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Orica has released a new integrated digital solution for the quarry market to streamline and optimise blasting operations. The BlastIQ™ Quarry is a smart solution that harnesses the power of digital technologies to help quarry operators optimise their drill and blast activities in near real-time. Developed by Orica Digital Solutions, …

Akobo Minerals, the Scandinavian-based Ethiopian gold exploration and boutique mining company has started operations of its ultra-small plant and, with it, production of the company’s first gold. “However you look at it, production of our first gold is an important landmark for the company and is a real boost for …

Jon Lind has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer at Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection, effective September 1st, 2023. According to the company, Lind brings over 25 years of experience in executive leadership roles, including his most recent position as Chief Executive Officer at CTEK, a global leader in …

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) Uganda has granted ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths approval for its demonstration plant at the Makuutu rare earths project. The demonstration plant is expected to validate and optimise results from the Stage 1 definitive feasibility study (DFS), which was released last month, and will …

Throughout 2022, 40% of industrial control system (ICS) computers globally were attacked with malware. In Africa, the figure sits at 47%, according to Kaspersky. The three countries which experienced the most attacks on ICS infrastructure were Ethiopia (62%), Algeria (59%), and Burundi (57%). They are followed by Rwanda (46%), Kenya …

Africa Finance Corporation, the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announces Ethiopia as its 40th member state – a landmark achievement in the corporation’s journey toward ensuring a pragmatic and coordinated approach to infrastructure development and value addition on the continent. Accession by Africa’s second most populous nation, with 115 …

As the mining industry in Southern Africa continues to grow, there is an increasing need for pumps and valves that are bigger, more energy-efficient and sustainable. KSB Pumps and Valves, a leading manufacturer of pumps and valves, has been at the forefront of this movement, designing and manufacturing pumps that …

Glencore is now the world’s most valuable mining brand from its runner-up position in 2022, having swapped places with BHP, according to Brand Finance’s Mining, Metals & Minerals 50 2023 report which ranks the world’s top 50 most valuable and strongest brands in the mining industry. In terms of brand …

Walkabout Resources has signed a term sheet with Gemcorp, an emerging-markets focused investment fund manager, for up to US$25 million to complete construction of the Lindi Jumbo Graphite Mine in Tanzania. Andrew Cunningham, Walkabout Chief Executive Officer said Lindi Jumbo project is more than 85% complete to cost prior to …

“For the best return on your money, pour your purse into your head.” These wise words were voiced by the founding father of the US – Benjamin Franklin – in the 18th century, little knowing they would still be highly relevant more than three hundred years later. Condition monitoring specialist …