In a bold counter-cyclical move that defies the global slump in nickel prices, New York Stock Exchange-listed Lifezone Metals is forging ahead with its ambitious Kabanga project in Tanzania. This integrated nickel operation, set to become the East African nation’s first, is a high-stakes gamble on the future of the …
Read More »Ethiopia Unearths Golden Opportunity with India: A Mineral Bonanza Beckons
Addis Ababa – A new chapter in Afro-Asian trade relations is being written in the mineral-rich earth of Ethiopia, as the East African nation and India officially launched a groundbreaking report today, highlighting the vast, untapped potential for mineral exports and investment. The joint initiative aims to unlock a new …
Read More »WearCheck earns DGA (Dissolved Gas Analysis) accreditation
WearCheck, the specialist condition monitoring company, is now accredited to perform DGA, or Dissolved Gas Analysis, for transformers, following a recent assessment by SANAS (South African National Accreditation System). The company’s Johannesburg transformer oil testing laboratory now has ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for testing DGA, moisture, acidity, dielectric strength, and PCBs …
Read More »Mining Indaba calls for unified action
The Investing in African Mining Indaba, Africa’s most influential and transformative platform for mining leadership, investment, and innovation, has announced its 2026 theme, ‘Stronger together: Progress through partnerships.’ Laura Nicholson, Content and Communities Director, Mining Indaba said the theme reflects commitment to fostering partnerships that not only drive investment but also …
Read More »Rokbak demo trucks help customers choose
Equipment demonstrations play a crucial role in Rokbak securing new customers. As part of a customer-focused approach, demonstrator articulated hauler units not only help potential partners make informed, confident decisions, but also ensure they are supported with the right industry knowledge to successfully integrate Rokbak trucks into their earth-moving operations. …
Read More »Kagame Tours Rwanda’s Tungsten Powerhouse
President Paul Kagame on 23 May 2025 visited the Nyakabingo Mine in Rulindo District which is Africa’s largest producer of tungsten, highlighting Rwanda’s growing role in the global supply of critical minerals.Operated by Trinity Metals, the mine employs over 1,800 people and has nearly doubled its production over the past …
Read More »US Peace Talks Could See Rwanda Process DRC Minerals
Tungsten, tantalum and tin from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could soon be exported legally to neighbouring Rwanda for processing under a US brokered peace deal aimed at ending the escalating conflict in eastern DRC, three sources familiar with the negotiations told Reuters. For years, Kinshasa has accused …
Read More »WearCheck introduces advanced Legionella testing to safeguard water quality
WearCheck Water, a division of leading condition monitoring specialist, WearCheck, has expanded its expertise in water analysis with the introduction of Legionella pneumophila detection and enumeration. This latest development positions WearCheck at the forefront of water and surface safety monitoring, ensuring businesses, industries, and public institutions can proactively manage Legionella …
Read More »Arrow and Volt Suspend Trading Amid Guinea Licence Shock
Exploration companies Arrow Minerals and Volt Resources have voluntarily suspended their shares from trading on the ASX, following reports that Guinea’s military-led government has cancelled 51 mining licences. The suspensions come in the wake of trading halts initiated by both firms on 19 May, amid growing uncertainty around their tenement …
Read More »Africa’s LNG growth hinges on investment, strategic partnerships
Accelerating Africa’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) ambitions will depend on mobilizing risk-tolerant investment, building strong technical and commercial partnerships, and committing to local capacity-building, according to panellists at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris. Speaking during a discussion on monetizing African gas sponsored by Perenco, UTM Offshore …
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