Wits summit to pave mining’s technology journey
Mining technology and skills to drive a low carbon future and just energy transition will be taking another step forward at the Wits Mining Institute’s (WMI) upcoming summit on 28
Preparing the ground in Namibia for green hydrogen
As green hydrogen gains more interest as an important contributor to a lower carbon future, project developers are viewing Namibia as an ideal venue for such projects – andSRK Consulting
Five killed in suspected illegal mining gang violence in S.Africa
Five people have been shot dead in South Africa’s Johannesburg in suspected violence between rival illegal mining gangs, police said Sunday. The five bodies, believed to be of illegal miners,
Mining Indaba 2024: “Embracing the power of positive disruption: A bold new future for African mining”
The event has evolved over the years to include a variety of content streams and special sessions addressing diverse subjects of relevance in addition to unveiling this year’s programmes that
Kenya borrows a leaf from STAMICO success
KENYA has been greatly impressed by the successes of the State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) and in turn dispatches a delegation of six to Tanzania for a study tour. Stamico, a
Tanzania ready to help Kenya
The Director of Stamico, Venance Mwase. PHOTO | COURTESY The promise was made during a meeting that brought together Stamico and six delegates from Kenya’s mining sector, who were on
DR Congo, UAE sign $1.9bln mining deal
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a mining deal worth $1.9 billion for which the Gulf country will develop several mining fields.
Examining China’s Impact on Mining in Africa: Critiques and Credible Responses
The increased demand for minerals driven by the renewable energy transition has put China’s involvement in mining activities in Africa in the spotlight. But understanding the challenges posed by this
Top 10 largest copper mining companies in Q1 2023 – report
Chile’s Codelco was the world’s largest copper mining company in Q1 2023 (based on attributable copper tonnes), followed by Freeport-McMoRan and BHP. The top 10 copper producers mined 2,209 ktonnes
African mining companies outpace global peers on women in leadership
More women sit at the top of Africa-based metals and mining companies than the global average, an analysis of S&P Global Market Intelligence data shows. The dataset for publicly traded