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Volvo Construction Equipment is releasing six new excavator models in Africa and the Middle East, with up to 15 percent greater fuel efficiency, improved productivity and maintenance options, and a brand-new operator environment. The six new models – the EC210, EC220, EC230, EC260, EC300, and EC360 – combine cutting-edge technology, …

Tanzania has taken a giant leap towards establishing itself as a key player in the global helium market, with Helium One Global securing a landmark Mining Licence for its southern Rukwa Helium Project. The licence, granted by Tanzania’s Mining Commission, covers an expansive 480km², a testament to the nation’s confidence …

Dar es Salaam: The Tanzanian government is making significant strides in promoting women’s inclusion in the sustainable mining sector, a move aimed at empowering women economically and transforming a traditionally male-dominated industry. A recent symposium in Dar es Salaam, held in the lead-up to International Women’s Day, highlighted the government’s …

Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), backed by Kazakhstan, is set to undertake a significant restructuring of its African operations, including a review of mining permits in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and a potential divestment of assets in Mozambique. This overhaul is a direct response to the severe downturn in …

Multotec has opened a consolidated research and development and test work facility, designed to improve process flow, to efficiently serve the global mineral processing industry. The facility, located in Spartan, outside Johannesburg, now boasts a showroom for an enhanced customer experience. The Multotec technology division conducts comprehensive test work for …

Barrick Gold Corporation has underscored its significant contribution to the Tanzanian economy, revealing that it injected over US$888 million into the country in 2024 alone. Since forming Twiga, its joint venture with the Tanzanian government in 2019, Barrick has contributed a total of over US$4.24 billion. These figures were highlighted …

Atlas Copco’s DrillAir range of air compressors are specifically developed and engineered to provide maximum air flow at any pressure setting, delivering game-changing efficient and sustainable solutions for a multitude of drilling applications including ground engineering, drill and blast, water well, geothermal and foundation drilling. “We can say with confidence …

The efficient operation of slurry pumps in the mining industry is critical and pump wear technology is playing an increasingly significant role in monitoring and maintaining pump performance. An innovative solution that is making waves in the industry is the KSB GIW® SLYsight technology. This advanced slurry pump wear monitoring …

London-listed Aterian PLC has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Eastinco Ltd, has resumed mineral trading operations in Rwanda. The company had previously suspended trading due to challenges encountered with the initial rollout of the Inkomane trading system, a government-mandated platform. However, with the system now stabilized and widely adopted, Eastinco …

A high-powered interactive workshop at Investing In African Mining Indaba proposed a range of solutions for commodity-rich African countries to work with the automotive sector to re-think industrial policy around critical minerals. In the emerging energy transition era, the convergence of the mining and automotive sectors is set to shape …