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Dynapac proudly unveiled its highly anticipated Rhino range of soil compactors – the CA50, CA55, CA65 and CA70 – during an engaging event at the organisation’s Jet Park headquarters in Johannesburg last October. The new CA50 model is a purposefully designed and engineered 16-ton model for the South African and …

The Africa Energy Indaba is set to be a pivotal event in 2025, advancing the African energy and utilities sectors through meaningful discussions, partnerships, and networking opportunities. Scheduled from March 4-6 in Cape Town, the Indaba will bring together influential stakeholders, policymakers, industry experts, and investors to address Africa’s energy …

Specialty Rental, a division of Atlas Copco has announced expansion of its rental services into Africa, with East Africa as the first phase of this strategic initiative. The operations are centred in Nairobi, Kenya, where Atlas Copco has been a key player since 1936. Rental equipment is sourced from Sub-Saharan …

With abundant sunshine and wind southern Africa is perfectly positioned to become a global powerhouse in green hydrogen production. As the world shifts towards cleaner energy sources Namibia and South Africa provide favourable conditions and are well situated upon one of the world’s central shipping routes to transport the commodity …

Rwanda Resumes Beryllium Exports After Four-Month Suspension Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda has lifted a four-month suspension on beryllium exports, allowing the resumption of shipments of the lightweight metal used in various industries, including aerospace, defense, electronics, and nuclear energy. The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board (RMB) announced the decision …

OSLO, 20 November 2024 — Akobo Minerals AB (publ) (Euronext and Frankfurt: AKOBO) a Scandinavian-based Ethiopian gold exploration and mining company, in collaboration with the Ethiopian government, proudly announces the official inauguration of the Segele mine by His Excellency Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Adding to the excitement of the day …

Dar es Salaam – Tanzania is poised to become a key player in the global supply chain of critical minerals, as the country seeks to leverage its abundant natural resources to fuel the global transition to a low-carbon economy. The upcoming Tanzania Mining and Investment Conference 2024 will highlight the …

Baku, Azerbaijan – The Rockefeller Foundation announced a significant investment of $10.9 million to accelerate Africa’s clean energy transition during Energy Day at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. This investment will be channeled into various initiatives aimed at addressing Africa’s energy challenges and promoting sustainable development. …

Nairobi, Kenya: African leaders and international partners gathered at COP29 on Tuesday to address the urgent issue of clean cooking, a crisis impacting 1.2 billion people across the continent. The event highlighted the devastating health, environmental, and economic consequences of relying on traditional biomass fuels. “It is unacceptable that women …

Tanzania is poised to become a global powerhouse in graphite mining, with the potential to rank sixth worldwide and third in Africa by 2050. This ambitious projection, outlined in a recent World Bank report, has sparked significant interest in the country’s mining sector. The nation’s vast graphite reserves, estimated at …