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Wits Mining Institute director, Professor Glen Nwaila has allayed fears that South Africa’s mining industry is hitting a plunge. “Despite the global economic challenges, South Africa has become more attractive to investors due to the surge in demand for raw materials, as witnessed by the eight-fold increase in South Africa’s …

The South African delegation at the World Economic Forum,recently, affirmed that the country is ready to partner with the local and global community to boost investment opportunities that will yield economic development. But the country faces a worsening energy and logistics crisis — resources critical for creating economic development, jobs …

President Hakainde Hichilema has announced the country’s intentions to build a pipeline to transport oil products from the port of Beira, Mozambique. Supporting the vision, Mozambican transport minister Mateus Magala said a boom in mineral resources in Zambia means that Mozambique should plan to increase the volume of cargo that …

Jon Lind has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer at Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection, effective September 1st, 2023. According to the company, Lind brings over 25 years of experience in executive leadership roles, including his most recent position as Chief Executive Officer at CTEK, a global leader in …

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) Uganda has granted ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths approval for its demonstration plant at the Makuutu rare earths project. The demonstration plant is expected to validate and optimise results from the Stage 1 definitive feasibility study (DFS), which was released last month, and will …

Throughout 2022, 40% of industrial control system (ICS) computers globally were attacked with malware. In Africa, the figure sits at 47%, according to Kaspersky. The three countries which experienced the most attacks on ICS infrastructure were Ethiopia (62%), Algeria (59%), and Burundi (57%). They are followed by Rwanda (46%), Kenya …

Walkabout Resources has signed a term sheet with Gemcorp, an emerging-markets focused investment fund manager, for up to US$25 million to complete construction of the Lindi Jumbo Graphite Mine in Tanzania. Andrew Cunningham, Walkabout Chief Executive Officer said Lindi Jumbo project is more than 85% complete to cost prior to …

MINERS and mineral dealers in the country have been urged to abide by laws, safety, environmental conservation and proper use of explosives in mining activities. The Mining Commission Chairman, Professor Idris Kikula made the remarks recently insisting that every miner has the responsibility of protecting the environment as per laws. …

With experts, specialists and thought leaders drawn across the region, the Annual Africa ESG or Impact Investing and Sustainable Finance Summit-East Africa Forum, will be held this week in Nairobi. “We look forward to robust and engaging discussions,” said Imani Makau, Head of Operations and Business Development- Africa for East …

Investing in African Mining Indaba 2023 has delivered a record post-pandemic turnout in attendance, which is testament to the ever-increasing appetite for investing on the continent. The four-day Indaba, held from 6-9 February 2023 in Cape Town, provided delegates with insight into the future of mining, current operational trends and …