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Addis Ababa – A new chapter in Afro-Asian trade relations is being written in the mineral-rich earth of Ethiopia, as the East African nation and India officially launched a groundbreaking report today, highlighting the vast, untapped potential for mineral exports and investment. The joint initiative aims to unlock a new …

NAIROBI – A bombshell report by SwissAid, a leading non-governmental organisation, has cast a dark shadow over Kenya, alleging the East African powerhouse has become a major hub for the smuggling and resale of illicit gold sourced from war-torn South Sudan, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The …

ASX-listed Chrysos Corporation has entered a master services agreement (MSA) with global miner Newmont Corporation to deploy its advanced PhotonAssay technology at Newmont’s gold sites worldwide. The first PhotonAssay unit will be installed at Newmont’s Ahafo mine in Ghana during the first half of the 2026 financial year, marking a …

Accelerating Africa’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) ambitions will depend on mobilizing risk-tolerant investment, building strong technical and commercial partnerships, and committing to local capacity-building, according to panellists at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris. Speaking during a discussion on monetizing African gas sponsored by Perenco, UTM Offshore …

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 …

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 …

A new geopolitical battleground has emerged in Africa, as global powers jostle for access to the continent’s vast reserves of “green” minerals, vital for the burgeoning renewable energy and digital industries. A groundbreaking report by the African Policy Research Institute (APRI), “Mapping Africa’s Green Mineral Partnerships,” reveals a complex web …

In a recent webinar hosted by blasting experts BME, industry leaders highlighted the transformative potential of the company’s cutting-edge AXXIS™ initiation system. This advanced technology, designed to enhance safety and efficiency in mining operations, is poised to revolutionise the industry. “Mines can save costs while enhancing safety, by applying the …

Epiroc, a leading provider of productivity solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries, has launched the Terrah Series, a groundbreaking new family of utility vehicles designed to enhance safety, productivity, and versatility in underground operations. The Terrah Series, born from the successful acquisition of AARD Mining Equipment, leverages decades of …

With abundant sunshine and wind southern Africa is perfectly positioned to become a global powerhouse in green hydrogen production. As the world shifts towards cleaner energy sources Namibia and South Africa provide favourable conditions and are well situated upon one of the world’s central shipping routes to transport the commodity …