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A new frontier in gold exploration is emerging in Kenya, where traditional, costly methods are being challenged by the precision of satellite technology. A recent case study by Farmonaut, a remote sensing firm, details a successful project that used satellite imagery to pinpoint potential gold deposits in a 26-square-kilometre area, …

London-listed Caracal Gold has signed a four-month exclusivity agreement with Tanzanian mining company Pumba Resources, targeting gold prospecting licence applications in Tanzania’s Geita and Singida regions. The agreement, announced on 1 August 2025, grants Caracal exclusive rights until November 30 to conduct legal, technical and financial due diligence on Pumba’s …

Booyco Engineering, a South African provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions, has completed a major supply deal with a mining operation in Tanzania. The company delivered 20 HVAC systems, along with installation kits and compressors, to a mine seeking to enhance operator comfort and equipment performance in …

Some high-level delegates and expert speakers are expected at this year’s DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum, the organisers have revealed. The third edition of the event scheduled to taking place from 29 to 30 September in Kolwezi is expected to provide unparalleled insights and connections for global investors, manufacturers and strategic …

Finland has emerged as the world’s most attractive jurisdiction for mining investment, reclaiming the top spot in the Fraser Institute’s 2025 Annual Survey of Mining Companies. The Nordic nation’s ascent from 16th place last year signals a shift in global investor confidence toward stable, well-governed jurisdictions. The Fraser Institute’s report, …

London-listed Blencowe Resources has signed a non-binding offtake agreement with UK advanced materials manufacturer Perpetuus Advanced Materials (PAM) for fine flake graphite from its Orom-Cross project in Uganda. The deal covers 19,000 tonnes of +97% total graphite carbon (TGC) fine flake graphite over five years, a significant portion of Orom-Cross’s …

Xtelify’s pioneering digital capabilities to accelerate Airtel Africa’s digital transformations Xtelify, a fully owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel (‘Airtel’) housing all of Airtel’s digital assets and capabilities, today launched an AI-powered, future-ready software platform that will help telcos all around the world rid themselves of underlying complexity, focus on the …

Marula Mining PLC is advancing its strategic presence in Kenya, announcing key partnerships with the Geological Society of Kenya (GSK) and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT). The Africa-focused mining firm is seeking to integrate itself into the country’s academic and professional landscape, signaling a long-term commitment to …

Australian-listed company Celsius Resources has reduced the value of its Opuwo Cobalt Project in northwest Namibia by approximately N$75 million, citing ongoing market difficulties and uncertainty around how long it would take to develop the site. The decision was outlined in Celsius’s June 2025 quarterly report and reflects broader struggles …

Namtumbo District, Tanzania – A silent revolution is brewing in the heart of Tanzania, poised to transform the nation’s economic landscape and power its future. Following the near-completion of a pilot smelting facility, the Namtumbo District is set to become the epicentre of Tanzania’s burgeoning uranium mining industry, a move …