The five-day Electra Mining trade show has begun in Johannesburg, South Africa.  Show organisers have hailed the show's growth over the years.  

They outlined that it has grown to be the biggest trade show in Africa and  the third biggest trade show in the world of its type in the mining, manufacturing and engineering sector.

Over a thousand exhibitors and professionals are part of the event to discover new technology, source solutions and explore the innovations shaping the future of the industry.  

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