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Multotec has opened a consolidated research and development and test work facility, designed to improve process flow, to efficiently serve the global mineral processing industry. The facility, located in Spartan, outside Johannesburg, now boasts a showroom for an enhanced customer experience. The Multotec technology division conducts comprehensive test work for …

The government has issued a stern warning to cement producers, accusing them of fueling illegal mining activities by purchasing materials from unlicensed sources. Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho reprimanded industry players during a meeting with cement manufacturers and representatives from the Kenya Association of Manufacturers and the Kenya Chamber of …

Barrick Gold Corporation has underscored its significant contribution to the Tanzanian economy, revealing that it injected over US$888 million into the country in 2024 alone. Since forming Twiga, its joint venture with the Tanzanian government in 2019, Barrick has contributed a total of over US$4.24 billion. These figures were highlighted …

The cross-disciplinary team of Metso and University of Cape Town (UCT) took first place in the Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield competition held in Cape Town, South Africa, from February 3rd to 6th. Participants were challenged to present innovative and sustainable solutions for revolutionizing tailings management and achieving zero harm, …

Atlas Copco’s DrillAir range of air compressors are specifically developed and engineered to provide maximum air flow at any pressure setting, delivering game-changing efficient and sustainable solutions for a multitude of drilling applications including ground engineering, drill and blast, water well, geothermal and foundation drilling. “We can say with confidence …

The efficient operation of slurry pumps in the mining industry is critical and pump wear technology is playing an increasingly significant role in monitoring and maintaining pump performance. An innovative solution that is making waves in the industry is the KSB GIW® SLYsight technology. This advanced slurry pump wear monitoring …

Scandinavian-based Ethiopian gold producer Akobo Minerals AB (publ) has provided an operational update for January 2025, reporting steady gold production and outlining plans for a new vertical mine shaft at its Segele deposit. Gold output for the month totalled just over 2 kg of doré gold, bringing cumulative production to …

London-listed Aterian PLC has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Eastinco Ltd, has resumed mineral trading operations in Rwanda. The company had previously suspended trading due to challenges encountered with the initial rollout of the Inkomane trading system, a government-mandated platform. However, with the system now stabilized and widely adopted, Eastinco …

Maintenance costs, which are traditionally grudge expenses for businesses or industrial operations, can be kept to a minimum by ensuring that maintenance crews are properly trained in key aspects of the condition monitoring process. So says Steven Lumley, technical manager at specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck. ‘The rate at which …

A high-powered interactive workshop at Investing In African Mining Indaba proposed a range of solutions for commodity-rich African countries to work with the automotive sector to re-think industrial policy around critical minerals. In the emerging energy transition era, the convergence of the mining and automotive sectors is set to shape …