Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, examines a very special class of additives that is gaining importance as the technical demands placed on lubricants continue to grow at an ever-increasing rate – Viscosity Index Improvers (VIIs). What are they? Polymers and copolymers of methacrylates, butadiene olefins and alkylated styrenes. What …
Read More »Perseus commits $523m to develop Nyanzaga Gold Project in Tanzania
The development will be financed through interest-free loans from Perseus’ existing cash reserves. Credit: New Africa/Shutterstock. African-focused gold company Perseus Mining has made a final investment decision (FID) to develop the Nyanzaga Gold Project (NGP) in Tanzania with an investment of approximately $523m (A$817.08m). The updated feasibility study for the …
Read More »TAKRAF Group awarded new contract for conveying system for Collahuasi mine in Chile – Updated
TAKRAF Group (‘TAKRAF’) is pleased to announce the award to engineer and supply the conveying system (CV-8001, CV-8002 and CV-8003) for Minera Collahuasi’s Ujina growth project in Chile. The main objective of the Ujina growth project is to increase the capacity of the concentrator plant. The Collahuasi mine is located …
Read More »BARRICK’S TWIGA PARTNERSHIP DRIVES SUSTAINABLE VALUE CREATION IN TANZANIA’S ECONOMY- Updated
Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) has injected over $4.24 billion into the Tanzanian economy since establishing the Twiga joint venture with the government in 2019, contributing $888 million in 2024 alone. Twiga comprises the North Mara and Bulyanhulu gold mines. At a media briefing here today, Barrick president and chief …
Read More »The lube kitchen part 1: classification of lubricants
Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, has launched a lube kitchen series, created by Steven Lumley, technical manager at the company. In it, she explores the world of lubricant additives, detailing their function, how they work and their application. Part 1 focuses on the classification of lubricants. A fully formulated lubricant …
Read More »“Can a New Deal Between State and Private Sector Deliver the Continent a Winning Hand?”
The 2025 edition of the Africa CEO Forum will gather 2,000 CEOs, investors and public sector leaders from over 75 countries in Abidjan from May 12 – 13. In a challenging global economic backdrop marked by rising protectionism, reduced development aid and high debt-serving costs, the Forum will tackle the …
Read More »KSB offers expert-designed pumps for harsh slurries
KSB designs and manufacture solutions for a variety of mining water applications. Our pumps are used for water supply, water recovery and water treatment, including sewage and process water treatment as well as sludge dewatering. When it comes to dewatering systems, our components and services enable reliable groundwater lowering in …
Read More »African Mining Week 2025 to spotlight Rare Earth Boom Investment Surge.
Driven by the energy shift and a drive for industrialization, the global need for rare earth elements is skyrocketing. Demand is projected to rise fourfold by 2030, and African countries rich in these vital minerals are hurrying to assert their place in the worldwide supply chain. Africa might soon provide …
Read More »Ethiopia and China Celebrate 55 Years of “All-Weather” Alliance
Beijing: As Ethiopia and China mark 55 years of diplomatic ties, Ambassador Tefera Derbew has affirmed the enduring strength of their relationship, describing it as a “deep-rooted, multifaceted” alliance that continues to flourish. Speaking to China Daily, the Ambassador highlighted the remarkable evolution of the partnership, which he characterized as …
Read More »Africa Sparks to Life: Ambitious Power Pact Ignites Continent’s Energy Revolution
A thunderclap of ambition echoed across the African continent this week as energy and finance ministers converged in Dar es Salaam, igniting a bold new partnership, “Mission 300,” aimed at electrifying the lives of 300 million people. Forget boardroom platitudes; this summit, a veritable power surge of collaboration, crackled with …
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