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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said mining has a crucial role to play in building the country’s economy. Ramaphosa urged the Mining Indaba 2024 to prioritise deliberations on how to breathe new life into mining, to strengthen mining value chains, and to enhance beneficiation. “For nearly 150 years, mining has …

Kibali, the largest gold mine in Africa, is now also one of the greenest mines on the African continent, Barrick President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Bristow announced recently. Much of the electricity that drives Kibali is already supplied by its three hydropower stations.  Once the mine’s new 16 megawatt …

As new business trends emerge, the 2024 Africa Shared Value and ESG Summit is set to transform the African business landscape. Organisers said the summit is a partnership between the Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit and the ESG Africa Conference. Scheduled for 24 to 25 October in Nairobi, Kenya, the …

SKF is proud to introduce SKF Quick Lubrication Review, an innovative new tool that enables customers to discover more about their plant lubrication practices and compare them with industry peers and competitors with the view of enhancing their own procedures. “Correct lubrication is essential to machine and plant uptime, especially …

Africa Energy Indaba has announced the launch of a new side event, the Hydrogen Forum, to occur alongside the main Indaba. The event has been dubbed a pioneering platform for the future of clean energy poised to redefine the dialogue surrounding hydrogen as a formidable force in the global transition …

As one of the world’s largest producers of green metals, it is expected that Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde will be attending Mining Indaba 2024 to highlight key investment opportunities in the country’s mining sector at Mining Indaba The organisers said the attendees …

A glimmer of gold shines bright on the horizon for Kefi Gold and Copper, as the company’s flagship Tulu Kapi project in Ethiopia has secured the final nod from the lead lender’s credit committee. This crucial green light unlocks a $320 million financing package, paving the way for the development …

Africa-focused Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU) has tapped veteran geologist Collins Aseto as its Head of Exploration in East Africa, signalling a strategic shift towards expanding its battery metal footprint in the region. Aseto boasts 15 years of experience navigating the continent’s mineral landscapes, honed during stints at Lonmin, Anglo-American, and …

As part of sustainable mining, Barrick Gold Corporation has created a positive legacy that will continue to serve local communities long after mining activities close at Buzwagi gold mine in Tanzania. Mark Bristow, Barrick President and Chief Executive Officer recently handed over the new airport terminal built at the closed …

As Africa continues to navigate the complexities of meeting its growing energy demands while advancing sustainable development goals, the role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) emerges as a critical component of the continent’s energy landscape. The official side event of the Africa Energy Indaba, the 10th edition of the IPP …