Thursday , September 17 2026

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PLS awards TOMRA Mining contract for a 22-sorter installation

TOMRA Mining has been awarded a contract by Pilgangoora Operations, a subsidiary of PLS Group Limited (PLS), for the supply of sensor-based ore sorting equipment for the proposed P2000 Expansion Project (P2000 Project) at the Pilgangoora Operation in Western Australia. The contract forms part of PLS’ approved pre-Final Investment Decision …

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Tanzania Gives Cement Producers 8-Day Ultimatum to Slash Prices After Retail Spike

DAR ES SALAAM — The Tanzanian government has issued an eight-day ultimatum to domestic cement manufacturers, demanding an immediate increase in market supplies and a sharp reduction in prices following recent retail cost spikes. The directive follows an urgent meeting convened on August 18 by the Ministry of Industry and …

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Multotec to showcase modern screening solutions at Electra Mining Africa

Achieving optimal throughput, high classification efficiency and a long service life from a mineral processing screening solution requires careful consideration of every element of the screening system, from screen deck design to screening media selection. Yet many operations continue to face challenges such as blinding, pegging, excessive wear, and reduced …

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ACTOM brings the full power play to Electra Mining Africa

ACTOM, Africa’s largest manufacturer, repairer and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment will exhibit at Electra Mining Africa 2026, taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. Scheduled for 7 to 11 September. The company will use the platform to showcase its fast-growing energy storage capability with lithium-ion batteries, Battery Energy Storage Systems …

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Tanzanian Court Strikes Out $195 Million Mining Claim Against Billionaire Motsepe

South African mining billionaire Patrice Motsepe secured a procedural reprieve in a $195 million legal battle over a Tanzanian graphite project, after the High Court of Tanzania struck the damages suit from its roll. The court removed the claim brought by U.S.-based Pula Group without ruling on the underlying allegations …

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Trinity Metals Drills Into Rwanda’s Tungsten Future at Nyakabingo

Rwanda based mining company Trinity Metals has begun its inaugural sonic drilling programme at the Nyakabingo mine, a step the company says will materially expand its understanding of one of its core tungsten assets. The programme comprises up to 106 planned drill holes at depths ranging from 12 to 20 …

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KSB Pumps and Valves Bets on Proximity to Keep Africa’s Infrastructure Running

For pumps and valves manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves, keeping Africa’s mines, power stations and water utilities running depends less on manufacturing capacity than on knowing exactly where a spare part needs to be, before a customer even asks. The company’s dedicated service, maintenance and spare parts division, SupremeServe, holds …

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Thermal Breakdown: When Oil Can’t Take the Heat

When Good Oils Go Bad Part 4 By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck The fourth article in WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series takes an in-depth look at thermal breakdown. Stress – it’s something with which we’re all intimately familiar. It might be the printer jamming five minutes before …

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Ugandan Investors Target Namibia’s Energy, Agriculture and Tech Sectors

Several Ugandan investors are exploring opportunities to establish businesses in Namibia, following talks with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two countries. The delegation is chiefly targeting the energy, agriculture, information and communication technology, youth empowerment and security sectors, with the goal of creating jobs and …

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Ionic Rare Earths Opens Strategic Review of Uganda’s Makuutu Project

ASX listed Ionic Rare Earths has launched a strategic review of its Makuutu heavy rare earths project in Uganda, held through its 60% owned subsidiary Rwenzori Rare Metals, amid strong inbound interest and a broader Western search for independent sources of medium and heavy rare earths supply. The review will …

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