Business

For decades, the diamond industry has sparkled with an aura of timeless romance and unyielding value. But beneath the polished surface, deep fissures are appearing, leading some to declare a rapid and unprecedented collapse of an industry once synonymous with enduring luxury. While some analysts temper the alarm, the sheer …

The Investing in African Mining Indaba, Africa’s most influential and transformative platform for mining leadership, investment, and innovation, has announced its 2026 theme, ‘Stronger together: Progress through partnerships.’ Laura Nicholson, Content and Communities Director, Mining Indaba said the theme reflects commitment to fostering partnerships that not only drive investment but also …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Forget the dusty stereotypes of hard hats and grizzled men – a new force is reshaping the very bedrock of Africa’s mining industry. From Botswana’s glittering diamond deals to Uganda’s copper revival and Malawi’s burgeoning rare earth ambitions, women are not just participating; they are leading the charge, forging a …