Caterpillar has announced intentions to present its unmatched range of innovative technologies and services at Mining Indaba billed for February 5-8 in Cape Town, South Africa. With a focus on optimizing operations, whether surface or underground, large or small, Caterpillar and Cat® dealers are dedicated to working with mining companies …

De Beers Group says is progressing development of the first blockchain technology initiative to span the diamond value chain and provide a single, tamper-proof and permanent digital record for every diamond registered on the platform. The initiative will underpin confidence in diamonds and the diamond industry by ensuring that all …

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) have set aside $25-million in concessional loans for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in Mauritius and Rwanda. According to ADFD the projects have potential to significantly transform the lives of more than 2.5-million people and alleviate poverty …

Solutions provider Atlas Copco has announced intentions to acquire the assets of Renegade Drilling Supplies a South African manufacturer and distributor of drilling consumables for mining exploration. According to the Group the business will become part of Epiroc South Africa’s Rock Drilling Tools division. Epiroc is a wholly-owned subsidiary of …

Volt Resources has raised $4.7-million to support the fast-tracking development at its flagship Bunyu graphite project, in Tanzania. “Volt is now strategically positioned to execute on a number of operational milestones as part of the stage 1 development of Bunyu, with near-term deliverables to include the finalisation of all project …

British junior miner Firestone Diamonds has agreed to extend the option period granted to Amulet Diamond Corporation (Amulet) to purchase Firestone’s BK11 asset until 31 December 2018. BK11 is a diamond asset in Botswana, currently on care and maintenance. Amulet is funding the construction and operation of a bulk sampling …

Newly formed Tanzania Ministry for Energy has committed to an indicative timeline for the completion of the MOU for the fast-tracking of the Mbeya Coal to Power Project (MCPP). The project developer multi-asset African focused energy and resource company, Kibo Mining is optimistic following the decision. “Our focus on positioning …

Tanzanian-focused flake graphite development company Volt Resources Limited has announced intentions to proceed with the issue of US$40 million in structured debt funding. Volt has engaged Exotix Capital to undertake a Tanzanian Bond issue to raise the required funding for the development of Stage 1 of the Bunyu project. Exotix has recommended …

The investor demand and business activity is set to increase as political stability returns to Kenya, analysts have observed. Specialist global risk consultancy Control Risks said Kenya is emerging from a protracted presidential election process and seeing a return to political stability. Nonetheless, challenges will persist in 2018 for organisations …

The International Council of Mining and Metals (ICMM) and the China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals and Chemical Importers and Exporters (CCCMC) have entered into a formal agreement to help promote sustainable development in Chinese companies’ overseas mining investments. The new agreement makes ICMM and CCCMC’s wealth of expertise …