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The push to keep more mineral wealth within national borders is gathering momentum across Africa, with Kenya moving to end the export of unprocessed minerals as governments seek greater economic returns from resources extracted on their soil. President William Ruto has announced measures requiring minerals extracted in Kenya to be …

By Ma Junxin, Zhengzhou Zhongji Machinery For a small or medium hard-rock project, equipment selection often begins with a production target. A plant may be designed for 50 tonnes per hour, 100 tonnes per hour or 200 tonnes per hour. That figure is important but it does not by itself …

BME has spent years building a reputation across African mining, and it is about to inherit the manufacturing scale, research capability and international footprint of one of the world’s largest industrial explosives groups. Omnia Holdings has announced a proposed R21.8 billion all cash transaction with Solar Industries India, a deal …

Contract miner, Redpath Africa is broadening its position in the market, moving beyond its traditional reputation for raiseboring and shaft work to offer clients a more comprehensive underground mine development and construction capability Redpath’s capabilities span shaft sinking, raiseboring, conventional and lateral development, underground construction and mining services. Increasingly, the …

Southern African Independent Power Producer, Sturdee Energy has partnered with Upepo Energy on the 200MW Masaiti Wind project. The collaboration will grow Sturdee Energy’s regional footprint, allowing the IPP to deliver reliable, flexible power. Sturdee Energy is building on its existing 280MW of renewable energy capacity in SADC by entering …

In the modern landscape of resource development, cultivating a resilient corporate infrastructure is much like preparing the soil for a bumper harvest it requires patience, calculated strategy, and the right expertise at the helm. Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper, which is actively driving mine development projects across Ethiopia and Saudi …

Akobo Minerals (Akobo), the Scandinavian-based gold producer operating the Segele underground gold mine in Ethiopia, one of the world’s highest-grade underground gold mines, delivered approximately 16 kg of doré gold at an average grade of 26 g/t in August. The development made the company’s second-best production month to date. Cumulative …

Metso is introducing the Sampo™ Cell, a breakthrough innovation in coarse particle flotation that enhances recovery of coarse particles without compromising fine particle recovery, helping mining companies improve the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of their operations. “Mining companies are under increasing pressure to process more complex ores, improve recovery and …

Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir range with four new portable air compressors: the X-Air 1100-23, X-Air 1200-25 PACE, X-Air 1200-30, and X-Air 1300-30 PACE. Developed for drilling applications in construction, mining and oil & gas, the new models combine high air output with a compact footprint to help customers …