Demand for Rokbak’s robust and reliable articulated haulers remained strong in 2025 despite the challenging market conditions seen in the construction equipment industry. The company celebrated milestones, new dealers and lots of Rokbak trucks out working for customers on demanding job sites around the world. As the year draws toContinue Reading
New Holland Construction has launched its next-generation telematics and fleet management platform, myNewHollandConstruction, marking a significant advancement in connected equipment technology for mining, construction, and large-scale earthmoving operations across Africa. The platform replaces the existing FleetForce Telematics system and will come standard on 2026 model year equipment. As mining operationsContinue Reading
ESI Africa is thrilled to announce the release of Volume 6 of Powering Mines & Industry, addressing one of the most critical themes shaping Africa’s future: the intersection of mining, industrial power, and the global energy transition. This volume is essential reading for professionals navigating the rapidly evolving landscape ofContinue Reading
Zambia has made history by becoming the first African country to accept the Chinese yuan for the payment of mining taxes, marking a significant shift in how resource-rich economies manage fiscal policy. The move reflects a broader continental trend toward currency diversification as governments seek to reduce reliance on theContinue Reading
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
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
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
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
Ivanhoe Mines has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), strengthening a fast-growing strategic partnership aimed at advancing the exploration and development of critical minerals essential to the global energy transition. The agreement was announced by Ivanhoe Mines Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and CEOContinue Reading
His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, made his first official visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Friday, November 21, 2025, culminating in the signing of six key bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening economic and institutional ties. Welcomed by President Félix Tshisekedi, theContinue Reading
