The Cape Town International Convention Center in South Africa is crowded with people. When the first ray of sunshine falls on this coastal city on the Atlantic coast, the exhibition hall of the 2026 Africa Mining Investment Conference is already bustling with activity. In front of the booth of XCMG Group, the huge slogan "Green Mining, Light up Africa" is particularly eye-catching. Mining manager Musa from Guinea is carefully examining the technical parameters of an electric mining truck. He told reporters, "Three years ago, we were still discussing the future of mining, but now Chinese companies' solutions have made the future within reach

From standalone devices to system integration

XCMG Group, which has been deeply involved in the South African market for more than 20 years, showcased green solutions for electrification and unmanned new technologies. The exhibition has started for less than half a day, and customers from multiple countries such as Guinea, Mauritania, Ghana, and South Africa have come to negotiate. Liu Jiansen, Vice President of XCMG, stated on site that with advanced technology, reliable quality, and green environmental advantages, Chinese enterprises are highly competitive in the African mining market.

Guangxi Liugong, who has participated in the exhibition for three consecutive years, has brought a brand new upgraded solution. Li Yi, General Manager of LiuGong Africa Region, introduced that unlike the previous two years, LiuGong has launched a green combination of microgrid, energy storage, and electric equipment this year, with supporting technical training and digital management, forming a complete solution. This transformation marks the upgrade of Chinese enterprises from product output to system integration capability output.

Autonomous driving empowers safe production

Beijing Suli Technology Co., Ltd., which participated for the first time, became a dark horse at the exhibition. The automation system that integrates autonomous driving technology exhibited by the company has attracted a large number of South African mining representatives to stop by. Our technology enables mining trucks to operate autonomously in unmanned driving mode, which not only improves efficiency but also fundamentally ensures the safety of miners, "said Chen Honghai, the company manager, demonstrating the remote control platform on site

This company has established a long-term partnership with Garrison, a local mining equipment manufacturer in South Africa. Andrew Sobern, CEO of Garrison, has high hopes for China Africa technological cooperation: "China's mining automation technology is globally leading, and enabling African workers to master these technologies proficiently will make African mines more efficient and safer

China Africa mining cooperation has broad prospects

Shanhe Intelligent has been in the South African market for over a decade, and its South African sales manager Li Xin has observed that South African mining equipment is in a critical stage of updating and iteration, with strong demand for mid to high end equipment in the market. The technological advantages of Shanhe Intelligence perfectly align with this trend.

Liu Jiansen, Vice President of XCMG, analyzed that the complementary advantages of China Africa mining cooperation are obvious. China has the world's leading electrification technology, while Africa has the natural conditions and urgent needs suitable for the development of electrification. Chinese green technology will help light up the path of new energy transformation in Africa's mining, logistics and other fields. News and information on interconnectivity, latest news on interconnectivity

During the exhibition, several African mining officials and entrepreneurs stated that Chinese companies' technological solutions not only bring equipment, but also bring about innovative development concepts. From single procurement to technology transfer, from equipment introduction to talent cultivation, China Africa mining cooperation is writing a new chapter of mutual benefit and win-win. As Chen Honghai said, "Cooperation between Chinese and African mining enterprises is bound to be a win-win situation.Editor/Gao Xue