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Advances in IIoT, predictive maintenance, robotics and AI are highlighted as tools for improving visibility, reducing downtime and enhancing safety, with the greatest value coming from integration rather than isolated deployments. The piece promotes Electra Mining Africa 2026, a Southern African industrial exhibition running 7-11 September 2026 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, where suppliers and industrial decision-makers can compare technologies in person. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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