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 …
Read More »Eastport Ventures Inc. Welcomes Robin Birchall as New CEO
A forward-thinking Canadian Mining House specialising in Copper, Uranium, REEs, Nickel, and Diamonds in Botswana, Eastport-Ventures Inc has announced the appointment of Robin Birchall as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Over the past seven years, Eastport strategically acquired six mineral projects, benefiting from a total exploration and development expenditure exceeding …
Read More »Lucara Unearths Lucrative Diamonds from Botswana Mine
Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSX: LUC) has unearthed a trove of valuable diamonds from its Karowe Mine in Botswana, a significant development for the company and the diamond industry. The recovered stones include a remarkable 320-carat gem-quality, light brown diamond, alongside an impressive 111-carat Type IIa white diamond and two additional …
Read More »SRK promote Amstrong, O’Brien
SRK Consulting has appointed partner and principal geologist (geotechnical) Robert Armstrong as a director in its South African Consulting Practice. Armstrong has been with the company since 2001, when he joined as a student geologist. He has been involved in geotechnical projects throughout Africa, as well as in countries includingArgentina, …
Read More »Wacker Neuson rollers fulfill customer’s soil, asphalt compaction
From the renowned RD series to the RTx trench roller and large RC soil compactor range, Wacker Neuson’s range of high-quality rollers typify the company’s brand promise – all it takes! Available to several markets within Sub-Sahara Africa, these rugged, versatile rollers incorporate an ergonomic design, innovative features, and cutting-edge …
Read More »Shared value, ESG integration can elevate Africa
As new business trends emerge, the 2024 Africa Shared Value and ESG Summit is set to transform the African business landscape. Organisers said the summit is a partnership between the Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit and the ESG Africa Conference. Scheduled for 24 to 25 October in Nairobi, Kenya, the …
Read More »SKF unleashes raid to stamp out counterfeit bearings
Authorities, with collaborative support from SKF, recently conducted a large, highly effective raid action on a very well-known bearing seller of SKF bearings in Cape Town. The bearing seller, who has been on SKF’s radar for quite some time, has been selling counterfeit SKF bearings to numerous customers in the …
Read More »DRC’s prime minister to attend Mining Indaba 2024
As one of the world’s largest producers of green metals, it is expected that Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde will be attending Mining Indaba 2024 to highlight key investment opportunities in the country’s mining sector at Mining Indaba The organisers said the attendees …
Read More »Africa Energy Indaba puts on spotlight advanced nuclear technologies
With the potential to shape the continent’s energy landscape, advanced nuclear technologies are to be put in the spotlight at the Africa Energy Indaba. The energy jamboree has a nuclear forum lined up, bringing together global leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to delve into the latest developments in nuclear power, …
Read More »Mining industry urged to invest in ‘disruptive’ digital technology
When it comes to mining operations, exploration, project appraisal, mine design, closure, and post-closure stages, digital technology has a lot to offer the sector. Heinrich Jantzen, Senior Mining Advisor at Zutari, holds this opinion. The premier infrastructure advising and consulting organization will be present at Mining Indaba Africa, which takes …
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