London-listed base metals miner Aterian is set to dramatically accelerate its exploration efforts after signing a binding heads of terms for a strategic earn-in joint venture (JV) with French exploration company Lithosquare. This transformative partnership focuses on eight high-potential copper-prospective projects covering 2,898 km across Aterian’s portfolio in the Kalahari …
Read More »Africa Rises as Industrial Force: Sedna Puts Continent at Forefront of Digital Transformation
Following the recent G20 summit, a clear message has emerged: Africa is not merely a beneficiary of the global economy, but a formidable builder, innovator, and industrial force. This reality is most evident in the continent’s accelerating digital and industrial transformation across critical sectors like mining, ports, energy, and infrastructure, …
Read More »The lube kitchen series part 13: Extreme Pressure (EP) additives – the additives that thrive under pressure
By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Continuing the journey through the world of anti-wear additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, this final instalment of the lube kitchen series looks at additives that work their magic under pressure – Extreme Pressure (EP) additives – the other metal guardians in your …
Read More »African Nations Must Boost Resource Contract Negotiation — Kabemba
The Executive Director of the Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW), Claude Kabemba,has urged African governments to strengthen their capacity to negotiate mining and resource contracts, warning that the continent continues to lose billions in potential revenue despite being home to significant mineral reserves. “Africa holds around 30 percent of the …
Read More »TLT Turbo Africa Unveils Smart Fan Set to Transform Mine Ventilation
South African based manufacturing plant, TLT Turbo Africa has unveiled its latest innovation, a Smart Fan designed to redefine ventilation efficiency across the mining and energy sectors. The company, which has supplied critical ventilation systems to major projects such as the Gautrain and leading mines across Southern Africa, says the …
Read More »Belgrade Talks Signal Fresh Momentum in Serbia–Botswana Partnership
A renewed sense of momentum is defining relations between Serbia and Botswana, Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric said following his meeting with Botswana’s Minister of International Relations, Phenyo Butale, in Belgrade on 28 November 2025. He noted that both countries were committed to broadening cooperation in key areas including the …
Read More »AI Turbocharges Botswana Diamonds’ Exploration Strategy
Botswana Diamonds (BOD), a junior explorer listed on London’s AIM and the Botswana Stock Exchange, has positioned itself as a pioneering, AI-driven minerals exploration company following a recent breakthrough in its search for new diamond and polymetallic deposits. The company’s Managing Director, James Campbell, heralded the use of Artificial Intelligence …
Read More »Sandfire Backs Botswana Mining Supply Chain Boost
Through its subsidiary Tshukudu Metals Botswana (TMB), Sandfire has joined an industry-wide initiative led by Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy to strengthen local mining supply chains. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), also signed by Kopano Copper Mine, Debswana Diamond Company, Morupule Coal Mine, Botswana Railways, Botswana Ash and the …
Read More »The lube kitchen series part 11: friction modifiers – the smooth operators in your oil
By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Continuing the dialogue around oil additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, this time the focus turns to friction modifiers. What are they? Organic fatty acids and amines, high-molecular-weight organic phosphorus and phosphoric acid esters What do they do? Alter coefficient of friction …
Read More »African Mining Indaba Puts Regional Integration on the Agenda as Key to Unlocking Mineral Value
South Africa—Africa’s ability to capture the full economic, industrial, and societal value of its vast mineral endowments hinges entirely on regional integration and a decisive shift from policy dialogue to co-ordinated action. That was the unequivocal message delivered by industry experts and policymakers at a media briefing for the Investing …
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