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 …
Read More »Akobo Minerals Boosts Gold Production and Advances Vertical Shaft Development
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 …
Read More »Aterian Resumes Rwanda Mineral Trading Following System Stabilisation
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 …
Read More »Upskilled workers add value to maintenance teams
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 …
Read More »Mining, automotive leaders in high-powered Mining Indaba brainstorm
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 …
Read More »AFSIC 2025 – Investing in Africa
AFSIC – Investing in Africa is the leading Africa focused investment conference and is held annually in London. AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2025 will take place on 14 – 15th October 2025 at Park Plaza Westminster. At the heart of AFSIC is dialogue focusing on nurturing investment and collaboration …
Read More »Major Player Pledges to Boost Local Procurement in DRC
A significant moment unfolded at the ongoing Investing in African Mining Indaba when a major mining company pledged to enhance its local procurement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following insights from a local community organiser.This commitment was made at the conclusion of a session titled “Disruption Required – …
Read More »ABB and Epiroc Strengthen Collaboration on Underground Trolley Solutions for Mining
Epiroc and ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance underground trolley solutions, supporting the mining industry’s transition towards increased productivity, enhanced safety and decarbonisation. This agreement builds on previous successful technology deployments in Swedish mines. Under the MoU, both companies will work together to conduct a comprehensive …
Read More »Staying Focused Amidst Measured Progress in Mining
Despite global geopolitical uncertainties, Africa’s mining sector continues to make measurable strides in advancing its economic and social contributions. Speaking at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, SRK Consulting Managing Director Andrew van Zyl noted the sector’s steady progress in adopting safer and more responsible mining practices. …
Read More »Innovator Awarded US$25,000 Research Grant- Mining Indaba
Lisa October and Diana Kasymova have been named the winners of the 2025 Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield following a fiercely competitive final round at Mining Indaba in Cape Town. The Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield (MIRB), convened by the Development Partner Institute (DPI) and hosted at Investing in African …
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