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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 …

The Democratic Republic of Congo has marked what officials call a turning point for the global battery industry after the state cobalt company produced its first 1,000 tonnes of traceable artisanal cobalt. The move represents a deliberate shift towards a more transparent and regulated supply chain in a country that …

The European Commission (EC) has launched a substantial €545-million Team Europe package to accelerate Africa’s transition to clean energy, aligning with the continent’s ambitious development goals and global climate targets. The funding was announced by EC President Ursula von der Leyen as part of the ‘Scaling Up Renewables in Africa’ …

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 …

United Nations Climate Change Conference dubbed (COP30) ongoing at Belém in Brazil will zoom on the mining sector. According to ICMM team, this year, mining and metals are higher on the agenda than ever – driven by geopolitical considerations. In addition, there is recognition that mining and metals are part …

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 …

Africa’s vast mineral wealth took centre stage at the second international “Russia–Africa Expo-2025”, where a high-level roundtable explored new avenues for cooperation between African countries, Russia and China in the mining sector. Hosted by the Financial and Business Association of Euro-Asian Cooperation (FBA EAC) in Moscow, the discussion highlighted how …

Following the recent G20 summit, a clear message has emerged: Africa is not merely a beneficiary of the global economy, but a formidable builder, innovator, and industrial force. This reality is most evident in the continent’s accelerating digital and industrial transformation across critical sectors like mining, ports, energy, and infrastructure, …