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The Southwestern Ethiopian Peoples’ Regional State has delivered 150 kilograms of gold to the National Bank of Ethiopia during the current fiscal year, halving its initial target of 300 kilograms. Gebremariam Setegn, Director General of the Regional Mining and Energy Development Agency, attributed the shortfall primarily to illegal trade and …

Water-related risks can easily be underestimated in a due diligence study of a mining operation, with pollution and flooding being among the many aspects that prospective investors or lenders need to consider. “In most mining transactions, the issue of water generally presents a significant risk to investors,” said Peter Shepherd, …

ENTEBBE, UGANDA – In a significant move set to bolster the East African oil and natural gas sector, the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) of Tanzania, the Zanzibar Petroleum Regulatory Authority (ZPRA), and the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement, inked …

Construction is officially underway at Perseus’s Nyanzaga Gold Project in Tanzania, and is gathering strong momentum, authorities at the company have revealed. According to the company, the recent progress at the project include focus on bulk earthworks, laying the groundwork for future infrastructure, new camp establishment ramping up and significant …

Offering opportunities for knowledge exchange over the past 30 years, the MiningFoum remains an important European networking platform for the continent’s mining industry. Slated for the 18th to the 19th of June, the MiningForum 2026, under the theme of ‘Raw Materials Momentum’ will discuss current developments along the entire raw …

As South Africa celebrates Youth Month in June 2025, a powerful initiative is underway to empower young minds across the continent. The third annual ESG Africa Student Innovation Competition has officially launched, calling on students to submit bold ideas that tackle Africa’s most urgent sustainability challenges. This pan-African competition is …

Tanzania – The Deputy Minister of Minerals, Dr. Steven Kiruswa, is urging small-scale miners across Tanzania to thoroughly familiarize themselves with the Mining Act, Chapter 123, and its accompanying regulations. This call comes as a crucial step to mitigate conflicts at mining sites, which have historically impeded the sector’s growth. …

Innomotics, a global leader in electric motors and large drive systems, has secured a major electrification contract for a significant mining operation in northern Chile. The value of the order is in the double-digit million-euro range. As the world’s largest copper producer, Chile plays a central role in the global …

Safety remains a central priority in the mining industry, particularly when it comes to the storage, handling, and use of explosives. According to Dr Ramesh Dhoorgapersadh, BME’s General Manager for Operational Excellence and Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ), fast-evolving technology is playing a vital role in supporting mines …

The journey through the world of additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, continues. This time, we dive into the bubbly world of foam inhibitors. What are they? Methyl silicone and organic polymers What do they do? Prevent the formation of foam How do they do it? Reduce the surface …