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The Congolese Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has announced a new agreement with China’s CMOC Group, the majority shareholder at the world’s second largest cobalt mine, Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM), to ensure more Congolese participation in the value chain of the project. ARSP and CMOC Group, …

Africa, a continent blessed with sunshine and wind in abundance, is grappling with a persistent energy crisis. Millions live in darkness, and economic growth sputters due to unreliable power supplies. But a new report by Boston University suggests a potential gamechanger: China. “China has a unique opportunity to spearhead an …

Jordi Vila, currently Nissan Divisional Vice President Marketing and Sales Europe is appointed as President Nissan Africa, as DVP. Joni Paiva, currently Nissan Africa President & India Sales & Marketing DVP will return to the Renault group. Vila is a 30-year Nissan veteran with extensive experience sales and marketing in …

With sustainability discussion topping most agenda in different sectors, another international mining forum is expected to discuss sustainable transformation of the raw materials in the mining sector. Slated for the 6th and 7th of June, the 17th Mining Forum in Berlin is expected to bring together experts, managers and decision-makers …

In a story that highlights South African engineering prowess under pressure, Trafo Power Solutions has emerged as the unlikely hero for a copper-zinc mine expansion in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Trafo, a specialist in dry-type transformer applications, has been contracted to supply three mini-substations and two transformers – …

Ensuring that condition monitoring customers whose maintenance staff undergo ongoing technical skills training earn significant returns from their investment into the training courses, is a priority for condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck. Maintenance crew members can choose from more than 15 courses that are conducted by WearCheck’s experts in various …

East Africa’s energy sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven not just by technological advancements but also by a powerful new force: women leaders. For decades, this industry has been a male-dominated domain. However, a growing number of women are shattering glass ceilings and playing pivotal roles in shaping the …

Barrick Gold Corporation has officially opened its world class training academy at the old Buzwagi mine, in line with Barrick’s mine closure objective of leaving a positive legacy after mining has finished. The Barrick Academy is designed to offer tailor-made training programs aimed at developing Barrick’s frontline managers to grow …

The relentless surge in demand for critical minerals, the building blocks of clean technologies like electric vehicles and wind turbines, is poised to fundamentally reshape the mining sector, according to industry experts. Meeting ambitious climate goals hinges on securing a steady supply of these minerals, but the current approach won’t …

As the world grapples with the need for sustainable energy solutions amid a digital revolution, Hitachi Energy hosted Hitachi Energy Day Tanzania on 16 February at the Serena Hotel, Dar es Salaam. Building on the success of previous events in Johannesburg and Cape Town, this year’s event showcased a convergence …