Wednesday , July 15 2026

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Tanzania the Gateway to East Africa’s Critical Minerals Investment Opportunity

The country’s favourable investment climate, coupled with its abundance of natural resources, makes it an attractive destination for investment At the official press launch for the Tanzania Mining & Investment Forum 2023 (www.TanzaniaMiningInvestmentForum.com) held today in Dar Es Salaam, Honourable Dr. Doto Mashaka Biteko, Minister of Minerals highlighted the unparalleled …

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Glencore affirms commitment to biodiversity protection at its DRC industrial assets in recognition of un international day for biological diversity

Artificial wetland R&D project partnership with the University of Lubumbashi which has the potential to play an important role in local ecological infrastructure as well as naturally treating stormwater using native aquatic flora species Variousrojects underway at Glencore’s operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – Kamoto Copper …

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Digital transformation in the South African mining industry: Part 1

Mining CEOs and their executives are being deliberate with digital transformation Since 2021, mining CEOs have focused on innovation rather than top-down initiative-based approaches to digital transformation. We’re now seeing digital and 4IR as de facto parts of mining, instead of having to prove its value through top-down initiatives. According …

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Powering oil and gas production through the energy transition: a four-step guide

The energy transition can be a source of angst for oil and gas producers, but it doesn’t have to be a cause for concern – at least not in every context. In fact, when it comes to powering oil and gas production assets  which are typically reliant on diesel power …

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Support capacity grows as brand’s reach expands

Dewatering, slurry and sludge pumps specialist Integrated Pump Technology is growing its support capacity for Gindex pumps to ensure customers are well served as demand steadily grows. “Our expansion into the Southern African Development Community region and beyond has been built on the proven quality of rugged Grindex pumps underpinned …

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SA earmark mining sector for investment in coming years

Wits Mining Institute director, Professor Glen Nwaila has allayed fears that South Africa’s mining industry is hitting a plunge. “Despite the global economic challenges, South Africa has become more attractive to investors due to the surge in demand for raw materials, as witnessed by the eight-fold increase in South Africa’s …

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Exploration and production of fossil fuels controversially remains central to the development trajectory of several developing countries

The South African delegation at the World Economic Forum,recently, affirmed that the country is ready to partner with the local and global community to boost investment opportunities that will yield economic development. But the country faces a worsening energy and logistics crisis — resources critical for creating economic development, jobs …

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Oil pipeline from Mozambique on the cards

President Hakainde Hichilema has announced the country’s intentions to build a pipeline to transport oil products from the port of Beira, Mozambique. Supporting the vision, Mozambican transport minister Mateus Magala said a boom in mineral resources in Zambia means that Mozambique should plan to increase the volume of cargo that …

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Orica expands BlastIQ™ blast optimisation platform

Orica has released a new integrated digital solution for the quarry market to streamline and optimise blasting operations. The BlastIQ™ Quarry is a smart solution that harnesses the power of digital technologies to help quarry operators optimise their drill and blast activities in near real-time. Developed by Orica Digital Solutions, …

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Akobo Minerals starts up operation in Ethiopia

Akobo Minerals, the Scandinavian-based Ethiopian gold exploration and boutique mining company has started operations of its ultra-small plant and, with it, production of the company’s first gold. “However you look at it, production of our first gold is an important landmark for the company and is a real boost for …

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