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Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, has launched a lube kitchen series, created by Steven Lumley, technical manager at the company. In it, she explores the world of lubricant additives, detailing their function, how they work and their application. Part 1 focuses on the classification of lubricants. A fully formulated lubricant …

The 2025 edition of the Africa CEO Forum will gather 2,000 CEOs, investors and public sector leaders from over 75 countries in Abidjan from May 12 – 13. In a challenging global economic backdrop marked by rising protectionism, reduced development aid and high debt-serving costs, the Forum will tackle the …

Seoul, South Korea: In a strategic move to secure vital resources for future industries, Tanzania and South Korea are deepening their collaboration on critical minerals, setting their sights on diversifying global supply chains and reducing reliance on dominant players. Experts from both nations convened in Seoul for the Tanzania-South Korea …

Driven by the energy shift and a drive for industrialization, the global need for rare earth elements is skyrocketing. Demand is projected to rise fourfold by 2030, and African countries rich in these vital minerals are hurrying to assert their place in the worldwide supply chain. Africa might soon provide …

Volvo Construction Equipment is releasing six new excavator models in Africa and the Middle East, with up to 15 percent greater fuel efficiency, improved productivity and maintenance options, and a brand-new operator environment. The six new models – the EC210, EC220, EC230, EC260, EC300, and EC360 – combine cutting-edge technology, …

London-listed Aterian PLC has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Eastinco Ltd, has resumed mineral trading operations in Rwanda. The company had previously suspended trading due to challenges encountered with the initial rollout of the Inkomane trading system, a government-mandated platform. However, with the system now stabilized and widely adopted, Eastinco …

Maintenance costs, which are traditionally grudge expenses for businesses or industrial operations, can be kept to a minimum by ensuring that maintenance crews are properly trained in key aspects of the condition monitoring process. So says Steven Lumley, technical manager at specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck. ‘The rate at which …

Epiroc and ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance underground trolley solutions, supporting the mining industry’s transition towards increased productivity, enhanced safety and decarbonisation. This agreement builds on previous successful technology deployments in Swedish mines. Under the MoU, both companies will work together to conduct a comprehensive …

Despite global geopolitical uncertainties, Africa’s mining sector continues to make measurable strides in advancing its economic and social contributions. Speaking at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, SRK Consulting Managing Director Andrew van Zyl noted the sector’s steady progress in adopting safer and more responsible mining practices. …

Lisa October and Diana Kasymova have been named the winners of the 2025 Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield following a fiercely competitive final round at Mining Indaba in Cape Town. The Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield (MIRB), convened by the Development Partner Institute (DPI) and hosted at Investing in African …