The AfriSam Umlaas Road Quarry has taken proactive measures to enhance the accuracy of its final product sizing by adopting Multotec’s rubber screen panels in its tertiary screening application. This strategic move has enabled the site to address and rectify the challenges that were previously experienced with the use of …
Read More »SGS Expands East Africa Mining Services, Targets Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – SGS, a global leader in inspection and certification services, is bolstering its presence in East Africa’s mining industry by expanding its analytical capabilities in Tanzania. The strategic move aims to capture a larger share of the market by offering comprehensive testing and consulting services to …
Read More »Blencowe Resources Nears Orom-Cross Milestone With Key Infrastructure Progress
Blencowe Resources Plc, a London-listed mining company, is nearing a significant milestone in its Orom-Cross graphite project in Uganda. The company has completed all major infrastructure workstreams within its definitive feasibility study (DFS), a move that it says positions the project for low-cost, “green graphite” production. The infrastructure developments, including …
Read More »Caracal Signs Exclusivity Deal with Tanzanian Gold Firm
London-listed Caracal Gold has signed a four-month exclusivity agreement with Tanzanian mining company Pumba Resources, targeting gold prospecting licence applications in Tanzania’s Geita and Singida regions. The agreement, announced on 1 August 2025, grants Caracal exclusive rights until November 30 to conduct legal, technical and financial due diligence on Pumba’s …
Read More »DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum to leverage foreign interest in critical minerals
Some high-level delegates and expert speakers are expected at this year’s DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum, the organisers have revealed. The third edition of the event scheduled to taking place from 29 to 30 September in Kolwezi is expected to provide unparalleled insights and connections for global investors, manufacturers and strategic …
Read More »Marula Mining Forges Research, Academic Partnerships in Kenya
Marula Mining PLC is advancing its strategic presence in Kenya, announcing key partnerships with the Geological Society of Kenya (GSK) and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT). The Africa-focused mining firm is seeking to integrate itself into the country’s academic and professional landscape, signaling a long-term commitment to …
Read More »$156M Sun King Securitisation to Deliver Solar for Over a Million Kenyans
Speed Read: Sun King closes a $156 million (KES equivalent) securitisation, the largest and first majority commercial-bank-backed deal of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa outside South Africa. Backed by private capital from Absa Bank Kenya, Citi, The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, KCB Bank, and Stanbic Bank Kenya. The new deal …
Read More »Batteries, AI and Hydrogen Drive Energy’s Future
The energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, led by advances in batteries, artificial intelligence (AI) and hydrogen. Together, these technologies are powering everything from electric vehicles to industrial systems. IDTechEx’s portfolios of Batteries & Energy Storage and Electric Vehicles research reports cover the latest developments. According to the reports, …
Read More »KSB SupremeServ Academy Trains Future Pump Experts
KSB Pumps and Valves is investing in the future of industrial service excellence through its dedicated training hub, the SupremeServ Academy. Based at the company’s Jet Park facility, the academy was established to address the growing need for specialised skills across KSB’s service value chain and to support its expansive …
Read More »Kenya serves as hub for smuggled gold from region, report says
Kenya acts as a transit hub for smuggled gold from other African countries, including South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a report by SwissAid, a non-governmental organisation. While illicit outflows from the country likely exceed two tonnes per year, the amount of declared gold exports …
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