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The New Scramble for Africa: Global Powers Vie for Continent’s Green Mineral Wealth

A new geopolitical battleground has emerged in Africa, as global powers jostle for access to the continent’s vast reserves of “green” minerals, vital for the burgeoning renewable energy and digital industries. A groundbreaking report by the African Policy Research Institute (APRI), “Mapping Africa’s Green Mineral Partnerships,” reveals a complex web …

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Tanzania’s Lithium Boom: A Nation Forges its Place in the Global Battery Race

Tanzania is rapidly emerging as a key player in the global lithium market, capitalizing on strategic government initiatives and a surge of interest from international mining companies. A bold 2023 ban on raw lithium exports, designed to spur local processing and value addition, is proving to be a catalyst for …

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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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SA to deliver keynote at Africa Energy Indaba 2025

Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, South Africa’s Minister of Energy and Electricity, will deliver the keynote address at the highly anticipated Africa Energy Indaba taking place from March 4–6, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). As a leading platform shaping the future of energy in Africa, the Africa Energy Indaba will bring together …

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Detecting lubrication issues in gearbox by IR monitoring

Lubrication is crucial for every transmission gearbox. If lubrication is too low or absent, friction between the gears increases the housing surface temperature, leading to excessive mechanical wear. Once a vehicle is manufactured, it undergoes a test bench assessment before leaving the factory for sale. As part of the end-of-line …

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Multotec opens test work and showroom facility

Multotec has opened a consolidated research and development and test work facility, designed to improve process flow, to efficiently serve the global mineral processing industry. The facility, located in Spartan, outside Johannesburg, now boasts a showroom for an enhanced customer experience. The Multotec technology division conducts comprehensive test work for …

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Government Cracks Down on Cement Producers Buying Illegally Mined Materials

The government has issued a stern warning to cement producers, accusing them of fueling illegal mining activities by purchasing materials from unlicensed sources. Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho reprimanded industry players during a meeting with cement manufacturers and representatives from the Kenya Association of Manufacturers and the Kenya Chamber of …

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Metso, UCT wins Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield competition

The cross-disciplinary team of Metso and University of Cape Town (UCT) took first place in the Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield competition held in Cape Town, South Africa, from February 3rd to 6th. Participants were challenged to present innovative and sustainable solutions for revolutionizing tailings management and achieving zero harm, …

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