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The dusty plains of northwest Tanzania are set to reverberate with the powerful hum of cutting-edge Finnish engineering, as mining giant Metso Corporation bags a colossal order exceeding €20 million to equip Sotta Mining’s burgeoning Nyanzaga gold project. The deal, announced yesterday, will see Metso deliver energy-efficient comminution equipment, including …

A promising graphite venture in Uganda has caught the eye of a major African financial institution, signaling a potential surge in investment for the burgeoning project. London-listed Blencowe Resources announced this week that the African Finance Corporation (AFC) has formally expressed interest in injecting significant funds, both through debt and …

Marula Mining, an African mining and development company, has unearthed a significant high-grade manganese ore deposit in Kilifi County, Kenya, a discovery that could significantly boost the profitability of its Kilifi Manganese Processing Plant. The company revealed that channel samples taken from the Ganze region, a key area for supplying …

Achieving strength, durability, and a flawless finish in concrete structures begins with effective consolidation which is critical to ensuring that every concrete project stands the test of time. Wacker Neuson, a leading global manufacturer of top-tier light- and compact equipment, also leads the industry with advanced concrete solutions. Their range …

TAKRAF Group (‘TAKRAF’) is pleased to announce the award to engineer and supply the conveying system (CV-8001, CV-8002 and CV-8003) for Minera Collahuasi’s Ujina growth project in Chile. The main objective of the Ujina growth project is to increase the capacity of the concentrator plant. The Collahuasi mine is located …

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 …

Nairobi, Kenya – Technology titan Hitachi Energy was a beacon at the 25th Africa Energy Forum, a dazzling showcase of innovation and ambition that lit up the Kenyan capital in June. The forum, a melting pot of government, industry, and finance, was a stage for bold ideas and concrete plans …

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 …

Beijing: As Ethiopia and China mark 55 years of diplomatic ties, Ambassador Tefera Derbew has affirmed the enduring strength of their relationship, describing it as a “deep-rooted, multifaceted” alliance that continues to flourish. Speaking to China Daily, the Ambassador highlighted the remarkable evolution of the partnership, which he characterized as …

The burgeoning Rwandan mining industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, faces a significant challenge following the European Union’s decision to impose sanctions on key officials and entities. The EU’s move, announced on March 17, 2025, alleges Rwandan involvement in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) …