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International mineral resource exploration company, Tsodilo Resources engaged in the search for economic metal deposits in Botswana intends to expand into Namibia and DRC. The company has established subsidiaries in the two countries, authorities at the mineral firm have announced. James Bruchs, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tsodilo said …

By BAZIN MAMBUMINA Trinity Metals Ltd. has commenced its first sonic drilling program at the Nyakabingo mine in Rwanda, aiming to expand its resource base and optimize production at one of Africa’s largest tungsten deposits. The Rwanda-focused miner plans to drill up to 106 holes at depths of 12 meters …

When Good Oils Go Bad Part 7 By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, continues the discussion around oil condition – the latest topic is additive depletion. Tell me if this sounds familiar – you glance at your phone and see 12% battery remaining. Not ideal, …

One of the world’s largest copper producers, Normet and Codelco have entered into a five-year technology development program to advance autonomous and remotely operated underground mining technologies. The collaboration will focus on developing safer, more productive mining processes through technology pilots at Codelco’s El Teniente mine in Chile. The program …

Every roof has its limits, and installers across sub Saharan Africa are looking for ways to get more from the space they have. Sungrow’s answer is the MGTL series, a new range of three phase hybrid inverters, covering 10 kW to 25 kW, now available in the region. A hybrid …

New gold trading centres are expected to connect artisanal and small-scale miners in Malawi to formal markets, as efforts to curb smuggling, strengthen foreign exchange earnings and retain more value from the country’s mineral resources gather momentum. Mining Minister Thoko Tembo said the Malawi Mining Investment Company (MAMICO) had made …

Even as first ore nears the grinding circuit at its Kurmuk mine in western Ethiopia, TSX listed Allied Gold Corporation is looking past opening day. With first gold expected shortly after commissioning, the company says its focus is already on extending mine life and finding richer ore zones within a …

Cross-border electricity trade is emerging as a key driver of energy security and industrial growth, with stronger regional transmission networks offering new opportunities for mining, manufacturing and mineral beneficiation. Beyond expanding generation capacity, Africa must improve its ability to move power across borders, link countries with complementary energy resources and …

Perpetual Next have signed a license and engineering agreement with Air Liquide Engineering and Technologies for the supply of syngas-to-methanol technology for Perpetual Next’s first biomethanol facility, with an option to extend across other biomethanol sites. The agreement marks an important step in the industrial roll-out of Perpetual Next’s Biomethanol …

A planned 67% increase in pipeline capacity along the Beira–Feruka route is putting regional fuel security in focus, with infrastructure operators and industry stakeholders set to meet in Zambia to examine how the expansion could improve supply to mining and industrial markets across Southern Africa. Companhia do Pipeline Moçambique-Zimbabwe (CPMZ) …