DRC updates Mining Indaba on localisation policy
SRK Congo mining engineer and country manager Susa Maleba With the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) being a key focus of Africa’s mining sector, the Investing in African Mining Indaba
China strengthens its grip on global lithium trade amid processing plant building boom in Zimbabwe
China is ahead of the pack in the global lithium trade as several mining companies have built processing plants in Zimbabwe. Photo: Getty Images China strengthens its grip on global
High-efficiency switching solutions enhance productivity and safety in coal mining
Becker Mining South Africa – specialists in safety, energy distribution and communications technologies for the mining sector – has recently launched a new generation energy distribution system that has been
Six FlexiROC D65 surface drill rigs from Epiroc for QKR Navachab in Namibia
Epiroc South Africa, a leading global productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, recently delivered five of six FlexiROC D65 drilling machines to key customer, QKR Namibia
World-beating mining stock turns big loser thanks to China slump
Credit: Fortescue Ltd. Iron ore behemoth Fortescue Ltd.’s months-long stock rally suffered a big pullback in February as investors turned sour on the company’s earnings growth and high exposure to
How will US move to pause new LNG exports impact Africa?
The United States’ decision to temporarily cease approvals for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports will have conflicting impacts on African exporters and importers of the commodity. Announcing the move
Anglo American South African mines achieve responsible mining standard
Anglo American Platinum have announced that its Mototolo and Amandelbult mines in South Africa have been assessed against the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance’s (IRMA) comprehensive mining standard for the
EquityBCDC bets on mining, agriculture
This year’s Mining Indaba sounded a call to local banks to increase their role in mining by stepping in to support projects deemed risky by international lenders. Despite holding 30
Africa moves a step closer to continent’s first cobalt refinery
Credit: Kobaloni Energy Africa could have its first cobalt sulphate refinery by the end of 2025, one of the few outside of China capable of making the product that’s a
AfCFTA: African Countries Must Go Beyond Exporting Raw Materials – Envoys
African countries have been warned that continuing to export materials raw is an unsustainable path of dependency. The Consul-General of Ghana to Lagos, Ms. Samata Bukari, stated this in Lagos