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Graphite producer and battery materials developer Volt Resources Limited’s latest update on Bunyu Graphite Project in Tanzania indicates progress. Tanzania’s Ministry of Minerals has sent the company draft shareholders’ agreement and framework agreement to start negotiations of these agreements. And the company has responded to the letter and is working …

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – As the world races towards a greener future, Tanzania is poised to become a key player in the global energy transition. The East African nation, rich in critical minerals essential for clean technologies, is experiencing a surge in mining investment. Experts predict that the sector’s …

Organisers of the annual mining Electra Mining Africa are optimistic the event will offer participants an opportunity to discover new tools, and gain insights that can propel business forward. Slated for next month in South Africa, the annual mining platform promises to connect top-tier exhibitors and experts in the industry. …

Tanzania is experiencing a gold rush of a different kind. While the country has long been renowned for its vast mineral wealth, it is the small-scale, artisanal miners who are increasingly striking it rich. This burgeoning sector is not just about individual fortunes; it’s transforming communities and contributing significantly to …

The search is on for the world’s top forklift driver, with entries now open for the prestigious Forklift Driver of the Year competition. The thrilling showdown will take place at the Electra Mining Africa exhibition in Nasrec, Johannesburg, from 2 to 6 September 2024. Organised by Lifting Africa and LEEASA …

SKF Group, a global leader in the bearing industry, recently made a significant impact on aspiring engineers at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) by participating in the institution’s esteemed Student Career Open Day. The event, organized by the SaiMechE (South African Institution of Mechanical Engineering) student chapter, provided a platform …

Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro, the Minister of State for Mineral Development of the Republic of Uganda, will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Africa Down Under (ADU) conference in Perth, Western Australia. The event, a leading platform for connecting African mining and resources companies with global investors, will take place …

Adjustable chocks from SKF will play an important role in the world’s largest visible/near-infrared telescope, the ELT, which is currently under construction in Chile An unsung product from SKF’s catalogue – the adjustable chock – has played a key role in the construction of a huge telescope. The European Southern …

Akobo Minerals’ Segele processing plant is now operational, according to latest announcement by the leading gold exploration and mining company based in Scandinavia with operations in Ethiopia The milestone represents a significant advancement for the company’s operations in Ethiopia. The commissioning process has successfully activated the majority of the Segele …

While many African countries benefit from mining’s growth, there remain concerns about communities adjacent to mines facing risks to their groundwater or surface water supply and resources – casting a spotlight on mines’ water stewardship responsibilities. “Africa’s world-class copper belt, for instance, holds great potential for the future, and mining …