Independent diamond miner Petra Diamonds’ sixth tender cycle for the 2024 financial year yielded $44-million from the sale of 371 000 ct. CEO Richard Duffy says like-for-like prices were marginally down through this seasonally quiet period, being 2.6% lower than for Tender 5, with demand slightly muted owing to Indian …
Read More »Andrada Mining Enhances Uis Mine with TOMRA’s Cutting-Edge XRT Sorting Technology
In a move aligned with its ambitious expansion plans, Andrada Mining has chosen to incorporate TOMRA XRT sensor-based sorting technology into its flagship Uis Mine in Namibia. This strategic acquisition includes the addition of pre-concentration circuits aimed at enhancing the mine’s output. The Uis tin mine, one of Namibia’s largest …
Read More »Mining Indaba 2025 theme released
Organisers of the annual renowned mining jamboree Mining Indaba have announced the theme for next year’s event. According to the organisers, the Mining Indaba 2025 will be held under the banner: Future-Proofing African Mining, Today! “Together, let’s mine not only precious resources but also hope, resilience, and a legacy worthy …
Read More »Volt Resources Scores High-Purity Graphite Coup, Eyes European Expansion
In a move set to bolster its cash flow and European footprint, Volt Resources Limited (ASX: VRC) (“Volt”) announced a significant development today. Its subsidiary, Zavalievsky Graphite (ZG) in Ukraine, has secured a firm order for 40 tonnes of premium-grade graphite. This isn’t your average graphite, however. The key takeaway …
Read More »Sunward South Africa unlocking new opportunities for growth-Updated
The Sunward Group, one of the top 50 construction equipment manufacturers in the world (being ranked 37th in the KHL Yellow Table 2023), offering world-class piling machines, drilling rigs, aerial work platforms, skid-steer loaders, crawler and wheeled cranes, mobile crushing stations, plus a complete range of (1t-95t) excavators has announced …
Read More »New senior regional appointment to Nissan Africa leadership-Updated
Jordi Vila, currently Nissan Divisional Vice President Marketing and Sales Europe is appointed as President Nissan Africa, as DVP. Joni Paiva, currently Nissan Africa President & India Sales & Marketing DVP will return to the Renault group. Vila is a 30-year Nissan veteran with extensive experience sales and marketing in …
Read More »Trafo Powers Up DRC Mine Expansion in Race Against Time
In a story that highlights South African engineering prowess under pressure, Trafo Power Solutions has emerged as the unlikely hero for a copper-zinc mine expansion in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Trafo, a specialist in dry-type transformer applications, has been contracted to supply three mini-substations and two transformers – …
Read More »Barrick opens academy at closed Tanzania’s Buzwagi mine
Barrick Gold Corporation has officially opened its world class training academy at the old Buzwagi mine, in line with Barrick’s mine closure objective of leaving a positive legacy after mining has finished. The Barrick Academy is designed to offer tailor-made training programs aimed at developing Barrick’s frontline managers to grow …
Read More »East Africa Poised for Takeoff: Manufacturing, Energy, and Agriculture Sectors Soar
East Africa is on the cusp of an exciting economic transformation, with key sectors like manufacturing, energy, and agriculture primed for significant growth, according to industry leaders and experts. This burgeoning development promises to create jobs, boost exports and solidify the region’s position as a dynamic hub for investment and …
Read More »DRC’s prime minister to attend Mining Indaba 2024
As one of the world’s largest producers of green metals, it is expected that Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde will be attending Mining Indaba 2024 to highlight key investment opportunities in the country’s mining sector at Mining Indaba The organisers said the attendees …
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