Cobalt miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be permitted to retain their 2025 export quotas after delays in implementing new export procedures prevented shipments from taking place, according to the country’s mining regulator. The Authority for the Regulation and Control of Strategic Mineral Substances’ Markets (ARECOMS) saidContinue Reading

FQM strengthens local content strategy by awarding full load-and-haul contract to Zambian-owned Mineral Link First Quantum Minerals (FQM), through its subsidiary FQM Trident Limited, has reinforced its commitment to Zambia’s socio-economic development by transferring key mining operations to a local contractor, Mineral Link Limited. The move represents a significant stepContinue Reading

Modern mining operations are becoming increasingly complex, with vast equipment fleets generating enormous volumes of operational and sensor data. This shift has created new opportunities for advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to reshape maintenance management, productivity optimisation, and long-term capital planning. The integration of AI capabilities with traditional heavy-equipmentContinue Reading

MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 will feature a panel on integrated infrastructure and logistics connecting regional resources to global markets Major milestones across the MSGBC basin are accelerating the region’s rise as a leading African energy hub, with the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project commencing commercial operations andContinue Reading

With over a decade of hands-on experience in compressed air technology and pneumatic equipment solutions, Johnathan Cassell, an accomplished Portable Air Sales Engineer for Atlas Copco’s Power Technique business area, is uniquely qualified to offer expert insight into the ever-evolving world of compressed air. Jonathan began his journey at AtlasContinue Reading

Conveyors are among the fastest and potentially most dangerous transport systems in a bulk handling operation.  Although their safety and performance are critical to the operation’s success, their contribution to overall efficiency is often overlooked by both management and workers.  The operational basics of belt conveyor systems are often aContinue Reading

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reiterated its commitment to an open and inclusive investment climate across its mining sector, welcoming partnerships from all global players as demand for critical minerals continues to surge. Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba reaffirmed this stance during a press briefing on Thursday,Continue Reading

Navachab Gold Mine, a low-grade gold ore operation, upgrades its very low-grade ore resources using STEINERT’s suite of innovative dry sorting processes. At Navachab it has been possible to double the gold grade. As the STEINERT machines require a minimum of water the technology is very environmentally friendly. The veryContinue Reading

Jubilee Metals Group has moved a step closer to fully realigning its business around Zambia’s copper sector after the South African Competition Tribunal granted merger approval for the sale of the company’s chrome and PGM operations to One Chrome. The decision marks a critical regulatory milestone in Jubilee’s transition strategy.Continue Reading