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Schneider Electric SE, the French multinational specializing in energy management and automation, is rolling out a new distribution strategy in East Africa to boost sales and optimize inventory. The initiative, dubbed the Pro Retailer program, aims to expand the company’s market reach by leveraging a network of accredited local resellers. …

Fires on vibrating screen decks pose a significant threat to mining operations, as they can rapidly escalate into uncontrollable incidents that endanger personnel, damage equipment, and disrupt production. Multotec’s newly developed Flame Retardant (FR) rubber screen panels provide mines and quarries with a proactive solution to reduce fire risks while …

Australian gold miner Perseus Mining reported quarterly production of 99 953 oz for the period ended 30 September, the first quarter of its 2026 financial year. The result reflects planned lower production as the company transitions its flagship Yaouré mine in Côte d’Ivoire from open pit to underground operations. Perseus …

London-listed Blencowe Resources has cemented the formidable potential of its Uganda-based Orom-Cross graphite project, transitioning it into a financing and development phase following the successful completion of a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS). The DFS confirms the project’s capacity to be a Tier 1 global graphite producer, outlining an initial 15-year …

Metso, a global leader in sustainable technology and services for the aggregates, minerals processing, and metals industries, has officially announced a pivotal distribution agreement with Rock Plant Ltd., a respected dealership for heavy machinery across East Africa. This strategic contract immediately strengthens Metso’s market presence in the region, appointing Rock …

As the global demand for critical minerals accelerates, the continent’s role is shifting from resource supplier to indispensable partner in powering the energy transition, industrial growth, and global security. The time to elevate Africa’s position on the world stage is now.   This was the call to action at a …

Metso has signed an agreement to divest its loading and hauling business in Finland and Sweden, operating under the Häggblom legal entities, to Miilux Oy, a Finnish-based company which sells and manufactures wear resistant and personal protection solutions – utilizing its own brands and innovations. The agreement follows the strategic assessment …

Volt Resources Ltd (ASX: VRC, OTC: VLTRF) has entered a strategic partnership with Unbounded Opportunities Fund SPC (UOF), securing a conditional US$11.1 million equity investment to fast-track the development of its Bunyu Graphite Project in Tanzania. The agreement ushers in a redesigned Stage 1 development aimed at higher production rates, …

Global energy technology leader Schneider Electric marked GivingTuesday with an engaging virtual event, highlighting the significant impact of employee volunteerism across English-speaking Africa. Under the theme, “Everyone Can Make a Change,” the occasion united volunteers, beneficiaries, and leaders from Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, demonstrating the company’s deep-seated commitment to …

Rising global gold prices, which have surged more than 50% this year, have ignited a significant illicit mining operation at two fully permitted gold properties owned by Vancouver-based East Africa Metals (EAM) in Ethiopia’s politically volatile Tigray region, according to a report by The Globe and Mail and the Bureau …