Zimbabwe’s state-owned mining company, Mutapa Gold Resources, plans to more than double its annual gold production to 220,000 ounces by 2029 following the launch of a major expansion programme backed by new financing. Production reports released to reporters on Friday showed that Mutapa produced 104,626 ounces of gold in theContinue Reading
As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, the Democratic Republic of Congo is seeing the benefit of growing investments from leading economies such as China and the US – making for exciting prospects at the upcoming DRC Mining Week. As a regular exhibitor at the event, global engineering andContinue Reading
As demand grows for reliable electrical infrastructure across mining, industrial and commercial projects, mini-substations are increasingly being installed to support new developments, expansions and upgrades. However, a concerning trend is emerging in parts of the market, where equipment that has previously been used is cosmetically refurbished and then sold asContinue Reading
Barrick Mining is exploring a potential London listing for its African business, with an all-share transaction involving Endeavour Mining among the options under consideration, according to sources familiar with the matter. The discussions remain at an early stage and no final decision has been made. Sources cautioned that there isContinue Reading
Andrada Mining Secures Namibia Funding for Uis Expansion as Lithium Ridge Drilling Delivers High-Grade Results Aim-listed Andrada Mining has secured conditional strategic funding of N$98 million (approximately £4.4 million) to support expansion and operational upgrades at its Uis tin mine in Namibia, while also reporting encouraging drilling results from itsContinue Reading
The Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) continues to play an important role in supporting stability, compliance and fair labour practices across South Africa’s civil engineering sector. One area where this role is increasingly valuable is in raising awareness and understanding of the industry’s collective agreements among contractorsContinue Reading
ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (“ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc”) has announced a major step forward in its gold sector expansion strategy following the incorporation of a new special purpose vehicle, Kyalo Goldfields Limited (“KGL”), to develop the Kikonge gold project in Zambia’s North Western Province. The announcement follows a memorandum ofContinue Reading
As mining operations across Africa continue to evolve in scale, complexity and automation, the role of advanced safety technologies has become increasingly important in protecting people, equipment and productivity. According to Booyco Electronics, leveraging intelligent safety solutions such as Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) is no longer optional, but a fundamentalContinue Reading
With a well-established copper mining sector and much of the country’s mineral wealth unexplored, the Zambian mining industry is poised for a potential period of substantial growth and expansion. This growth trajectory is reinforced by several factors, including strong Zambian government support, starting with the introduction of a new onlineContinue Reading
Rolls-Royce Power Systems is developing a hybrid drive system for haul trucks and will begin field testing it from autumn 2026 at a mining location. The system combines proven mtu Series 4000 engines with a high-performance electric drivetrain. Depending on the topography and operational profile of the mine, this canContinue Reading
