The Investing in African Mining Indaba (MI26), Africa’s most influential and transformative platform for mining leadership, investment, and innovation, has announced its 2026 theme, “Stronger together: Progress through partnerships.” This bold direction reflects the urgent need for collaboration across the continent to fast-track untapped growth opportunities across the entire miningContinue Reading

Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, examines a very special class of additives that is gaining importance as the technical demands placed on lubricants continue to grow at an ever-increasing rate – Viscosity Index Improvers (VIIs). What are they? – Polymers and copolymers of methacrylates, butadiene olefins and alkylated styrenes. WhatContinue Reading

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is pushing to finalize a landmark minerals agreement with the United States by the end of June, aiming to attract fresh investment into its mining sector while also seeking diplomatic leverage in efforts to quell a Rwanda-backed insurgency in the country’s conflict-ridden eastern provinces.Continue Reading

President Félix Tshisekedi has praised a significant achievement by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s Ministry of Economy, which succeeded in cutting fuel subsidy losses by an impressive 89%—a move hailed as a milestone in the country’s ongoing economic reform agenda. In a formal letter of commendation, Anthony Nkinzo, DirectorContinue Reading

The Kansanshi copper and gold mine, located just outside Solwezi in Zambia’s North-Western Province, is rapidly approaching a major milestone. The S3 Expansion Project—a multi-billion-dollar upgrade designed to supercharge output—is now 80% complete, according to Assistant General Manager Axel Kotten. Once finished, the expansion will mark a major leap inContinue Reading

Controversial Assets May Have Shifted to Zimbabwe Amid Sanctions Zimbabwe’s state-linked mining giant Kuvimba Mining House is on the hunt for a massive $950 million in fresh capital to supercharge its gold and lithium production, according to CEO Trevor Barnard, who spoke at a high-profile mining conference in Victoria Falls.Continue Reading

A disagreement has surfaced between mining giants Ivanhoe Mines and Zijin Mining over the impact of a recent seismic event at the Kamoa-Kakula copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On Friday, May 23, 2025, Zijin Mining issued a statement warning of a potential “negative impact” on productionContinue Reading

Artisanal mining in Walikale territory, North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is facing growing instability as soldiers and members of the Wazalendo militia become increasingly involved in mining activities—despite national laws that prohibit such participation. Local civil society organizations and traditional leaders have raised alarm over the presenceContinue Reading

TOMRA Mining’s global network of Test Centers provides mining companies with a vital resource to make informed decisions about sensor-based ore sorting. By testing material samples under real-world conditions, mining operations can determine whether sorting is a viable solution for their mine and identify the most effective technology for theirContinue Reading

Vertex Minerals (ASX: VTX) is revolutionizing gold processing at its Hill End project in New South Wales by integrating TOMRA Mining’s advanced LASER ore sorting technology. This strategic move enhances operational efficiency and aligns with Vertex’s commitment to environmentally sustainable mining practices. A Historic Goldfield Meets Modern Innovation Located approximatelyContinue Reading