Copper exports from DRC to the US begin via Lobito Atlantic Railway
The first shipment of copper destined for the United States at the Port of Lobito, Angola. (Image: Trafigura) The first US shipment of copper from mines in the Democratic Republic
Botswana Diamonds to use Artificial Intelligence to pinpoint gem deposits
Botswana Diamonds chairman, John Teeling Diamond junior explorer Botswana Diamonds (BOD) is to use artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up assessment of the company’s huge mineral database in Botswana which
Maximizing the Benefits of the Renewed Global Interest in Africa’s Strategic Minerals
by Folashadé Soulé The Africa Program focuses on economic, political, and transnational issues shaping Africa’s future. By conducting data-driven research, convening high-level dialogues, forging strategic partnerships, and amplifying African voices,…
Cousins Steel International makes KwaZulu-Natal a retail and logistics hub of steel
As reported by the Business Research Institute at the University of KZN for Q2 2024, business confidence in KwaZulu-Natal is currently surging. Dynamic structural steel company Cousins Steel International (CSI)
Zambia closes border with Congo, blocking key copper trade route
The Mutanda copper-cobalt mine, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Source: YouTube Zambia has temporarily shut its borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo, the government said at the weekend, in
New products, innovations and world-class technologies at Electra Mining Africa
An exhibition viewed by industry as one of the most important events on the calendar, Electra Mining Africa provides a unique platform where exhibitors can launch new products and showcase
African Rainbow Minerals takes full ownership of Nkomati
African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) is set to become the sole owner of the Nkomati Mine, located in Mpumalanga. ARM is acquiring the remaining 50% stake in the mine from its
Botswana pushes for law granting locals 24% mining ownership
Botswana is proposing a new law requiring mining companies to sell a 24% stake in their operations to locals once a license is granted. Botswana is a country rich in
One of the Largest Suppliers of Coal to South Africa’s Coal Power Plants to Power Its Coal Mining with Wind & Solar
South Africa’s grid is powered mostly by coal power plants. Although, renewables are starting to make a significant contribution. One of the largest suppliers of coal to Eskom’s coal fleet
Zambia’s Big Ask to Mining Companies
Officials have asked mining companies in Africa’s second-biggest copper producer to double their power-saving efforts to 40% of normal demand. Zesco Ltd., the state power utility, requested operators to increase…