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Sandvik West Africa
Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries.
We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes.

Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2024, the Sandvik Group had approximately 41,000 employees, sales in more than 150 countries and revenues of about SEK 123 billion.

Sandvik cover the entire customer value chain and are based on extensive investments in research and development, customer insights and deep knowledge of industrial processes and digital solutions.

We have world-leading positions in the following areas:

Equipment and tools, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and infrastructure industriest
Includes automated and electric mining equipment and eco-efficient rock processing

Metal-cutting tools, tooling systems and digital solutions
Driving higher efficiency and automation in component manufacturing, as well as industrial metrology technologies and metal powder
Maptek
Maptek is a global technology company delivering advanced software, hardware and consulting solutions that support the mining industry across the entire mining value chain — from exploration and geological modelling through to mine planning, operations, automation and production optimization.
For more than four decades, Maptek has been at the forefront of mining innovation, helping mining companies improve operational efficiency, safety, sustainability and decision-making through integrated digital technologies and data-driven workflows.

Maptek’s industry-leading portfolio includes geological modelling, mine planning, fleet management, laser scanning, automation, geotechnical analysis and operational intelligence solutions designed to support both surface and underground mining operations.

With operations and customers across major mining regions worldwide, Maptek combines deep mining domain expertise with advanced digital engineering capabilities to help mining companies navigate increasingly complex operational environments and accelerate the transition toward connected, autonomous and intelligent mining systems.

Maptek solutions support critical areas including:
  • Geological modelling, resource estimation and mine design
  • Mine planning, scheduling and operational optimization
  • Automation, fleet management and autonomous mining workflows
  • Laser scanning, spatial data capture and digital twin technologies
  • Geotechnical monitoring and slope stability analysis
  • Data integration, operational intelligence and real-time decision support
  • Digital transformation and smart mining technologies for safer, more sustainable operations
Metal Management Solutions
Metal Management Solutions is a specialist engineering and mining technology company delivering advanced wear management, asset reliability and operational improvement solutions for the global mining and heavy industrial sectors.
The company works closely with mining operators to improve equipment performance, reduce operational downtime and extend asset life through innovative monitoring technologies, maintenance strategies and data-driven engineering solutions tailored to demanding mining environments.

Metal Management Solutions combines practical operational expertise with advanced digital technologies to help mining companies optimize maintenance performance, improve productivity and support safer, more efficient operations across surface and underground mining applications.

Its solutions support critical operational areas including asset integrity, wear monitoring, predictive maintenance and reliability engineering — helping mining operations transition toward smarter, more connected and performance-driven maintenance systems.

Metal Management Solutions supports mining operations through expertise in:
  • Wear management and asset performance optimization
  • Predictive maintenance and reliability engineering
  • Conveyor systems, chute performance and material flow management
  • Condition monitoring and operational diagnostics
  • Maintenance strategy development and lifecycle optimization
  • Digital monitoring technologies and data-driven maintenance solutions
  • Operational efficiency improvement for mining and bulk materials handling systems
Vectr Labs
Vectr Labs is a specialist mining technology and analytics company helping mining organisations unlock the untapped value within operational data through advanced analytics, artificial intelligence and digital transformation solutions.
Combining deep mining industry expertise with cutting-edge data science and engineering capabilities, Vectr Labs works closely with mining companies to enhance operational performance, improve safety outcomes and support smarter, faster decision-making across complex mining environments.

The company develops practical, scalable analytics and AI-driven solutions designed specifically for the operational realities of the mining sector — helping organisations optimise production, improve compliance, reduce operational risk and accelerate the transition toward connected and intelligent mining operations.

With a strong focus on innovation, operational integration and measurable business outcomes, Vectr Labs supports mining operations in leveraging digital technologies to drive efficiency, reliability and long-term operational sustainability.

Vectr Labs supports mining organisations through expertise in:
  • Advanced analytics and operational intelligence solutions
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications for mining
  • Data integration, visualization and real-time decision support
  • Safety, compliance and risk management technologies
  • Performance optimization and operational efficiency improvement
  • Digital transformation strategy and mining technology implementation
  • Scalable data-driven solutions for connected and autonomous mining operations
Xylem
Xylem is a global water technology company delivering advanced solutions that help mining operations manage water more efficiently, sustainably and safely across the entire mining lifecycle.
With deep expertise in water transport, treatment, dewatering, monitoring and digital water management, Xylem supports mining companies in solving complex operational and environmental water challenges in both surface and underground mining environments.

Xylem’s integrated portfolio combines intelligent equipment, digital analytics and engineering expertise to help mining operations improve reliability, reduce environmental impact, optimize water usage and strengthen operational resilience in increasingly demanding operating conditions.

