BHP has entered into agreements to divest the Kambalda Nickel Concentrator (KNC) and a package of tenements and mineralisation rights to Gold Fields. These agreements will bring KNC and associated tenements and mineralisation rights under Gold Fields ownership and support long-term outcomes for the region, local workforce, communities and theContinue Reading
In South Africa’s Northern Cape province, a leading iron ore mine is unlocking significant gains in efficiency, safety and cost savings thanks to the SKF Cooper 03 Series Split Cylindrical Roller Bearings fitted on conveyor systems at the operation. SKF South Africa Key Account Manager, Duncan Mngomezulu, explains that theContinue Reading
Independent testing and inspection company Alfred H Knight (AHK) has expanded its geochemistry capabilities in Zambia, strengthening access to mineral analysis for mining and exploration projects across the Copperbelt and beyond. Based within AHK’s existing Kitwe facility, the laboratory introduces dedicated geochemical testing to the company’s established services in Zambia,Continue 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
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
Zambia’s copper industry is gaining renewed strategic importance as global demand for the metal strengthens, highlighted by BHP’s copper earnings reaching $18.2 billion and copper increasingly challenging iron ore as a key growth commodity. The development is significant for Zambia, Africa’s second-largest copper producer, as the country seeks to expandContinue 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
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
The global race for critical minerals is entering a new phase. No longer defined solely by access to mineral reserves, it is increasingly being shaped by industrial policy, geopolitical competition and the race to build resilient supply chains for electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies and advanced manufacturing.Victoria Backhaus-Jerling, Chief ExecutiveContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Cameroon continue to lose substantial mining revenues as gold smuggling, informal trade networks and weak regulatory controls undermine efforts to improve governance in the extractive sector, according to a report by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). The report highlights significant weaknesses inContinue Reading
