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A thunderclap of ambition echoed across the African continent this week as energy and finance ministers converged in Dar es Salaam, igniting a bold new partnership, “Mission 300,” aimed at electrifying the lives of 300 million people. Forget boardroom platitudes; this summit, a veritable power surge of collaboration, crackled with …

Industry experts, legislators, and investors to investigate the copper potential of Africa are set to convene at African Mining Week 2025, later this year. This year, the event will be held under the theme: ‘From Extraction to Beneficiation: Maximizing Africa’s Mineral Wealth’ African Mining Week 2025 will be a vital …

Fully integrating into the mine site’s Cat Command autonomous haulage fleet to control haul road dust, the market’s first commercially available AWT is built on the field-proven 789D mining truck chassis and integrates the truck, tank and Cat Water Delivery System (WDS), connected with Cat MineStar™ technology. Helping prevent haul …

Volvo Construction Equipment is releasing six new excavator models in Africa and the Middle East, with up to 15 percent greater fuel efficiency, improved productivity and maintenance options, and a brand-new operator environment. The six new models – the EC210, EC220, EC230, EC260, EC300, and EC360 – combine cutting-edge technology, …

WearCheck Water’s Johannesburg laboratory was recently awarded ISO/IEC17025 Accreditation for Total Coliforms and E.coli Testing, after a rigorous audit process, adding to the company’s extensive list of certifications, and reinforcing the laboratory’s adherence to  national and international work-quality standards. WearCheck Water operates under the umbrella of specialist condition monitoring company, …

Tanzania has taken a giant leap towards establishing itself as a key player in the global helium market, with Helium One Global securing a landmark Mining Licence for its southern Rukwa Helium Project. The licence, granted by Tanzania’s Mining Commission, covers an expansive 480km², a testament to the nation’s confidence …

Tanzania has firmly positioned itself as a key player in the global energy transition, showcasing its vast reserves of critical minerals at the recent Tanzania Mining and Investment Forum 2024. The conference, held at the Julius Nyerere Convention Center, drew over 1,500 delegates from across the globe, highlighting the nation’s …

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 …

Tanzania is rapidly emerging as a key player in the global lithium market, capitalizing on strategic government initiatives and a surge of interest from international mining companies. A bold 2023 ban on raw lithium exports, designed to spur local processing and value addition, is proving to be a catalyst for …

Dar es Salaam: The Tanzanian government is making significant strides in promoting women’s inclusion in the sustainable mining sector, a move aimed at empowering women economically and transforming a traditionally male-dominated industry. A recent symposium in Dar es Salaam, held in the lead-up to International Women’s Day, highlighted the government’s …