Beijing: As Ethiopia and China mark 55 years of diplomatic ties, Ambassador Tefera Derbew has affirmed the enduring strength of their relationship, describing it as a “deep-rooted, multifaceted” alliance that continues to flourish. Speaking to China Daily, the Ambassador highlighted the remarkable evolution of the partnership, which he characterized as …

The Tanzanian government has issued a firm directive to all holders of large and medium-scale mining licenses: begin implementation immediately. This decisive move is aimed at injecting fresh momentum into the nation’s mining sector, a critical driver of economic growth. Minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, delivered this message during a …

AFSIC – Investing in Africa allows companies raising capital the opportunity to connect with a variety of different investors including the top DFIs and private equity funds. While opportunities to network, pitch and be profiled on site are unmatched, African Investments works alongside AFSIC year-round to provide companies raising capital …

The burgeoning Rwandan mining industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, faces a significant challenge following the European Union’s decision to impose sanctions on key officials and entities. The EU’s move, announced on March 17, 2025, alleges Rwandan involvement in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) …

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is actively pursuing a minerals-for-security pact with the United States, as violence intensifies in the country’s mineral-rich eastern regions. The move comes as the M23 rebel group continues to seize territory abundant in gold and coltan, a vital component in electronic devices. Congolese officials …

A thunderclap of ambition echoed across the African continent this week as energy and finance ministers converged in Dar es Salaam, igniting a bold new partnership, “Mission 300,” aimed at electrifying the lives of 300 million people. Forget boardroom platitudes; this summit, a veritable power surge of collaboration, crackled with …

Industry experts, legislators, and investors to investigate the copper potential of Africa are set to convene at African Mining Week 2025, later this year. This year, the event will be held under the theme: ‘From Extraction to Beneficiation: Maximizing Africa’s Mineral Wealth’ African Mining Week 2025 will be a vital …

Fully integrating into the mine site’s Cat Command autonomous haulage fleet to control haul road dust, the market’s first commercially available AWT is built on the field-proven 789D mining truck chassis and integrates the truck, tank and Cat Water Delivery System (WDS), connected with Cat MineStar™ technology. Helping prevent haul …

Volvo Construction Equipment is releasing six new excavator models in Africa and the Middle East, with up to 15 percent greater fuel efficiency, improved productivity and maintenance options, and a brand-new operator environment. The six new models – the EC210, EC220, EC230, EC260, EC300, and EC360 – combine cutting-edge technology, …

WearCheck Water’s Johannesburg laboratory was recently awarded ISO/IEC17025 Accreditation for Total Coliforms and E.coli Testing, after a rigorous audit process, adding to the company’s extensive list of certifications, and reinforcing the laboratory’s adherence to  national and international work-quality standards. WearCheck Water operates under the umbrella of specialist condition monitoring company, …