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Tanzania has firmly positioned itself as a key player in the global energy transition, showcasing its vast reserves of critical minerals at the recent Tanzania Mining and Investment Forum 2024. The conference, held at the Julius Nyerere Convention Center, drew over 1,500 delegates from across the globe, highlighting the nation’s …

Tanzania is rapidly emerging as a key player in the global lithium market, capitalizing on strategic government initiatives and a surge of interest from international mining companies. A bold 2023 ban on raw lithium exports, designed to spur local processing and value addition, is proving to be a catalyst for …

Lubrication is crucial for every transmission gearbox. If lubrication is too low or absent, friction between the gears increases the housing surface temperature, leading to excessive mechanical wear. Once a vehicle is manufactured, it undergoes a test bench assessment before leaving the factory for sale. As part of the end-of-line …

The government has issued a stern warning to cement producers, accusing them of fueling illegal mining activities by purchasing materials from unlicensed sources. Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho reprimanded industry players during a meeting with cement manufacturers and representatives from the Kenya Association of Manufacturers and the Kenya Chamber of …

The cross-disciplinary team of Metso and University of Cape Town (UCT) took first place in the Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield competition held in Cape Town, South Africa, from February 3rd to 6th. Participants were challenged to present innovative and sustainable solutions for revolutionizing tailings management and achieving zero harm, …

Atlas Copco’s DrillAir range of air compressors are specifically developed and engineered to provide maximum air flow at any pressure setting, delivering game-changing efficient and sustainable solutions for a multitude of drilling applications including ground engineering, drill and blast, water well, geothermal and foundation drilling. “We can say with confidence …

The efficient operation of slurry pumps in the mining industry is critical and pump wear technology is playing an increasingly significant role in monitoring and maintaining pump performance. An innovative solution that is making waves in the industry is the KSB GIW® SLYsight technology. This advanced slurry pump wear monitoring …

Scandinavian-based Ethiopian gold producer Akobo Minerals AB (publ) has provided an operational update for January 2025, reporting steady gold production and outlining plans for a new vertical mine shaft at its Segele deposit. Gold output for the month totalled just over 2 kg of doré gold, bringing cumulative production to …

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 …