Swiss mining company Glencore has launched the ProAc project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aiming to promote economic diversification, financial inclusion and food security in the region. The initiative, part of Glencore's environmental, social and governance...
Eurasian Resources Group (“ERG” or “the Group”), a leading diversified natural resources group headquartered in Luxembourg, is pleased to announce the release of its fourth Metalkol Clean Cobalt & Copper Performance Report for 2024. The report, independently assured by...
Following rapid development in recent years, the momentum of mining growth in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is making it all the more urgent for long term solutions that will suitably address the challenges facing mines, investors and...
Separation or process solutions for commodities from chrome to iron ore must comply, or exceed, any mining company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy. This is where a holistic separation solutions technology provider like Gravitas® Minerals can co-create an...
At a workshop held at the Kisenda school in Lualaba province, on 20 June 2024, Mutanda Mining (a Glencore Group company in partnership with the DRC government) and Equity-BCDC launched a development project in the agrifood sector, aimed at...
In light of the recent Greenpeace petition that is being circulated, leading brickmaker Corobrik is setting the record straight on its alleged coal mining at the Rietvlei clay quarry.
The best solution for the long-term sustainability of Corobrik’s clay quarry...
Marc Thiriet, Director, Africa, Wärtsilä Energy
It is no longer disputed that solar and wind power will be the foundation of Africa’s future energy systems. They are perfectly suited to the continent’s unique conditions and are already the most cost-competitive...
With many rural communities in Africa being reliant on artisanal mining for their livelihoods, industries using cobalt are becoming sensitive to potential negative impacts in the mining supply chain.
News agency Reuters has reported there are 150,000 to 200,000 people...
Over the past year, Vodacom has invested in improving energy efficiency across its markets. The result has been the recent achievement of the ISO 50 001 certification for energy management.
ISO 50 001 is an official, recognised certification awarded to organisations...
By Andile Mgudlwa, MD of Facilities by Empact Group
As the MD of Facilities by Empact Group, Andile Mgudlwa shares insights on the pivotal role that education and skills development play in empowering mining host communities.
Through targeted education and skills...