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can engage around beneficial business partnering opportunities. There will also be a hosted networking function to facilitate conversations. Making its return this year is the Local Southern African Manufacturing Expo, which will be incorporated within the Electra Mining Africa event for the first time. According to Hefer, the organisers will also be launching a new Platinum Guest visitor campaign. For a reasonable cost, visitors to the show can elevate their visitor experience by opting for the paid-for Platinum Guest option and benefit from exclusive convenient parking, exclusive registration area and a welcoming air-conditioned lounge with complementary refreshments and workstation facilities and wi-fi availability, amongst other benefits. We are limiting Platinum Guests to 100 per day. The purchase of Platinum Guest access will be on a firstcome first served basis and will be available shortly.” New exhibitors to Electra Mining Africa New exhibitors at this year’s EMA are: MAS POWER GROUP, the official dealers in South Africa for Zega Drills Rigs, Think Generators, Emiliana Diesel Tanks, Think Light Towers and Think Air Compressors; Scania (which provides transport solutions for use in a wide range of applications); Sky Jacks (leading supplier in hiring and selling of powered access equipment); Bovu Pumps (comprehensive pump range ); Komatsu (a global leader in the supply of Japanese-engineered mining, construction, earthmoving and utility equipment in South and Southern Africa); BAOFN Compressor South Africa (industry leading provider of compressed air systems in South

Competitor in action at the Forklift Driver Challenge.

with industry speakers sharing their knowledge and expertise. The theme days are: Day 1: Sustainability Day; Day 2: Women’s Day/ Skills Development Day; Day 3: Safety & Lifting Day; Day 4: Innovation Day; and Day 5: South Africa Day. (The WiMSA half-day workshop will

be put to the test with forklift operators competing for the coveted title of Forklift Driver Champion.” Hefer adds that Electra Mining 2024 will again offer conferences: The Southern

African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) will hold a conference; Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) will hold a half-day

take place on Day 2 to coincide with

Electra Mining Africa presents a platform for bringing together a plethora of industrial sectors under one roof, which is attractive to both exhibitors and visitors.

Women’s Day/Skills Development Day). New on the agenda Participating at the show for the first

workshop with a lifting conference hosted by the Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of SA (LEEASA) also on the cards.

time is WiMBIZ, which represents 500 female owned

A full programme of theme day related free-to-attend seminars hosted by the SA Institution of Mechanical Engineering (SAIMechE) will take place

companies in the mining industry. WiMBIZ will be creating a networking space where visitors and exhibitors

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