Press Relase

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 …

The Ugandan government is poised for a wave of international investment as government leaders and development partners chart a clear path for the country’s value-addition agenda, signaling a strategic shift from raw exports to high-value production. The renewed momentum follows a high-level discussion between Odera Ozoka and General Salim Saleh, …

Africa’s vast mineral wealth is a cornerstone of the global supply chain, yet governments across the continent are operating with a significant blind spot. For decades, many have lacked fundamental knowledge of what lies beneath their soil, a legacy of colonial-era data hoarding that now poses a critical challenge to …

Schneider Electric SE, the French multinational specializing in energy management and automation, is rolling out a new distribution strategy in East Africa to boost sales and optimize inventory. The initiative, dubbed the Pro Retailer program, aims to expand the company’s market reach by leveraging a network of accredited local resellers. …

The Democratic Republic of Congo has marked what officials call a turning point for the global battery industry after the state cobalt company produced its first 1,000 tonnes of traceable artisanal cobalt. The move represents a deliberate shift towards a more transparent and regulated supply chain in a country that …

The European Commission (EC) has launched a substantial €545-million Team Europe package to accelerate Africa’s transition to clean energy, aligning with the continent’s ambitious development goals and global climate targets. The funding was announced by EC President Ursula von der Leyen as part of the ‘Scaling Up Renewables in Africa’ …

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 …

London-listed Blencowe Resources has cemented the formidable potential of its Uganda-based Orom-Cross graphite project, transitioning it into a financing and development phase following the successful completion of a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS). The DFS confirms the project’s capacity to be a Tier 1 global graphite producer, outlining an initial 15-year …