Scandinavia-based gold producer Akobo Minerals has delivered its strongest operational performance since underground mining commenced at its flaghip Segele asset in southwestern Ethiopia, posting record gold output, surging core earnings, and accelerated debt reduction. For the second quarter ended June 30, gold production reached a record 37 kg (approximately 1,190 …
Read More »Multotec opens new facility to celebrate 25 years
Multotec Zambia is marking its 25th anniversary in 2026 with the opening of a new facility which serve as the Central Africa Regional Head Office, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the country and the region’s mining industry. Multotec’s expertise, technology, and service capabilities closer to customers, while positioning the business …
Read More »Mining in SA seeks resilience strategies in volatile times
With a focus on building a resilient mining sector in a volatile global economy, the 2026 Joburg Mining Indaba taking place on 7 and 8 October 2026 in Sandton will be looking for practical ways of converting its substantial mineral potential into sustained mining investment. As geopolitical volatility continues to …
Read More »Unlocking Intra-African Capital: Leaders Push for Economic Self-Reliance at Inaugural Alamein Summit
African heads of state, commercial titans, and institutional investors assembled in Egypt’s coastal city of El-Alamein on Saturday for a high-stakes three-day summit aimed at restructuring the continent’s financial ecosystem. The inaugural Alamein Africa Forum brought together over 20 government leaders alongside regional bankers and development institutions to address a …
Read More »AfDB, BMZ partner to boost Africa’s rail connectivity
The African Development Bank Group has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to cooperate on developing Africa’s railway systems and deepening regional economic integration. Mike Salawou, Bank Group Director for Infrastructure and Urban Development signed on behalf of the …
Read More »Uganda Seeks to Build More Than Mines
Geological wealth can create the foundation for a mining economy but turning deposits into mines, processing plants and industrial supply chains requires something deeper than mineral potential, long-term capital willing to stay the course. That challenge is increasingly important for Uganda, where recent geological surveys have confirmed commercially viable deposits …
Read More »$17B Mega-Refinery Set to Transform East Africa
When Kenyan President William Ruto stepped onto the vast grounds of the 700,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, fresh off his appearance at the United Nations General Assembly, he was expecting a major industrial facility. What he encountered, by his own account, was something far more transcendent, a high-tech …
Read More »Electrostatic Spark Discharge: When Static Strikes Back
When Good Oils Go Bad Part 6 By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Electrostatic spark discharge plays a significant role in compromising oil condition. It is the focus of the next article in WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series. Static electricity is one of those little annoyances we usually …
Read More »BME advances mine safety through practical operator training
Recognising that technology alone cannot deliver safer, more productive underground mining operations, BME, an Omnia Holdings company, has developed its Portable Training Unit to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical application. The realistic, hands-on training platform enables mining companies to build workforce competency, improve safety, protect production assets …
Read More »Kenya’s Mineral Export Ban Raises Stakes for Africa’s Value-Addition Drive
The push to keep more mineral wealth within national borders is gathering momentum across Africa, with Kenya moving to end the export of unprocessed minerals as governments seek greater economic returns from resources extracted on their soil. President William Ruto has announced measures requiring minerals extracted in Kenya to be …
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