Rwanda Launches 10 New Mining Blocks for Exploration in Tin, Tantalum, Tungsten, Lithium, and Gemstones Rwanda’s mining sector is attracting renewed investor interest as the government reports at least 73 applications for the 10 mining blocks unveiled in mid-2025. According to the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB), theContinue Reading
Bobcat has announced the introduction of the AutoShift transmission in the B730 M-Series backhoe loader, alongside a number of other updates to this model aimed at markets in the Middle East and Africa and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The B730 M-Series machine with AutoShift transmission comes as aContinue Reading
Africa’s untapped $8.6 trillion mineral worth has the potential to help African nations realize their employment creation agenda Africa’s mining sector maintains its role as a key contributor of employment creation, fuelled by rising global demand for critical minerals. According to the Compendium of Africa’s Strategic Minerals 2026, released lastContinue Reading
AR Racking has been chosen by Mahou San Miguel to design, manufacture and install the high-density racking system for its new logistics platform adjacent to Spain’s largest brewery in Alovera, Guadalajara. The contract is part of the 80 million euros that the brewery has allocated to position its operations atContinue Reading
CAPE TOWN, South Africa– Technology in African mining is moving at a rate of knots. From automation and robotics to artificial intelligence and digital twins, technology is rapidly advancing exploration, productivity, health and safety, ESG best practice and increased mine life. Mining Review Africa, in partnership with BME (a member ofContinue Reading
Mines are demanding environments and that is no more true than in Zambia where copper mines are among the wettest in the world. Here, an inefficient pump station can lead to a flooded pit. And there’s a whole range of technical challenges mine operators need to consider; a single failedContinue Reading
Yasser Ramadan, Chairman of the Egyptian Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority has confirmed Egypt’s interest in participating at African Mining Week 2026, during a meeting held with Energy Capital & Power on Sunday A delegation from Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MOPMN) met with the Energy CapitalContinue Reading
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
