Forget coffee and injera for a moment. Ethiopia’s earth is proving to be a veritable treasure chest, with the Ministry of Mines announcing a staggering $2.1 billion windfall from gold exports in the first nine months of the 2017 fiscal year. This glittering performance, revealed during a high-level review attended …
Read More »Tin Price Plunge as Congo Mine Gears Up After Rebel Retreat
Global tin markets have been sent into a spin this week, with prices crashing to their lowest point in two months following news that major producer Alphamin Resources Corp is set to restart operations at its crucial Bisie mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Just a month ago, fears …
Read More »Tanzanian Gold Miner Strikes it Rich with Double-Sized Plant Upgrade
Johannesburg, South Africa – A Tanzanian gold producer is betting big on a golden future, commissioning a massive upgrade to its processing plant that will effectively double its output. The ambitious expansion, spearheaded by South African-linked mining equipment giant DELKOR, comes as the price of the precious metal continues its …
Read More »SEW-EURODRIVE Gears Up for African Domination with Bold Expansion
Johannesburg – Forget whispers of ambition; at SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa, the roar of industrial progress is echoing across the continent. Managing Director Raymond Obermeyer has declared the company’s strategic “African Strategy” is no longer just a blueprint but a thriving reality, positioning them to seize a leading role in the …
Read More »Marula Mining Strikes Gold in Kenya: High-Grade Manganese Ore Discovery Boosts Kilifi Plant Prospects- Updated
Marula Mining, an African mining and development company, has unearthed a significant high-grade manganese ore deposit in Kilifi County, Kenya, a discovery that could significantly boost the profitability of its Kilifi Manganese Processing Plant. The company revealed that channel samples taken from the Ganze region, a key area for supplying …
Read More »SkyJacks, ALR sign distribution deal-Updated
Innovative and reliable equipment solutions for the construction, mining, and industrial sectors SkyJacks says its solutions are designed to meet the stringent demands of sectors such as mining, engineering, and construction. The company has penned an exclusive distribution agreement with Atlas Lifting and Rigging (ALR) across Southern Africa. According to …
Read More »Wacker Neuson offers equipment for optimal concrete consolidation – Updated
Achieving strength, durability, and a flawless finish in concrete structures begins with effective consolidation which is critical to ensuring that every concrete project stands the test of time. Wacker Neuson, a leading global manufacturer of top-tier light- and compact equipment, also leads the industry with advanced concrete solutions. Their range …
Read More »TAKRAF Group awarded new contract for conveying system for Collahuasi mine in Chile – Updated
TAKRAF Group (‘TAKRAF’) is pleased to announce the award to engineer and supply the conveying system (CV-8001, CV-8002 and CV-8003) for Minera Collahuasi’s Ujina growth project in Chile. The main objective of the Ujina growth project is to increase the capacity of the concentrator plant. The Collahuasi mine is located …
Read More »BARRICK’S TWIGA PARTNERSHIP DRIVES SUSTAINABLE VALUE CREATION IN TANZANIA’S ECONOMY- Updated
Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) has injected over $4.24 billion into the Tanzanian economy since establishing the Twiga joint venture with the government in 2019, contributing $888 million in 2024 alone. Twiga comprises the North Mara and Bulyanhulu gold mines. At a media briefing here today, Barrick president and chief …
Read More »Tanzania Detonates Import Dependence with Launch of First Explosives Plant
Tanzania has ignited a new era for its mining sector with the inauguration of its first-ever explosives manufacturing plant. Minerals Minister Anthony Mavunde presided over the launch of Solar Nitrochemicals Limited in the Kisarawe district, a move hailed as a significant step towards value addition and bolstering industries that serve …
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