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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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Tanzania’s inauguration of the Chunya copper processing plant marks more than just the opening of another industrial facility. It signals a deliberate and bold strategic shift – a potential turning point in the nation’s economic trajectory. For too long, Tanzania, blessed with abundant mineral wealth has primarily been a supplier …

As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, countries across Africa are fast-tracking investments in beneficiation infrastructure to bolster local economies, create jobs and secure more equitable participation in global mineral value chains. The continent’s mineral-rich economies are increasingly focusing on developing domestic refining and processing capacity to shift from …

Tanzania – The Deputy Minister of Minerals, Dr. Steven Kiruswa, is urging small-scale miners across Tanzania to thoroughly familiarize themselves with the Mining Act, Chapter 123, and its accompanying regulations. This call comes as a crucial step to mitigate conflicts at mining sites, which have historically impeded the sector’s growth. …

The journey through the world of additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, continues. This time, we dive into the bubbly world of foam inhibitors. What are they? Methyl silicone and organic polymers What do they do? Prevent the formation of foam How do they do it? Reduce the surface …