Wednesday , November 12 2025

Press Relase

ICMM team deliberate on mining, metals at COP30

United Nations Climate Change Conference dubbed (COP30) ongoing at Belém in Brazil will zoom on the mining sector. According to ICMM team, this year, mining and metals are higher on the agenda than ever – driven by geopolitical considerations. In addition, there is recognition that mining and metals are part …

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Potash Developer Kore Draws Bids in Congo Project Sale

Kore Potash, the publicly traded company pursuing the $2 billion Kola potash project in the Republic of Congo, announced Tuesday that it had received non-binding offers from two potential buyers, marking a key juncture in its search for a strategic partner and financing. The London-listed miner initiated a formal sale …

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KSB Unveils Imvubu- A rugged New Wastewater Pump Built for Africa

KSB has launched the ELN-150 Imvubu, a powerful new self-priming wastewater pump engineered and manufactured in South Africa for tough African conditions. Named after the Zulu word for hippopotamus, the Imvubu draws inspiration from its large lifting “ears” and a massive free-pass “mouth” that mimics the animal’s strength and bulk. …

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Underground Transition Drives Lower Q1 Gold Output for Perseus

Australian gold miner Perseus Mining reported quarterly production of 99 953 oz for the period ended 30 September, the first quarter of its 2026 financial year. The result reflects planned lower production as the company transitions its flagship Yaouré mine in Côte d’Ivoire from open pit to underground operations. Perseus …

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PRECISION IN EVERY DROP – Powered by ICP Technology

by Sharista Raghunath – chemist, WearCheck Accurate and reliable analytical data is essential for effective decision making in today’s competitive industrial landscape, especially in the condition monitoring arena, which focuses on predictive maintenance. Elemental profiling using ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma – Optical Emission Spectroscopy) provides useful information on the chemical …

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US Heavy Earths Deal Signals Next Mining Boom

Australia is poised to meet the surging global demand for heavy rare earths (HREs) following China’s decision to halt exports, a move that could reshape the global minerals landscape. The announcement comes on the heels of a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U.S. President Donald Trump, which …

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The Lube KitchenSeries part 10: corrosion inhibitors – your oil’s armour against rust and more

Fighting against rust in lubrication systems is an age-old battle. This edition of WearCheck’s Lube Kitchen Series highlights the important role played by corrosion inhibitors. What are they? Metal phenolates, basic metal sulfonates, fatty acids, amines, Zinc dithiophosphates What do they do? Prevent corrosion and rusting of metal parts in …

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TOMRA Mining breaks new ground in underground rock salt sorting

The underground X-ray Transmission (XRT) sorting pilot plant at the Zielitz mine, developed by TOMRA in collaboration with K+S, sets a new benchmark for efficient, sustainable potash mining. According to the company, the pilot project, which has been running since 2022, has successfully addressed its main objective of removing barren …

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Ethiopia’s Akobo achieves positive earnings

Scandinavia-based but Ethiopia-focused gold producer Akobo Minerals’ total doré gold production for the third quarter reached about 21.5 kg, while the company achieved its first positive earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation. Doré gold production for September was about 6.5 kg, exceeding the monthly target of 5 kg. Cumulative …

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