The mining sector’s gradual shift from non-electric (NONEL) to electronic initiation systems in blasting has received a welcome boost as BME releases its new VIPERTRON® Electronic Initiation System. Ralf Hennecke, Managing Director of BME, highlighted that electronic initiation systems have consistently demonstrated superior accuracy, safety and blast performance. Nonetheless, saidContinue Reading
As industries continue to prioritise safety, environmental responsibility, energy efficiency and operational reliability, dry-type transformers are increasingly replacing traditional oil-filled units across a diverse range of applications. From mining and mineral processing to manufacturing, commercial buildings, data centres, transport infrastructure and renewable energy projects, the technology is proving its valueContinue Reading
The mining industry will gather at the Johannesburg Expo Centre from 7–11 September 2026 for Electra Mining Africa, bringing together industry suppliers, decision makers, contractors, professionals and technology providers from across the continent to explore new technologies, compare equipment, meet new suppliers and discover solutions that drive safer, smarter andContinue Reading
Its presence at Electra Mining Africa 2026 confirmed to SEW-EURODRIVE that customers are seeking not only the highest levels of innovation and workmanship, but also comprehensive support throughout the full lifecycle of their drive solutions. This commitment to lifecycle support has been central to SEW-EURODRIVE’s evolution in Africa in recentContinue Reading
India has resumed discussions with Zambia over potential investment opportunities in copper and other critical minerals as New Delhi steps up efforts to secure overseas mineral supplies to meet growing demand from its expanding economy. Officials from India’s Ministry of Mines held preliminary discussions with their Zambian counterparts on AugustContinue Reading
Tharisa Plc THST.L said on Monday it signed a 25-year special mining lease agreement with the government of Zimbabwe for its Karo platinum group metal (PGM) venture, a key step in advancing the project. Tharisa, an integrated PGM and chrome producer operating in South Africa, is developing the Karo project in Zimbabwe.Continue Reading
Zijin Mining Group’s 2026 copper production target is under pressure following flooding at the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), adding to concerns over global copper supply. In its latest half-year report, Zijin said production from Kamoa-Kakula could be reduced by up to 57,000 tonnes thisContinue Reading
The 4th Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOGC) 2026 concluded in Windhoek with a clear message: Namibia’s petroleum opportunity must translate into jobs, skills, businesses, investment and long-term national value. Held under the theme “From Decision to Dividend: Making Namibia’s Oil Work for Namibians,” the three-day conference brought together moreContinue Reading
Sandvik has received an order from Kamoa Copper S.A. to supply 19 Toro® trucks and loaders to the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, a joint venture between Ivanhoe Mines and Zijin Mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The order expands one of the world’s largest underground Sandvik fleets at a mineContinue Reading
Amigo Resources and Tanzania’s State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to assess the feasibility of recovering and beneficiating graphite from mining tailings in Tanzania. The agreement provides a framework for the companies to undertake technical, commercial and regulatory assessments of graphite-bearing material across several projectContinue Reading
