Ulla Setswalo

Rokbak demo trucks help customers choose

Equipment demonstrations play a crucial role in Rokbak securing new customers. As part of a customer-focused approach, demonstrator articulated hauler units not only help potential partners make informed, confident decisions, but also ensure they are supported with the right industry knowledge to successfully integrate Rokbak trucks into their earth-moving operations. …

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Giyani Delivers First Battery-Grade Manganese Samples for Offtaker Testing

Marking a major milestone in its strategic rollout, Giyani Metals Corp. has delivered its first high-purity manganese oxide (HPMO) samples from its demonstration plant in Johannesburg to several potential offtakers for testing and qualification. HPMO is a key precursor for producing high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM), a vital input for …

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Pump Packing Proves Its Value in Harsh Mining Conditions

Equipment reliability is essential in mining, where operations face continuous wear and extreme conditions. From gold extraction in Zimbabwe to copper mining in Zambia and diamond operations in Botswana, the challenges remain the same such as abrasive slurries, chemical exposure, fluctuating pressures and remote sites with limited maintenance access. In …

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WearCheck introduces advanced Legionella testing to safeguard water quality

WearCheck Water, a division of leading condition monitoring specialist, WearCheck, has expanded its expertise in water analysis with the introduction of Legionella pneumophila detection and enumeration. This latest development positions WearCheck at the forefront of water and surface safety monitoring, ensuring businesses, industries, and public institutions can proactively manage Legionella …

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Diamonds to Dust, Botswana and Namibia Eye Joint Oil Refinery as Glitter Fades

In a bold move signaling a seismic shift in Southern Africa’s economic landscape, diamond-rich nations Botswana and Namibia are forging a powerful alliance to establish a jointly-owned oil refinery. The ambitious project, a key talking point during Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s recent high-stakes summit with Botswana’s President Duma Boko in …

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Chrysos Secures Deal to Supply PhotonAssay Technology to Newmont’s Gold Operations

ASX-listed Chrysos Corporation has entered a master services agreement (MSA) with global miner Newmont Corporation to deploy its advanced PhotonAssay technology at Newmont’s gold sites worldwide. The first PhotonAssay unit will be installed at Newmont’s Ahafo mine in Ghana during the first half of the 2026 financial year, marking a …

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Lucara Diamond Faces “Significant Doubt” Amidst Underground Mine Transition

Diamond mining heavyweight Lucara Diamond, listed on both the Toronto and Botswana stock exchanges, has sent a chill through the market, openly questioning its ability to survive as a going concern. The stark admission comes on the heels of dwindling diamond sales and an increasing reliance on limited financial lifelines, …

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Africa’s LNG growth hinges on investment, strategic partnerships

Accelerating Africa’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) ambitions will depend on mobilizing risk-tolerant investment, building strong technical and commercial partnerships, and committing to local capacity-building, according to panellists at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris. Speaking during a discussion on monetizing African gas sponsored by Perenco, UTM Offshore …

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ASI Expands into Autonomous Construction with SoftBank

Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), a global leader in industrial vehicle automation and developer of the Mobius autonomous fleet management system, has launched ASI Construction in partnership with SoftBank Group Corp. The new business unit will focus on automating construction equipment to meet rising demand and counter labour shortages, complementing ASI’s …

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Headline: Botswana’s Golden Opportunity Goes Under the Hammer as Mupane Mine Seeks New Life

The glimmer of a new beginning is on the horizon for Botswana’s lone gold operation, Mupane Gold Mine, as it enters a crucial phase of its liquidation. Park Village Auctions and Auction IT have launched a “Request for Offers” for the mine, situated a mere 50km east of Francistown, inviting …

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