The global shift toward renewable energy is transforming how resource-rich nations manage and monetise their mineral wealth. As demand for critical minerals like copper rises, African countries are increasingly moving away from traditional extraction-only models toward more strategic, value-driven approaches—positioning themselves to capture a larger share of the energy transitionContinue Reading
Industrial sectors form the backbone of the South African economy. Mining, power, electrical, automation, transport and local manufacturing each play a distinct yet interconnected role in driving economic growth, employment, exports and industrial development. However, capital equipment purchases in these sectors are complex, high-cost and long-term investments that rely heavilyContinue Reading
The organisers of the DRC Mining Week expo and conference have welcomed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Fonds de Promotion de l’Industrie (FIP), recently signed in Cape Town. VUKA Group, the organisers of the annual flagship mining gathering inContinue Reading
DRC Mining Week pushes to maintain award-winning standards with expert adboard from across value chain “We must never be afraid to ask the hard, uncomfortable questions” The organisers of the award-winning annual expo and conference DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi have announced the list of selected experts who comprise the advisory boardContinue Reading
BUILT FOR ZAMBIA’S TOUGHEST TERRAIN. Introducing the All-New ISUZU MU-X 1.9 4×4 LS A/T Zambia doesn’t offer gentle terrain. From remote mining corridors and industrial access roads to seasonal water crossings and long provincial highways, mobility demands strength, endurance and efficiency. The all-new ISUZU MU-X 1.9 4×4 LS A/T hasContinue Reading
As infrastructure development and mining activity continue to expand across Zambia, equipment suppliers are introducing more advanced, versatile machinery to meet the demands of both large-scale and contractor-driven operations. Among these is the HB640 backhoe loader series from Hyundai Construction Equipment, available in the region through HPE Africa. Part ofContinue Reading
Zimbabwe is set to introduce export quotas on lithium concentrates while requiring stronger commitments from producers to invest in local processing, as part of new conditions for resuming mineral exports. The move follows a suspension of lithium concentrate and other unprocessed mineral exports on February 26, after the government raisedContinue Reading
Taisei Corporation is leading innovation in tunnel construction through its work on the Shinnozoki Tunnel, a major infrastructure project spanning 1.148 kilometres along the border of Yamagata Prefecture and Akita Prefecture. With more than 150 years of experience, Taisei has built a strong reputation in civil engineering, energy, and environmentalContinue Reading
The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tightening oversight of the country’s gold sector. Speaking at a Council of Ministers meeting on April 3, 2026, she outlined a series of reforms aimed at improving traceability, boosting state revenue,Continue Reading
Airborne pollutants and extreme temperatures remain persistent hazards in the mining and quarrying industries, posing risks to both operator health and productivity. As regulations become more stringent and the focus shifts toward proactive risk management, companies are increasingly prioritising solutions that monitor, control and report worker exposure to environmental dangers.Continue Reading
