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The Wits Mining Institute (WMI) at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg will be hosting two courses in July 2022 with well-known excavation, load and haul expert Professor Zvi Borowitsh. The first course – on Mechanised Earthmoving in Mining: Equipment, Technology and Management – will run from 27 to …

As the transport industry is currently experiencing great change, which is being driven by several global trends, stakeholders will gather this week to dialogue on the industry’s latest trends. Some of these trends include technology and automation and Environment Social Governance (ESG). Scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, in Maputo, the …

Getting behind the renewed enthusiasm of the upcoming Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Omnia Group company BME will be face-to-face with the mining industry at its exhibition booth. “Everyone is looking forward to the interaction at this year’s Indaba, giving a boost to the positive momentum currently …

Metso Outotec has been awarded a contract for the delivery of advanced electrowinning equipment to a copper cathode production plant in Africa. The order value amounting to approximately EUR 11 million is booked in Minerals’ Q2/2022 orders received. Metso Outotec’s scope of delivery includes the supply of basic engineering and …

On Friday, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo arrived in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, for an official state visit. The purpose of the visit is to improve bilateral cooperation between the two countries. President Hichilema and Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia are expected to sign a number of agreements, …

The Democratic Republic of Congo has reiterated its desire for the East African Community to establish a mining and natural resources organ. President Felix Tshishekedi reiterated his country’s desire for the formation of an institution solely focused on mining, natural resources, and energy when EAC Heads of State signed the …

The President of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa, is confirmed to attend 2022 Investing in African Mining Indaba, taking place in Cape Town from 9 – 12 May 2022. The President will deliver a Keynote Address on Tuesday, 10 May. The President’s attendance, along with Minister of Mineral Resources and …

Actor, Jean-Claude Van Damme has been tasked with promoting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) globally. He plans to use his celebrity to promote Congolese sport and culture, but most importantly, to improve the protection of forests and native animals and flora. On behalf of President Félix Tshisekedi, Deputy …

In an open pit, a group of artisanal miners stand shirtless, cracking rocks that gleam white in the sun. Soldiers guard the gate of the Sunbelt Marble Mine and Factory, which is owned by Chinese businessmen who have invested $13 million in the project. Small-scale freelance miners toiling with basic …

On 4 April 2022, the copper price rose despite lingering demand concerns in top consumer China. Copper for delivery in May rose 2.3% from 1 April 2022’s settlement price, touching $4.790 per pound ($10,538 per tonne). Trading was sluggish as Chinese financial markets were closed for a public holiday, but …