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Gearless Mill Drive (GMD) technology is selectively adopted in Africa's large-scale mining, particularly in high-capacity grinding circuits. While GMD systems improve efficiency and energy transfer, their deployment is limited to large operations due to costs and technical requirements.

The integration of GMD into digital monitoring platforms enhances operational performance. Adoption is influenced by energy pricing, capital access, and production scale, with conventional systems still favored by mid-tier and smaller operations.