Operating across more than 150 countries, Xylem works with mining companies worldwide to support sustainable resource development through innovative technologies that enhance operational efficiency, environmental stewardship and long-term water security.

Xylem solutions support critical mining and industrial areas including:
  • Mine dewatering and water transport systems
  • Water treatment, recycling and reuse technologies
  • Digital water monitoring and intelligent analytics
  • Pumping systems and fluid management solutions
  • Flood control and emergency water management
  • Environmental compliance and sustainable water stewardship
  • Smart infrastructure and connected operational water management systems
Fortinet
Fortinet is a global cybersecurity leader delivering integrated security solutions that protect digital infrastructure, industrial operations and connected enterprise environments across critical industries including mining, energy and industrial manufacturing.
With a strong focus on operational technology (OT), industrial cybersecurity and secure digital transformation, Fortinet helps mining organisations safeguard increasingly connected operations against evolving cyber threats while enabling secure, resilient and high-performance mining environments.

Fortinet’s industry-leading cybersecurity platform integrates networking, security, AI-driven threat intelligence and operational visibility to support modern mining operations deploying automation, autonomous systems, industrial IoT, remote operations centres and cloud-connected infrastructure.

Operating in more than 100 countries worldwide, Fortinet combines advanced cybersecurity innovation with deep expertise in industrial environments to help mining companies strengthen resilience, improve operational continuity and securely scale next-generation digital mining technologies.

Fortinet solutions support critical mining and industrial areas including:
  • Industrial cybersecurity and operational technology (OT) protection
  • Secure networking for connected and autonomous mining operations
  • AI-driven threat detection, prevention and incident response
  • Cloud, edge and remote operations security
  • Zero Trust access and secure remote workforce connectivity
  • Industrial IoT and critical infrastructure protection
  • Cyber resilience, compliance and risk management for mining environments
Microsoft
Microsoft is a global technology leader delivering advanced cloud, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and industrial digital transformation solutions that support the next generation of connected and autonomous mining operations.
Through platforms including Microsoft Azure, AI, data analytics and industrial IoT technologies, Microsoft works with mining companies worldwide to accelerate digital transformation, improve operational efficiency and enable safer, more sustainable mining environments.

Microsoft’s technologies support mining organisations in integrating operational data, automating workflows, deploying AI-driven decision-making systems and building scalable digital infrastructure capable of supporting modern mining operations across both surface and underground environments.

With deep expertise across cloud computing, industrial AI, cybersecurity and enterprise-scale digital systems, Microsoft helps mining companies modernize operations while strengthening resilience, productivity and sustainability in increasingly data-driven operating environments.

Microsoft solutions support critical mining and industrial areas including:
  • Cloud infrastructure and industrial digital transformation
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning for mining operations
  • Industrial IoT, edge computing and connected mine environments
  • Data integration, analytics and real-time operational intelligence
  • Automation and autonomous mining system enablement
  • Cybersecurity, operational resilience and secure remote operations
  • Sustainability, energy optimization and ESG-driven digital solutions
Comsol Networks
Comsol Networks is a leading African telecommunications and digital infrastructure provider delivering secure, high-performance connectivity solutions that enable modern, data-driven mining operations across some of the continent’s most challenging operating environments.
The company specializes in wireless communications, private networks, industrial connectivity and managed digital infrastructure solutions that support mining companies in improving operational visibility, workforce communications and the deployment of advanced digital technologies.

Comsol Networks helps mining organisations establish the reliable, resilient communications backbone required for automation, remote operations, industrial IoT, real-time monitoring and autonomous mining systems. Its solutions are designed to provide secure connectivity across surface and underground mining environments where network reliability is critical to operational performance and safety.

By combining telecommunications expertise with a deep understanding of industrial operating requirements, Comsol Networks enables mining companies to accelerate digital transformation initiatives while supporting greater productivity, operational resilience and workforce safety.

Comsol Networks solutions support critical mining and industrial areas including:
  • Private LTE and industrial wireless network deployment
  • Mission-critical communications infrastructure
  • Industrial IoT connectivity and data transmission
  • Remote operations and connected workforce solutions
  • Real-time monitoring and operational visibility platforms
  • Secure networking and digital infrastructure management
  • Connectivity solutions for autonomous and digitally enabled mining operations
Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, helping manufacturers, mining companies and critical industries improve productivity, sustainability and operational performance through advanced automation, control and information solutions.
The company is at the forefront of connected operations, enabling organisations to integrate people, processes and technology across complex industrial environments. Through its Connected Mine strategy, Rockwell Automation helps mining companies accelerate digital transformation, improve operational visibility and support the deployment of autonomous and data-driven mining operations.

Rockwell Automation's comprehensive portfolio includes industrial control systems, software platforms, industrial networking, data analytics, edge computing and digital transformation services designed to support safer, more efficient and more resilient operations.

