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Effective 1 July 2024, Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced the appointment of Dr. Lauren Freeman as Vice President, Mineral Resources. Freeman, a renowned specialist in large Type II diamonds, brings over 25 years of extensive experience in the mining industry. Her expertise encompasses mineral resource estimation, diamond value management, diamond …

Botswana has cemented its reputation as a top global destination for mining companies, according to the Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies. This prestigious ranking places the African nation not only as the number one jurisdiction on the continent, but also cracks the coveted top 10 worldwide. The Fraser …

I-MAK, one of the premium global brands in the stable of bearings and power transmissions specialist, Bearings International (BI), has led the global market with a wide portfolio of gearbox and drive solutions for over 50 years. With more than 1 000 000 references and hundreds of different product lines, …

Organisers of the annual renowned mining jamboree Mining Indaba have announced the theme for next year’s event. According to the organisers, the Mining Indaba 2025 will be held under the banner: Future-Proofing African Mining, Today! “Together, let’s mine not only precious resources but also hope, resilience, and a legacy worthy …

Botswana’s once-booming mining industry is grappling with significant production slowdowns, according to a recent report by state-run Statistics Botswana. The Diamond Index, a key indicator of the sector’s health, fell 1.8% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2019, painting a concerning picture. While diamond production dipped slightly, the report attributes …

While the global diamond industry grapples with the fallout of sanctions on Russian stones, Botswana’s diamond sector is experiencing a remarkable surge. This southern African nation, the world’s second-largest diamond producer, is witnessing a confluence of positive developments that are solidifying its position as a key player in the market. …

Organisers of the annual Africa focused investment conference AFSIC- Investing in Africa expect over 1400 delegates, at C level or similar from both Africa and the rest of the world, to engage in the African investment ecosystem. With over US$6bn worth of deals and investment opportunities profiled on site last …

Etienne Bredell, recently appointed General Manager of Fluor’s South Africa office, brings more than 30 years of industry knowledge to his role. Having joined Fluor in 2008, Bredell is experienced in leading projects, managing global multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and driving business development across the African region. “I look forward to …

With Africa holding 30 percent of the world’s mineral reserves, the industry is poised for further investment as operations scale across the continent, notably in Southern and central Africa. Bata Industrials South Africa, a South African-based safety shoe manufacturer, believes in the need to begin with the basics of a …

Jordi Vila, currently Nissan Divisional Vice President Marketing and Sales Europe is appointed as President Nissan Africa, as DVP. Joni Paiva, currently Nissan Africa President & India Sales & Marketing DVP will return to the Renault group. Vila is a 30-year Nissan veteran with extensive experience sales and marketing in …