The relentless surge in demand for critical minerals, the building blocks of clean technologies like electric vehicles and wind turbines, is poised to fundamentally reshape the mining sector, according to industry experts. Meeting ambitious climate goals hinges on securing a steady supply of these minerals, but the current approach won’t …
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As the world grapples with the need for sustainable energy solutions amid a digital revolution, Hitachi Energy hosted Hitachi Energy Day Tanzania on 16 February at the Serena Hotel, Dar es Salaam. Building on the success of previous events in Johannesburg and Cape Town, this year’s event showcased a convergence …
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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s state-owned miner, Gecamines, is embarking on a strategic overhaul of its copper and cobalt joint ventures, aiming to extract greater value from these partnerships. This move comes amidst a global scramble for the critical minerals, essential for the green energy transition. Gecamines is seeking to …
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Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee for Energy and Minerals has commended Barrick Gold Corporation for the significant turnaround at the North Mara gold mine and its improved relations with the community. Members of Parliament recently visited the mine along with the Deputy Minister of Minerals, Ministry officials, the Regional Commissioner, District …
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) sent a clear message at the 2024 Mining Indaba: it’s open for business, and the world’s miners should take notice. Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde took to the stage during the event, painting a picture of a nation brimming with untapped potential – a …
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SRK Consulting has appointed partner and principal geologist (geotechnical) Robert Armstrong as a director in its South African Consulting Practice. Armstrong has been with the company since 2001, when he joined as a student geologist. He has been involved in geotechnical projects throughout Africa, as well as in countries includingArgentina, …
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The mining and metals sector stands at a crossroads, navigating a complex storm of global uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and the ever-present pressure to meet ESG demands. But amidst the turbulence, a new report from Deloitte, “Tracking the trends 2024,” offers a beacon of hope. Highlighting ten key trends shaping …
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In a groundbreaking discussion at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Stratek Global’s Chairman Kelvin Kemm, asserted that South Africa is poised to become a nuclear reactor exporting nation. Highlighting the country’s status as the first to develop a commercial Small Modular Reactor (SMR), Kemm unveiled the HTMR-100, positioning South …
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The conclusion of the Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield 2024 at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town has revealed Grace Akinyi, Founder of Women in Mining Kenya, as the deserving winner. The competition, organised by the Development Partner Institute (DPI) and Investing in African Mining Indaba, provided a platform for …
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Day one of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, the continent’s premier mining event, set the tone for a week of transformative discussions and bold pronouncements under the theme “Embracing the power of positive disruption: A bold new future for African mining.” The opening ceremony and subsequent disruptive discussions painted …
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East African Mining News Unearthing Mining Opportunities in East Africa