Operating in more than 100 countries worldwide, Rockwell Automation combines deep industrial expertise with advanced digital technologies to help customers optimise performance, strengthen operational resilience and unlock value from connected industrial environments.

Rockwell Automation supports the entire mining and industrial value chain through expertise in:
  • Industrial automation, control systems and digital transformation solutions
    Enabling connected operations, autonomous systems and real-time operational visibility across mining and industrial environments
  • Industrial software, data analytics and connected enterprise technologies
    Driving greater productivity, interoperability and data-driven decision-making through integrated digital platforms
  • Operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) convergence
    Connecting assets, systems and people through secure industrial networks, edge computing and intelligent automation architectures
  • Sustainability, operational efficiency and workforce enablement technologies
    Supporting safer, more efficient and more sustainable industrial operations through advanced automation and digital innovation.
Wenco International Mining Systems
Wenco International Mining Systems is a global mining technology company delivering advanced fleet management, machine guidance and digital mining solutions that help mining operations improve safety, productivity and operational performance.
For more than three decades, Wenco has been at the forefront of mining innovation, providing open and interoperable technologies that enable mining companies to optimise equipment utilisation, enhance operational visibility and support the transition toward increasingly autonomous and data-driven mining environments.

Wenco’s industry-leading solutions integrate real-time operational data, fleet management, machine guidance, dispatching and performance analytics to provide mining operators with the insights needed to improve decision-making and maximise production efficiency across both surface and underground operations.

With customers operating in major mining regions around the world, Wenco combines deep mining expertise with advanced digital technologies to help mining companies build connected operations and establish the digital foundations required for autonomous mining systems.

Wenco supports mining operations through expertise in:
  • Fleet management and dispatch systems
    Optimising equipment utilisation, production performance and operational efficiency through real-time fleet visibility and control
  • Machine guidance, high-precision positioning and operational intelligence solutions
    Improving mining accuracy, productivity and equipment performance through integrated digital technologies
  • Interoperable mining technology platforms and data integration
    Connecting equipment, systems and operational data across complex multi-vendor mining environments
  • Autonomous mining enablement and connected operations technologies
    Supporting the development of intelligent, data-driven and increasingly autonomous mining operations through advanced digital infrastructure and analytics solutions.
Microsoft
Microsoft is a global technology leader delivering advanced cloud, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and industrial digital transformation solutions that support the next generation of connected and autonomous mining operations.
Through platforms including Microsoft Azure, AI, data analytics and industrial IoT technologies, Microsoft works with mining companies worldwide to accelerate digital transformation, improve operational efficiency and enable safer, more sustainable mining environments.

Microsoft’s technologies support mining organisations in integrating operational data, automating workflows, deploying AI-driven decision-making systems and building scalable digital infrastructure capable of supporting modern mining operations across both surface and underground environments.

With deep expertise across cloud computing, industrial AI, cybersecurity and enterprise-scale digital systems, Microsoft helps mining companies modernize operations while strengthening resilience, productivity and sustainability in increasingly data-driven operating environments.

Microsoft solutions support critical mining and industrial areas including:
  • Cloud infrastructure and industrial digital transformation
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning for mining operations
  • Industrial IoT, edge computing and connected mine environments
  • Data integration, analytics and real-time operational intelligence
  • Automation and autonomous mining system enablement
  • Cybersecurity, operational resilience and secure remote operations
  • Sustainability, energy optimization and ESG-driven digital solutions
Comsol Networks
Comsol Networks is a leading African telecommunications and digital infrastructure provider delivering secure, high-performance connectivity solutions that enable modern, data-driven mining operations across some of the continent’s most challenging operating environments.
The company specializes in wireless communications, private networks, industrial connectivity and managed digital infrastructure solutions that support mining companies in improving operational visibility, workforce communications and the deployment of advanced digital technologies.

Comsol Networks helps mining organisations establish the reliable, resilient communications backbone required for automation, remote operations, industrial IoT, real-time monitoring and autonomous mining systems. Its solutions are designed to provide secure connectivity across surface and underground mining environments where network reliability is critical to operational performance and safety.

By combining telecommunications expertise with a deep understanding of industrial operating requirements, Comsol Networks enables mining companies to accelerate digital transformation initiatives while supporting greater productivity, operational resilience and workforce safety.

Comsol Networks solutions support critical mining and industrial areas including:
  • Private LTE and industrial wireless network deployment
  • Mission-critical communications infrastructure
  • Industrial IoT connectivity and data transmission
  • Remote operations and connected workforce solutions
  • Real-time monitoring and operational visibility platforms
  • Secure networking and digital infrastructure management
  • Connectivity solutions for autonomous and digitally enabled mining operations
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