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that sustainability is not a trade-off; it’s a competitive advantage. “Sustainability isn’t the price we pay for doing business,” he says. “It’s the reason our business is thriving.”

Mining Haul Truck powered by Mafika Engineering.

The future of mining, rebuilt As global mining operations face

increasing scrutiny to balance profitability with sustainability, Mafika’s model offers a blueprint for how the industry can evolve responsibly. “The future of mining will belong to those who extract the most value from what already exists,” Epstein concludes. “Mafika embodies that philosophy - engineering excellence fused with environmental intelligence.” From its Zero-Hour rebuilds to its pioneering hydrogen retrofits, Mafika Engineering is proving that the circular economy is a viable, scalable path to a cleaner, more efficient mining future. Or, as Epstein puts it: “We’re proving that African industry can lead the global sustainability agenda - one rebuilt, H 2 -ready engine at a time.” b

Our clients achieve lower total cost of ownership, reduced downtime, and measurable emissions reductions, all while improving performance reliability.

that ties our sustainability strategy together,” Epstein explains. “AI analysis ensures every Mafika-rebuilt engine functions as a connected, self-optimising asset with measurable uptime and emissions benefits.” This marriage of engineering and data science represents a shift from reactive maintenance to predictive, performance-optimised operations, further extending the lifespan and reliability of rebuilt assets. Global reach, African roots From its strong base in Southern Africa and Australia, Mafika is rapidly expanding into Europe and the Middle East, with a new hub in the UAE serving KSA, North Africa, and the broader Gulf region. Epstein sees enormous opportunity in regions where governments are embedding sustainability and circular-economy agendas into industrial policy. “Our Gulf hub positions Mafika as a strategic partner of choice for governments and corporations investing in the energy transition,” he says. “The appetite for practical, circular-engineering solutions in that region is immense and growing fast.”

Turning sustainability into a competitive advantage “For decades, ‘green’ was assumed to mean

‘expensive’,” Epstein reflects. “Mafika has flipped that narrative. Our clients achieve lower total cost of ownership, reduced downtime, and measurable emissions reductions, all while improving performance reliability.” By combining advanced engineering, sustainable manufacturing, and innovative finance, Mafika proves

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