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Kal Tire is showcasing innovative and responsive solutions at this year’s Electra Mining, supporting mining operations looking to a future with improved ESG, safety and productivity. The company says it presents a host of innovations—from an expanded carbon emissions reporting program and a recycling solution that promotes a circular economy …

The importance of research in the development of mining technology will be highlighted at Wits University from September 27 to 29, 2022, at a three-day symposium held by the Wits Mining Institute (WMI). The three-day event, themed ‘Turning research curiosity into 21st Century minerals industry performance, partnerships, and technology,’ will …

Buying Vesconite products in Namibia has become easier with the establishment of a wholly-owned Namibian subsidiary. Known as Vesconite Bearings Namibia, the new company will stock frequently-ordered hollow bar, solid rods and plate for ease of ordering and distribution into the Southern African country. “Coastal Couriers, a leader in the …

Electra Mining Africa is pulling out all the stops this year to deliver an event that will continue to act as a crucial and valuable meeting point for industry stakeholders. Thousands of people will connect across industries throughout the course of the five-day event, thousands of items will be on …

FLORENCE Sempebwa-Makada’s mother was one of 13 children at a time when girls had predetermined futures – that didn’t involve careers or higher education. When Florence and her sister were born, two girls among six brothers, Mrs Sempebwa-Makaba was determined they would have the life she could never have. “My …

Only 35% of the mined minerals, which by the end of 2021 earned $516 million, are recovered in Rwanda. However, the mining board asserts that it requires a recovery rate of at least 60% in order to hit the aim of $1.5 billion in export revenue by 2024. Rwanda wants …

Women working as consulting engineers and scientists are opening doors of opportunity in mining, breaking down discriminatory attitudes and creating role models for the future. According to Vis Reddy, Managing Director of SRK Consulting, the consulting engineering sector has been an important contributor to gender transformation in mining. “The growing …

Following the revocation of its permit to prospect for rare earths in Tanzania, TORONTO-listed Montero Mining & Exploration said last week that it has launched a C$90 million claim against the East African nation. The claim has been submitted to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes of the …

The recent announcement by the Nakuru County government that Gilgil and Molo towns will be promoted to municipalities is both welcome and timely. Elevation of the two towns is important because it reflects that their populations have risen to the point that they must now be awarded municipality status. With …

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s licensing rights for 30 oil and gas blocks went up for auction on Thursday, opening up portions of the second-largest rainforest to drilling that could release significant amounts of carbon into the environment. At a ceremony in Kinshasa, president Felix Tshisekedi presided over the …