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As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, countries across Africa are fast-tracking investments in beneficiation infrastructure to bolster local economies, create jobs and secure more equitable participation in global mineral value chains. The continent’s mineral-rich economies are increasingly focusing on developing domestic refining and processing capacity to shift from …

Located on the southwestern edge of the Mmamabula Coalfield, approximately 60km northeast of Gaborone, the Masama Coal Mine offers a competitive cost structure driven by its shallow, high-quality coal resource and cost-effective opencast mining methods. Its proximity to key infrastructure, including rail, road, and water, gives it a logistical edge …

As mining companies face increasing pressure to meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets, BME, a leading explosives manufacturer and member of Omnia Holdings, is pioneering innovative blasting solutions that balance operational efficiency with environmental responsibility. With over 40 years of expertise, BME’s advanced technologies including dual-salt emulsions, hydrogen peroxide …

Offering opportunities for knowledge exchange over the past 30 years, the MiningForum remains an important European networking platform for the continent’s mining industry. Slated for the 18th to the 19th of June, the MiningForum 2026, under the theme of ‘Raw Materials Momentum’ will discuss current developments along the entire raw …

Botswana’s electricity landscape is set for a significant overhaul this July, as new, differentiated power tariffs come into effect, promising to reshape household budgets and business operating costs across the nation. Far from a uniform increase, the approved adjustments by the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) signal a nuanced strategy …

As South Africa celebrates Youth Month in June 2025, a powerful initiative is underway to empower young minds across the continent. The third annual ESG Africa Student Innovation Competition has officially launched, calling on students to submit bold ideas that tackle Africa’s most urgent sustainability challenges. This pan-African competition is …

Las Vegas, USA— In a dazzling display of national resolve, Botswana recently took center stage at the JCK Las Vegas Show, the global epicentre of the diamond industry. Led by the impassioned Duma Boko and supported by a formidable delegation, including Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo, the southern African nation …

Botswana’s diamond powerhouse, Debswana, is set to venture into international capital markets for the first time, a bold move aimed at financing its ambitious $6 billion Jwaneng underground project. The strategic shift comes as dwindling revenues, battered by a global diamond market downturn, severely crimp the company’s traditional ability to …

Cargo Carriers – Over Six Decades of Driving Excellence in Transport & Logistics With its roots dating back to 1956, Cargo Carriers has built a reputation as one of Southern Africa’s most respected and specialised logistics partners. From its modest beginnings with a single truck, affectionately dubbed “Old Faithful” – …

The upcoming KZN Industrial & Technology Expo (KITE), taking place from 22 to 24 July 2025, will once again host the widely respected Forklift Driver Competition, and entries are now officially open. Organised by Lifting Africa, the competition has become a prominent platform that recognises excellence among forklift operators those …