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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is on a mineral rush, and the recent DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi underscored the urgency of finding sustainable solutions alongside this rapid growth. Global consulting firm SRK Consulting, with a presence at the event, highlighted the growing emphasis on responsible mining practices. “The …

Electra Mining Africa, recognized as a ‘5-in-1 Trade Show’ is set to be one of the biggest exhibitions this year. Slated for the 2nd to the 6th of September at Nasrec, Johannesburg, the event incorporates five shows – Electra Mining Africa, Automation Expo, Elenex Africa, POWERex, and Transport Expo. With over 850 companies …

Glencore cemented its commitment to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the recent DRC Mining Week, a pivotal conference shaping the future of the country’s mining sector. The company participated in discussions around “Prioritising sustainable mining operations and local transformation in the DRC,” a theme reflecting growing industry concerns …

A glimmer of hope has sprouted in the Lualaba province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mutanda Mining, a Glencore group company partnered with the DRC government and Equity-BCDC have joined forces to launch ProAc, an ambitious project aimed at empowering communities and fostering a thriving agri-food sector. This initiative …

Manganese miner Marula Mining is ramping up operations at its Larisoro Mine in Kenya with the signing of a key logistics agreement with Scan Global Logistics (SGL) Group. This partnership marks a significant step forward for Marula, paving the way for the efficient export of manganese ore and the generation …

Kibo Energy, the clean and renewable energy-focused development company, has announced changes to its corporate restructuring plan.   According to the company, the corporate restructuring plan including proposed board changes, a divestment programme, placing and restructuring of the company’s balance sheet.   The Kibo board, following consultation with various stakeholders …

Mining Indaba has introduced its latest advisory board members, joining the key industry players in driving transformation within the mining sector. Dr. Marit Kitaw and Kwasi Ampofo are now part of the Mining Indaba 2025 advisory board and committee members. According to Mining Indaba, the committee members, with their diverse …

Rwanda is unearthing a new kind of treasure: its women. In a sector traditionally dominated by men, the tiny African nation is making big strides towards gender equality in its lucrative mining industry. This commitment was on full display during a recent celebration of International Day of Women in Mining …

Australian-listed Walkabout Resources has cemented its place as a serious player in the graphite game, announcing the shipment of its first batch of on-specification graphite concentrate from its Lindi Jumbo mine in Tanzania. This milestone marks a significant victory during the project’s commissioning phase and signifies Walkabout’s transition from developer …

The Botswana government is considering increasing its shareholding in global diamond miner De Beers, according to President Mokgweetsi Masisi, following parent company Anglo American’s announcement of plans to spin off or sell the business. Botswana currently owns a 15% stake in De Beers and contributes 70% of the company’s annual …