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VICTORIA FALLS—The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is set to pivot from regional dialogue to industrial implementation as it prepares to host the 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week (SEW) from February 23 to 27. Hosted at the Elephant Hills Resort, the high-level summit arrives at a critical juncture for the …

With the acquisition of Australia-based MRA Automation, Metso has expanded its bulk material handling capabilities by enhancing its automation, digitalisation and software offering for ports and terminals globally. The Finnish engineering group announced on February 2 that it has acquired Newcastle, New South Wales-based Multiskilled Resources Australia (MRA Automation), a …

Tanzania is aggressively repositioning the State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) as a formidable commercial entity, signalling a strategic shift toward direct state participation in large-scale mining operations. This move, unveiled during a parliamentary session on January 16, 2026, aims to elevate the corporation from a regulatory and supportive body to an …

By; Bazin Mambumina Rare earth explorer RareX (ASX:REE) has moved to aggressively bolster its African growth strategy with the appointment of veteran economic geologist Glen Edwards as General Manager for Business Development. The strategic hire, effective immediately, comes as the company navigates a “pivotal evolution” of its portfolio, transitioning from …

Managing tailings safely and sustainably remains one of the mining industry’s biggest challeng es. For operations where above-ground deposition in a Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) is the only option, finding equipment that balances operational efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility is critical. Yet, many conventional deposition methods struggle to keep pace …

The leading Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 voices have unpacked how regional integration promotion, Pan-African partnerships and policy alignment are accelerating Africa’s mining transformation, which is in turn promising to catalyse energy and transport infrastructure development, industrial and manufacturing activity, skills demand, and employment creation on the continent. As …

By ANDREW VAN ZYL As leaders from across the minerals sector gather in Cape Town in February for the Investing in African Mining Indaba, they will be bringing with them a growing appreciation of the value of trust and collaboration. The theme of the Cape Town event this year  Stronger …

The African Mining Week (AMW), one of Africa’s mining forum, returns to the Cape Town, South Africa. Slated for the 14th to the 16th October 2026, under the theme: ‘Mining the Future: Critical Resources, Sustainability and Community Development’, the event will convene mining companies, investors, policymakers and technology providers to …

The annual international mining investment conference, Investing in African Mining Indaba has attracted French geological survey body – BRGM which provides support for mining policy decision-making, to this year’s edition. According to BRGM, the institute will be presenting its expertise in the field of mineral resources at the conference, to …

South African based manufacturing plant, TLT Turbo Africa has unveiled its latest innovation, a Smart Fan designed to redefine ventilation efficiency across the mining and energy sectors. The company, which has supplied critical ventilation systems to major projects such as the Gautrain and leading mines across Southern Africa, says the …