Electra Mining Africa 2026 expands outdoor showcase with new Orange Zone

South Africa’s mining, manufacturing, power, transport, and industrial sectors remain at the heart of the country’s economic engine, driving growth, employment, and value creation across multiple industries.

Electra Mining Africa continues to play a central role in bringing these sectors together, creating a platform where innovation, collaboration, and business development intersect.

The biennial trade show has announced an important expansion for its 2026 edition with the introduction of a new outside exhibit area, known as the Orange Zone. Located in the Arena at the Expo Centre, the additional space responds directly to strong exhibitor demand for outdoor display opportunities.

“The new Orange Zone provides the additional space needed to accommodate more companies that want to showcase their equipment and innovations outside,” says Charlene Hefer, portfolio director at Montgomery Group Africa.

“There will be more original equipment manufacturers than at previous shows and this level of representation will be of benefit to visitors interested in this particular sector as they are able to view, compare and evaluate the offerings all in one place. The Orange Zone complements the existing Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow Zones, creating an even more dynamic outdoor showcase.”

The expanded outdoor exhibition areas will feature companies across the full mining and industrial equipment value chain, from global and local original equipment manufacturers to specialist component suppliers and service providers.

Visitors can expect to see complete machinery and technology solutions from major OEMs including Bell Equipment, Komatsu, Sandvik, Sany, Eickhoff, All Terrain Mining and Tunnelling Machinery, and Shantui, represented by Everstar Industries.

These OEMs are supported by a strong network of distributors, technology partners, and component suppliers such as Barloworld, Egelquip, GHM Machinery, Drilling Mining and Construction, Kappa Engineering, Alpin, and nVolve Solutions.

Together, they offer a comprehensive view of the mining and industrial ecosystem, covering original manufacture, automation, digital integration, maintenance support, and operational optimisation.

“The presence of these industry leaders will attract high-level buyers, engineers, and decision-makers seeking reliable, high-performance solutions, while also fostering partnerships, local manufacturing, and skills development,” Hefer notes.

Industry confidence in the show is already evident. With just under eight months remaining before the event, Electra Mining Africa 2026 is already 98 percent sold out, reinforcing its reputation as a proven platform for lead generation, deal-making, and long-term partnerships.

Taking place at Nasrec, Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026, Electra Mining Africa is a six-in-one trade show that brings together Electra Mining Africa, Automation Expo, Elenex Africa, PowerEx, Transport Expo, and the Local Southern African Manufacturing Expo.

It is the largest exhibition of its kind in Southern Africa and ranks among the biggest mining and industrial shows globally.

“We are really excited about Electra Mining Africa 2026,” says Hefer.

“The 2024 event was the biggest ever show since the inaugural edition in 1972, hosting 950 exhibitors across six exhibition halls and four outside exhibit areas, with almost 40 000 visitors attending. Now, with the addition of the Orange Zone, a new SAIMechE Career and Skills Hub, and other exciting initiatives, Electra Mining Africa 2026 is set to be even bigger.”