machines to deploy.