Monday , September 7 2026

Press Release

“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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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Cat water truck defeats dust

Fully integrating into the mine site’s Cat Command autonomous haulage fleet to control haul road dust, the market’s first commercially available AWT is built on the field-proven 789D mining truck chassis and integrates the truck, tank and Cat Water Delivery System (WDS), connected with Cat MineStar™ technology. Helping prevent haul …

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Volvo CE unveils new generation of excavators

Volvo Construction Equipment is releasing six new excavator models in Africa and the Middle East, with up to 15 percent greater fuel efficiency, improved productivity and maintenance options, and a brand-new operator environment. The six new models – the EC210, EC220, EC230, EC260, EC300, and EC360 – combine cutting-edge technology, …

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Tanzania Poised to Become Helium Hub as Helium One Secures Landmark Mining Licence

Tanzania has taken a giant leap towards establishing itself as a key player in the global helium market, with Helium One Global securing a landmark Mining Licence for its southern Rukwa Helium Project. The licence, granted by Tanzania’s Mining Commission, covers an expansive 480km², a testament to the nation’s confidence …

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Tanzania Champions Women in Mining, Breaking Down Barriers in a Traditionally Male-Dominated Sector

Dar es Salaam: The Tanzanian government is making significant strides in promoting women’s inclusion in the sustainable mining sector, a move aimed at empowering women economically and transforming a traditionally male-dominated industry. A recent symposium in Dar es Salaam, held in the lead-up to International Women’s Day, highlighted the government’s …

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Eurasian Resources Group to Streamline African Operations Amid Cobalt Slump

Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), backed by Kazakhstan, is set to undertake a significant restructuring of its African operations, including a review of mining permits in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and a potential divestment of assets in Mozambique. This overhaul is a direct response to the severe downturn in …

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