Africa’s mining sector, rich in untapped resources, is poised for exponential growth. Mining companies across the continent, face rising operational costs, environmental scrutiny, and infrastructure challenges. These realities demand solutions that enhance efficiency and decarbonize operations while minimizing costs....
As the mining industry prepares for Mining Indaba 2025, themed ‘Future-Proofing African Mining, Today!’, the focus is firmly set on sustainable practices, technological advancements, and community engagement. The flagship event takes place 3 to 6 February at the Cape...
By Aggreko, Africa
As the world grapples with the urgent need to mitigate climate change while still meeting growing energy demands, natural gas has emerged as a pivotal transition fuel. Within the energy sector, its role is crucial in...
Lobito rail project will break ground by early 2026, AFC CEO Zubairu says at Presidential forum
AFC commits up to US$500m in financing for Zambia-Lobito greenfield rail
AFC announces MOU with Kobold Metals as anchor client, guaranteeing at...
According to a study by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, the exposure of drivers to whole-body vibration and the resulting health risks when moving excavators can be significantly reduced by using Sleipner dollies instead of driving on the...
Airborne geophysical surveys, particularly Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) surveys, have a major role to play in mapping the subsurface and locating new mineral resources at depth and near the surface. Research and development in AEM will be driven by the...
Metso is launching a next-generation Anode Furnace for reducing CO2 emissions, improving impurity removal capabilities and bringing flexibility in treating secondary materials. The upgraded Anode Furnace is part of the Metso Plus offering.
“Raw materials pose both great challenges and...
Paratus Botswana, a leading telecommunications and network services provider, has commenced work on lighting a new fiber route, the SADC Highway, that will connect Gaborone in Botswana, through Zimbabwe, to Livingstone in Zambia. The first section in Botswana, which...
By: Heidi Schmidt, Global Sales Manager, Opticom Tech
In industrial environments like mines, food processing plants, and sawmills, reliable video transmission is crucial for safety, surveillance, and operational monitoring. However, these settings often present unique challenges — tight spaces, hazardous...
Ivanhoe Mines, a Canadian mining company leading multiple high-impact projects in Southern Africa has announced a significant milestone at its Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, achieving a record monthly production of 45,019 tonnes of copper in November 2024.
The combined output from...