VUKA Group RDC (http://WeAreVUKA.com/) will participate in the inaugural edition of Makutano Mining, taking place from 22 to 25 November 2026 in Kinshasa, under the High Patronage of His Excellency the President of the Republic. As the organiser of DRC Mining Week and the DRC Critical Minerals & Industrialisation Forum,Continue Reading
For many mining and quarrying projects, the temptation is to rush from concept to equipment selection, with front-end engineering design (FEED) treated as a formality. Crushing and screening specialist Pilot Crushtec takes the opposite view. Drawing on decades of experience in Africa, the company has made proper FEED studies theContinue Reading
Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir range with four new portable air compressors: the X-Air 1100-23, X-Air 1200-25 PACE, X-Air 1200-30, and X-Air 1300-30 PACE. Developed for drilling applications in construction, mining and oil & gas, the new models combine high air output with a compact footprint to help customersContinue 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
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
Zimbabwe Approves $1.59 Billion Investment Pipeline as Mining and Manufacturing Drive Industrial Growth Zimbabwe approved US$1.59 billion in proposed investments during the second quarter of 2026, with mining and manufacturing accounting for nearly 80% of the total as the country seeks to attract capital and build greater value around itsContinue Reading
A prominent South African industrial group, working under contract at a Zambian gold mine, secured 45 Lincoln P203 8 KG progressive systems from SKF for leading brand mobile machines to ensure reliable performance for their end‑user customer. Mining operations rely on these machines for uninterrupted, reliable performance to safeguard uptime andContinue Reading
Africa’s growing manganese industry is attracting increased attention as a major French mining company expands its focus on battery metals needed for the global energy transition. The company is strengthening its position in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain through increased exposure to manganese, a critical mineral used in steelContinue Reading
