Africa’s vast mineral wealth took centre stage at the second international “Russia–Africa Expo-2025”, where a high-level roundtable explored new avenues for cooperation between African countries, Russia and China in the mining sector. Hosted by the Financial and Business Association of Euro-Asian Cooperation (FBA EAC) in Moscow, the discussion highlighted how …
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Metso has signed an agreement to divest its loading and hauling business in Finland and Sweden, operating under the Häggblom legal entities, to Miilux Oy, a Finnish-based company which sells and manufactures wear resistant and personal protection solutions – utilizing its own brands and innovations. The agreement follows the strategic assessment …
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Volt Resources Ltd (ASX: VRC, OTC: VLTRF) has entered a strategic partnership with Unbounded Opportunities Fund SPC (UOF), securing a conditional US$11.1 million equity investment to fast-track the development of its Bunyu Graphite Project in Tanzania. The agreement ushers in a redesigned Stage 1 development aimed at higher production rates, …
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Kenya’s mining sector is facing a critical juncture, where economic ambitions clash with human rights and community interests. Recent violence linked to Shanta Gold’s operations in Kakamega, Siaya, and Vihiga counties underscores the urgent need for policy reform and robust safeguards. The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has raised alarm …
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Global energy technology leader Schneider Electric marked GivingTuesday with an engaging virtual event, highlighting the significant impact of employee volunteerism across English-speaking Africa. Under the theme, “Everyone Can Make a Change,” the occasion united volunteers, beneficiaries, and leaders from Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, demonstrating the company’s deep-seated commitment to …
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Rising global gold prices, which have surged more than 50% this year, have ignited a significant illicit mining operation at two fully permitted gold properties owned by Vancouver-based East Africa Metals (EAM) in Ethiopia’s politically volatile Tigray region, according to a report by The Globe and Mail and the Bureau …
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By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, keeps adding to the discussion about oil additives – the latest topic is anti-wear additives. What are they? Zinc dithiophosphate (ZDP), Zinc dialkyl-dithiophosphate (ZDDP) compounds, organic phosphates, Organomolybdenum compounds. What do they do? Reduce friction and wear How do …
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The Polish-Ugandan Mining Sector Conference, held on November 21, 2025, at the Mestil Hotel in Kampala, marked a significant step toward enhanced bilateral cooperation in the mineral extraction industry. Organized by the Polish Embassy in Nairobi and the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH), in collaboration with the Polish Geological …
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Cutting-edge technology and solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are embraced by specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, where the extreme accuracy of data used to assess and diagnose machine health is paramount. However, it is important that certain diagnostic responsibilities are not just assigned to AI tools without considering the …
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London-listed Imara Gold, formerly Caracal Gold, has announced that Kenya’s Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho has proposed the establishment of a Kilimapesa Gold Mining Resumption Committee to resolve outstanding disputes between Imara’s Kenyan subsidiary Kilimapesa Gold and the Moyoi community in Narok County. The …
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East African Mining News Unearthing Mining Opportunities in East Africa
