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The Joburg Indaba South African Mining Hall of Fame has welcomed Natascha Viljoen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Newmont Corporation, recognising more than 30 years of leadership that runs from the processing plants of South Africa to the helm of the world’s leading gold company. Minister of Mineral and …

Ethiopia and Djibouti are turning to the same industrialist who has already bet billions on the region’s energy infrastructure. Ethiopia, Djibouti and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote plan to build a $660 million refined petroleum pipeline connecting the two countries, a Spokesperson in Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s office said. The …

A rapidly expanding generation base is putting Ethiopia’s power network under pressure to keep pace, making transmission investment central to the country’s energy ambitions. Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) has allocated 313.8 billion Birr (US$1.9 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with 70.3% directed towards capital expenditure as the country works …

Multotec Zambia is marking its 25th anniversary in 2026 with the opening of a new facility which serve as the Central Africa Regional Head Office, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the country and the region’s mining industry. Multotec’s expertise, technology, and service capabilities closer to customers, while positioning the business …

With a focus on building a resilient mining sector in a volatile global economy, the 2026 Joburg Mining Indaba taking place on 7 and 8 October 2026 in Sandton will be looking for practical ways of converting its substantial mineral potential into sustained mining investment. As geopolitical volatility continues to …

The African Development Bank Group has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to cooperate on developing Africa’s railway systems and deepening regional economic integration. Mike Salawou, Bank Group Director for Infrastructure and Urban Development signed on behalf of the …

Recognising that technology alone cannot deliver safer, more productive underground mining operations, BME, an Omnia Holdings company, has developed its Portable Training Unit to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical application. The realistic, hands-on training platform enables mining companies to build workforce competency, improve safety, protect production assets …

With Uganda’s next phase of economic growth set to depend on doing more with what it already produces, the government is seeking to turn its $69 billion economy into the foundation for a far more ambitious $500 billion future. The economy has expanded from about $50 billion, narrowing the distance …

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 …

After 20 years of dedicated leadership from Thomas Holtz, Multotec announces the appointment of Johan Robbertse as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, during a formal handover at Electra Mining Africa 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of South Africa’s leading mineral processing equipment manufacturers. Robbertse …