The agreement reflects Gabon’s broader strategy to diversify its economy and unlock the full commercial potential of its mining industry Gabon has taken a significant step toward strengthening its mining sector by signing a new collaboration agreement between the Ministry of Mines and Geological Resources of Gabon (www.Mines.Gouv.ga) and SouthContinue Reading
The RCT – Powered by Epiroc team at the Mt Isa branch has successfully completed its first installation of the AutoNav system on a CAT R2900 XE Hybrid loader for AIC Mines at the Eloise Copper Mine in Northwest Queensland. The new machine was purchased by AIC Mines to supportContinue Reading
Zambia’s mining regulator has suspended operations at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira mine, citing serious safety and compliance concerns. The decision comes after the mine failed to properly account for all personnel working underground—a critical requirement designed to prevent accidents. The Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC) stated that the suspension follows recentContinue Reading
Regional development finance architecture in Africa is evolving beyond traditional bilateral agreements toward more integrated, risk-sharing cross-border investment mechanisms, particularly in the mining sector. The growing collaboration between South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) illustrates this shift, as development finance institutions (DFIs) structure partnerships designed to supportContinue Reading
While JCB has secured a US$205 million contract to supply the U.S. Marine Corps with 535 militarised 437HT wheel loaders, the machine’s specifications offer important insight into the type of high-performance equipment increasingly required in Zambia’s mining industry. Built on JCB’s proven 437 commercial platform, the 437HT is designed forContinue Reading
Puma Energy, a leading downstream energy company, and Hass Group (https://HassPetroleum.com), a leading oil marketing company in Africa, today announced a lubricant distribution partnership covering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agreement was signed at the Investing in African Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town. The agreement marks the introductionContinue Reading
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a significantpart of the global mineral economy. In fact, 45 million people across the world workdirectly in ASM, with estimates indicating as many as 315 million people benefit from thesector indirectly. However, a critical challenge is finding ways for small miners to enter theContinue Reading
Master of Ceremonies; Your Excellencies; Ministers and Deputy Ministers, including the Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Ms Phumzile Mgcina; Members of the Diplomatic Corps; the organisers of the Investing in African Mining Indaba; Captains of Industry and members of the investment community; the leadership of organised labour, civilContinue Reading
Mechanical Ingenuity has introduced the Wavecrest surge protector, a compact solution designed to clean “dirty power” while protecting sensitive equipment from a wide range of electrical disturbances. The system guards against power sags, swells, transients, overvoltage, undervoltage and electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise. Using a combination of metal oxide varistors (MOVs), capacitors,Continue Reading
African Mining Week 2026 takes place under the theme ‘Mining the Future: Unearthing Africa’s Full Mineral Value’ from October 14-16 in Cape Town Africa holds 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, positioning the continent at the center of the global energy transition and industrial supply chain realignment. With globalContinue Reading
