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ICMM team deliberate on mining, metals at COP30 – Update

United Nations Climate Change Conference dubbed (COP30) ongoing at Belém in Brazil will zoom on the mining sector. According to ICMM team, this year, mining and metals are higher on the agenda than ever – driven by geopolitical considerations. In addition, there is recognition that mining and metals are part …

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Mining Indaba 2026 set to redefine mining future – Update

As the global demand for critical minerals accelerates, the continent’s role is shifting from resource supplier to indispensable partner in powering the energy transition, industrial growth, and global security. The time to elevate Africa’s position on the world stage is now.   This was the call to action at a …

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Africa’s Minerals Draw Renewed Russia–China Interest – Updated

Africa’s vast mineral wealth took centre stage at the second international “Russia–Africa Expo-2025”, where a high-level roundtable explored new avenues for cooperation between African countries, Russia and China in the mining sector. Hosted by the Financial and Business Association of Euro-Asian Cooperation (FBA EAC) in Moscow, the discussion highlighted how …

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Africa Rises as Industrial Force: Sedna Puts Continent at Forefront of Digital Transformation – Update

Following the recent G20 summit, a clear message has emerged: Africa is not merely a beneficiary of the global economy, but a formidable builder, innovator, and industrial force. This reality is most evident in the continent’s accelerating digital and industrial transformation across critical sectors like mining, ports, energy, and infrastructure, …

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Metso divests portion of operations in Finland, Sweden to Miilux

Metso has signed an agreement to divest its loading and hauling business in Finland and Sweden, operating under the Häggblom legal entities, to Miilux Oy, a Finnish-based company which sells and manufactures wear resistant and personal protection solutions – utilizing its own brands and innovations. The agreement follows the strategic assessment …

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UOF and Volt Forge Partnership to Accelerate Tanzania’s Bunyu Graphite Expansion

Volt Resources Ltd (ASX: VRC, OTC: VLTRF) has entered a strategic partnership with Unbounded Opportunities Fund SPC (UOF), securing a conditional US$11.1 million equity investment to fast-track the development of its Bunyu Graphite Project in Tanzania. The agreement ushers in a redesigned Stage 1 development aimed at higher production rates, …

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Mining Crisis – Shanta Gold and the Urgent Need for Rights-Based Reform

Kenya’s mining sector is facing a critical juncture, where economic ambitions clash with human rights and community interests. Recent violence linked to Shanta Gold’s operations in Kakamega, Siaya, and Vihiga counties underscores the urgent need for policy reform and robust safeguards. The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has raised alarm …

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Apple Slapped With Fresh US Lawsuit Over DRC Conflict Minerals Claim

A US-based advocacy group has launched a new legal challenge against technology giant Apple, filing a lawsuit in Washington that accuses the iPhone maker of continuing to use minerals linked to conflict and human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, despite the company’s public denials. …

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Schneider Electric Celebrates GivingTuesday, Showcasing Impact of Volunteerism Across English-Speaking Africa

Global energy technology leader Schneider Electric marked GivingTuesday with an engaging virtual event, highlighting the significant impact of employee volunteerism across English-speaking Africa. Under the theme, “Everyone Can Make a Change,” the occasion united volunteers, beneficiaries, and leaders from Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, demonstrating the company’s deep-seated commitment to …

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The lube kitchen series part 13: Extreme Pressure (EP) additives – the additives that thrive under pressure

By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck   Continuing the journey through the world of anti-wear additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, this final instalment of the lube kitchen series looks at additives that work their magic under pressure – Extreme Pressure (EP) additives – the other metal guardians in …

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