How Congo wields huge power over the global battery industry
The mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is often portrayed as a victim of exploitation by China, the US and Europe in their competition for its...
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Vedanta pays $246m to reclaim control of Konkola Copper Mines in Zambia
by Wayne
UK-based mining company Vedanta Resources said that it has paid $245.75m to the Zambian government for regaining control of the Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in...
2024 marks a pivotal year for Zambia’s mining sector
by Wayne
Zambia has witnessed significant developments in the nation’s mining sector, driven by a confluence of factors: rising global demand for critical minerals, significant new discoveries,...
Case Study: Breaking barriers in Tanzania’s mining industry – the Women in Mining programme
by Wayne
Women’s Month in South Africa provides an opportune moment to spotlight the groundbreaking work being done to empower women in male-dominated industries. The mining sector,...
BME finds blasting solutions for potential acidic sulphate soil
by Wayne
In a recent article in the International Society for Explosives Engineers’ Journal of Explosives Engineering, experts from BME reveal a fascinating encounter with potential acidic sulphate soil...
ABB, AVEVA and Rockwell discuss the integrated mine
by Wayne
Ambitions to digitalise mining operations aren’t new, but digitalisation of the entire mine cycle remains the holy grail – something we have yet to see....
Integrated liners for the mining industry
by Wayne
Multotec has developed a range of composite integrated mill liners in response to the needs of local and international mining clients. The solution not only...
Sandvik introduces Access Control System for autonomous underground mining
by Wayne
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing AutoMine® Interoperable Access Control System (ACS), a new feature for its AutoMine Core underground system for autonomous mining operations....
Flagship project of China-Namibia mining cooperation empowers locals, especially women, in Africa
by Wayne
The 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit is being held in Beijing from September 4 to 6. The theme of this year’s summit is...
Madison expands mining footprint in Namibia with new licence
by Wayne
Upstream mining and exploration company Madison Metals is set to expand its mining operations in Namibia, Africa, with the Ministry of Mines and Energy granting...