As part of sustainable mining, Barrick Gold Corporation has created a positive legacy that will continue to serve local communities long after mining activities close at Buzwagi gold mine in Tanzania. Mark Bristow, Barrick President and Chief Executive Officer recently handed over the new airport terminal built at the closed …
Read More »IPPs critical component of energy in Africa
As Africa continues to navigate the complexities of meeting its growing energy demands while advancing sustainable development goals, the role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) emerges as a critical component of the continent’s energy landscape. The official side event of the Africa Energy Indaba, the 10th edition of the IPP …
Read More »Minerals Megatop: Could a “Super Region” Power the Global Energy Transition?
The world’s yearning for clean energy could find its answer in a surprising alliance: a minerals “Super Region” uniting Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. This bold vision, championed by Wood Mackenzie, proposes pooling the vast mineral resources of these regions – home to critical elements for renewable technologies …
Read More »The critical role of zinc to protect and futureproof wastewater treatment plants
Zinc coatings are an effective corrosion protection method for wastewater treatment plants as they are compatible with a range of metal materials when coated onto steel. It is resistant to various corrosive agents present in wastewater, provided it is duplex coated with a powerful organic coating. Zinc can withstand high …
Read More »WearCheck at Mining Indaba 2024
Specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, is showcasing its range of mining-related predictive maintenance techniques, products and services at the 2024 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town’s ICC from 5-8 February 2024. Technical manager, Steven Lumley, and a team of technical experts from WearCheck will be on hand to …
Read More »Mining Indaba 2024 Gears Up for Disruption
Get ready for a seismic shift in African mining, as Mining Indaba 2024 prepares to rock Cape Town, South Africa, from February 5th to 8th. This year’s conference, aptly themed “Embracing the Power of Positive Disruption: A Bold New Future for African Mining,” promises to rewrite the script for the …
Read More »Tanzania and the East African Community (EAC) at the centre of regional transmission expansion
Investors from across industry, finance and government are convening to showcase Tanzania’s potential. Potential that is epitomised by a country now ranked third in sub-Saharan Africa for future investment, that is expected to see 6% GDP growth by 2025, and that has seen hundreds of millions, if not billions, of …
Read More »AFRICAN MINING INDABA 2024: the objective is finding solutions and paths towards positive change in mining
Mining Indaba is the pinnacle event for promoting long-term investment in African mining. Attracting a broad and prominent speaker lineup, including industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders from around the country and beyond to promote economic growth and foster positive changes in the mining industry. The 2024 conference aims to celebrate …
Read More »Pollution from quarrying could force Mijikenda people to leave ‘sacred forest’
Hillary Mwatsuma intoned a prayer to the ancestors who had been laid to rest within Kaya Kauma, one of 45 sacred woodland settlements dotted along Kenya’s southern coast, since the 16th century, wearing a cowry shell crown and traditional regalia. Until the population relocated downwards into neighbouring communities in the …
Read More »Volt Resources raise funds for Bunyu project in Tanzania
Graphite producer and battery materials developer Volt Resources recently raised $1.632M capital to advance integrated graphite battery materials strategy, including the development of downstream graphite anode business, and progress the Bunyu Project, Tanzania, and Zavalievsky Graphite business. The capital raising consists of a placement to raise $1.132M via the issue …
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