Turning a mining headache into a streamlined solution. Proud to share a breakthrough from our team at AKATA.

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At last year’s #MiningIndaba, we talked about persistent challenges. This year, we’re showcasing a tangible fix. We partnered with a leading mining operation to tackle a notorious deep-level mining problem: dangerous and costly scrap steel blockages in ore passes.


Our solution? In collaboration with Jiangsu Dalongkai Technology, we engineered and deployed a custom-built, 400-ton compression force metal baler designed for underground constraints. It compresses scrap into safe, manageable bales right at the source.


The impact is clear:
✅ Enhanced safety by minimizing high-risk manual cleaning.
✅ Boosted efficiency by preventing unplanned production delays.
✅ Reduced costs through streamlined waste removal.

This is “Ingenious Integration” in action—understanding a specific operational pain point and delivering a fit-for-purpose answer.

Heading to #MiningIndaba2026 in Cape Town? Let’s connect and discuss how targeted innovation can solve the ancillary challenges holding operations back.

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