Integrating Technology with Terrain: Why OEMs Must Understand the East African Mining Landscape
In today’s evolving extractive and industrial landscape, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) must do more than supply machines; they must integrate their technology with the terrain. The East African and wider African mining sector demands more than off-the-shelf solutions. It calls for technologies that are adaptive, efficient, and environmentally intelligent, systems that view the terrain not as a challenge, but as a partner in design and performance.
At Geomine, we are delighted to partner with Diemme Filtration, one of the world’s top-tier leaders in solid-liquid separation. Diemme’s presence in East Africa brings timely solutions to mining operators struggling to manage tailings and industrial sludge, challenges that demand both economic sense and environmental responsibility. Through research, development, and laboratory testing, Diemme has enabled high performance in demanding mining environments. They exemplify responsible technology, systems engineered to minimize waste, reduce water losses, and prevent harmful effluents from reaching our rivers, soils, and communities.
Take mineral processing, for example, a far more water-intensive stage than extraction itself, accounting for about 64% of total water use in the mineral industry, compared to just 6% during ore extraction. Globally, processing also generates nearly 10% of all industrial wastewater. That’s why solid-liquid separation stands out as one of the most critical stages , where engineering meets recovery and sustainability. Whether it’s tailings dewatering, concentrate filtration, or water recovery, the ability to manage every drop responsibly defines operational excellence across gold, base metals, industrial minerals, and wastewater treatment plants.
We’ll be unpacking more about Diemme Filtration on our website. For details on Diemme’s products and services in East Africa, please contact us or visit their website directly.
#TrustNeverEnds #BuildingResponsibility #SustainableMining #WaterRecovery #ESGLeadership