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As new business trends emerge, the 2024 Africa Shared Value and ESG Summit is set to transform the African business landscape. Organisers said the summit is a partnership between the Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit and the ESG Africa Conference. Scheduled for 24 to 25 October in Nairobi, Kenya, the …

Authorities, with collaborative support from SKF, recently conducted a large, highly effective raid action on a very well-known bearing seller of SKF bearings in Cape Town. The bearing seller, who has been on SKF’s radar for quite some time, has been selling counterfeit SKF bearings to numerous customers in the …

SKF is proud to introduce SKF Quick Lubrication Review, an innovative new tool that enables customers to discover more about their plant lubrication practices and compare them with industry peers and competitors with the view of enhancing their own procedures. “Correct lubrication is essential to machine and plant uptime, especially …

Africa Energy Indaba has announced the launch of a new side event, the Hydrogen Forum, to occur alongside the main Indaba. The event has been dubbed a pioneering platform for the future of clean energy poised to redefine the dialogue surrounding hydrogen as a formidable force in the global transition …

As one of the world’s largest producers of green metals, it is expected that Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde will be attending Mining Indaba 2024 to highlight key investment opportunities in the country’s mining sector at Mining Indaba The organisers said the attendees …

A glimmer of gold shines bright on the horizon for Kefi Gold and Copper, as the company’s flagship Tulu Kapi project in Ethiopia has secured the final nod from the lead lender’s credit committee. This crucial green light unlocks a $320 million financing package, paving the way for the development …

ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earth (IonicRE) has unlocked a pivotal milestone in its Ugandan ambitions, securing the first large-scale mining licence (LML) ever issued under the country’s revamped Mining Act of 2022. The granted LML 00334, officially signed by Ugandan Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Dr Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, covers …

Africa-focused Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU) has tapped veteran geologist Collins Aseto as its Head of Exploration in East Africa, signalling a strategic shift towards expanding its battery metal footprint in the region. Aseto boasts 15 years of experience navigating the continent’s mineral landscapes, honed during stints at Lonmin, Anglo-American, and …

As part of sustainable mining, Barrick Gold Corporation has created a positive legacy that will continue to serve local communities long after mining activities close at Buzwagi gold mine in Tanzania. Mark Bristow, Barrick President and Chief Executive Officer recently handed over the new airport terminal built at the closed …

As Africa continues to navigate the complexities of meeting its growing energy demands while advancing sustainable development goals, the role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) emerges as a critical component of the continent’s energy landscape. The official side event of the Africa Energy Indaba, the 10th edition of the IPP …