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By; Bazin Mambumina Rare earth explorer RareX (ASX:REE) has moved to aggressively bolster its African growth strategy with the appointment of veteran economic geologist Glen Edwards as General Manager for Business Development. The strategic hire, effective immediately, comes as the company navigates a “pivotal evolution” of its portfolio, transitioning from …

WearCheck will be showcasing a broad mix of condition monitoring solutions at the 2026 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 9 to 12 February. From scientific used oil analysis and transformer oil testing to asset reliability care services and water testing …

The leading Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 voices have unpacked how regional integration promotion, Pan-African partnerships and policy alignment are accelerating Africa’s mining transformation, which is in turn promising to catalyse energy and transport infrastructure development, industrial and manufacturing activity, skills demand, and employment creation on the continent. As …

By ANDREW VAN ZYL As leaders from across the minerals sector gather in Cape Town in February for the Investing in African Mining Indaba, they will be bringing with them a growing appreciation of the value of trust and collaboration. The theme of the Cape Town event this year  Stronger …

The African Mining Week (AMW), one of Africa’s mining forum, returns to the Cape Town, South Africa. Slated for the 14th to the 16th October 2026, under the theme: ‘Mining the Future: Critical Resources, Sustainability and Community Development’, the event will convene mining companies, investors, policymakers and technology providers to …

East Africa holds immense untapped solar potential, particularly in regions where access to electricity remains limited or non-existent. In Kenya, a large portion of the estimated 13 million people without power live in high solar irradiation zones, making off-grid solutions especially viable. Tanzania is also positioning itself for renewable expansion, …

South African based manufacturing plant, TLT Turbo Africa has unveiled its latest innovation, a Smart Fan designed to redefine ventilation efficiency across the mining and energy sectors. The company, which has supplied critical ventilation systems to major projects such as the Gautrain and leading mines across Southern Africa, says the …

Schneider Electric SE, the French multinational specializing in energy management and automation, is rolling out a new distribution strategy in East Africa to boost sales and optimize inventory. The initiative, dubbed the Pro Retailer program, aims to expand the company’s market reach by leveraging a network of accredited local resellers. …

Fires on vibrating screen decks pose a significant threat to mining operations, as they can rapidly escalate into uncontrollable incidents that endanger personnel, damage equipment, and disrupt production. Multotec’s newly developed Flame Retardant (FR) rubber screen panels provide mines and quarries with a proactive solution to reduce fire risks while …

London-listed Blencowe Resources has cemented the formidable potential of its Uganda-based Orom-Cross graphite project, transitioning it into a financing and development phase following the successful completion of a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS). The DFS confirms the project’s capacity to be a Tier 1 global graphite producer, outlining an initial 15-year …