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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 …

Nairobi — Critical Metals Corp. has advanced to the final stage of a government tender to develop one of Africa’s largest undeveloped deposits of rare earths and niobium, strengthening a Western push to counter China’s dominance over critical supply chains. The Nasdaq-listed miner, leading the Mrima Earth Consortium, is one …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

President Samia Suluhu Hassan recently undertook a two day working visit to Angola, where she and President João Lourenço held bilateral talks deepening ties between the two nations. The visit culminated in the joint inauguration of the Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere Referral Hospital in Luanda, with members of the Nyerere …

Tanzania and Australia are seeking to expand bilateral trade, investment, and energy cooperation, placing particular emphasis on developing the East African nation’s mining sector and formalizing artisanal operations. The push for stronger economic and diplomatic ties follows high-level talks in Dar es Salaam between Tanzania’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs …

By Queeneth Vikisi Over more than twenty years in mining, I have learned that succeeding in this industry is not about becoming ‘one of the boys.’ It is about bringing your own female perspective to solving complex problems for mining companies. While technical expertise remains fundamental to succeeding in the …

Now in its thirteenth year as Africa’s premier investment conference, AFSIC 2026 agenda has been unveiled. Scheduled mid-October at the Park Plaza Westminster, London, this year’s programme is the most comprehensive in the conference’s history, spanning critical industry sectors, drawing an exceptional calibre of investors, and backed by unprecedented sponsor …