Botswana Diamonds has secured a significant foothold in South Africa’s diamond mining landscape, acquiring a prospecting permit for five kimberlites in the historic Marsfontein area. The 900.67-hectare permit encompasses the renowned Marsfontein diamond mine and extends to the company’s Thorny River properties in Limpopo. The company has set its sights …

In a recent announcement, the rebranding of Omnia Holdings’ Protea Mining Chemicals (PMC) under the Mining segment, BME, was shared. This strategic move consolidates the global mining offering under a unified brand, providing a comprehensive range of solutions that span from mining to metal processing. The rebrand aims to more …

Once more, the Mining Indaba comes in anticipation of contributing to the industry’s betterment, as is the case for every edition. Since the 2025 edition promises to be more interesting, it focuses on convening key stakeholders across the mining value chain from decision to investment, communities to professionals. The African …

For the fourth consecutive month global smelting activity increased in September according to Earth-i’s SAVANT Global Copper Monitoring Index, with average smelter inactivity falling by a full percentage point m/m to 14.2%. This monthly decline contributed to smelters being 1.6% more active on average in Q3 2024 than the same …

Exxaro Resources, one of South Africa’s leading coal producers, has set its sights on becoming a major player in the country’s manganese mining industry. The move is part of a broader strategy to diversify its operations and capitalize on growing demand for the metal, particularly in the electric vehicle and …

South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, made a direct appeal to investors at the 30th AOW: Investing in African Energy Conference: “Investors, we are not saying come to South Africa as a tourist destination, we have deposits, come and invest.” Mantashe emphasised the significant untapped potential …

With recent geopolitical events highlighting the vulnerabilities of global energy supply chains, Africa is attracting increasing attention as a reliable and promising source of oil and gas. As the world seeks to diversify its energy portfolios and ensure security of supply, investors are recognising the immense potential of Africa’s underexplored …

Johannesburg, South Africa – In today’s competitive industrial landscape, optimizing plant efficiency is paramount for businesses seeking to reduce operational costs and ensure long-term sustainability. Atlas Copco, a leading provider of industrial productivity solutions, is at the forefront of this revolution, offering innovative technologies that empower businesses to enhance their …

In a recent announcement, Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSX, BSE, Nasdaq Stockholm: LUC) revealed the sale of its 100% stake in the Clara Rough Diamond Sales Platform to its original founders, led by the HRA Group of Companies and Eira Thomas. Clara is a pioneering digital marketplace that revolutionides the sale …

The pan-African telco, Paratus Group has started providing LEO satellite solutions to clients in South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, and Zambia. Speaking at the Atlantic Convergence conference in Lisbon this week, Chief Technical Officer of the Paratus Group, Rolf Mendelsohn the Group has always known that reliable, fast, and secure connectivity …