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Botswana is actively pursuing the acquisition of a majority stake in De Beers, a move that intensifies a regional contest with Angola over control of the global diamond giant. The nation’s President, Duma Boko, confirmed the strategic intent during his State of the Nation Address on Monday, underscoring the company’s …

United Nations Climate Change Conference dubbed (COP30) ongoing at Belém in Brazil will zoom on the mining sector. According to ICMM team, this year, mining and metals are higher on the agenda than ever – driven by geopolitical considerations. In addition, there is recognition that mining and metals are part …

KSB has launched the ELN-150 Imvubu, a powerful new self-priming wastewater pump engineered and manufactured in South Africa for tough African conditions. Named after the Zulu word for hippopotamus, the Imvubu draws inspiration from its large lifting “ears” and a massive free-pass “mouth” that mimics the animal’s strength and bulk. …

In a dramatic escalation of the global scramble for control of De Beers, Angola’s state-owned diamond company, Endiama, has submitted a formal bid for Anglo American’s majority stake in the legendary producer. This move represents a significant shift from Endiama’s earlier interest, which centered on acquiring only a minority share. …

Botswana has enacted a sweeping new measure requiring foreign mining companies to cede a significant portion of ownership in new concessions to local investors, the country’s mines ministry announced Friday. The rule, which took effect on October 1, mandates that a 24% stake in any new mining project be sold to …

Australia is poised to meet the surging global demand for heavy rare earths (HREs) following China’s decision to halt exports, a move that could reshape the global minerals landscape. The announcement comes on the heels of a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U.S. President Donald Trump, which …

London, UK – Oscillate PLC has unveiled a new corporate identity, Serval Resources, reflecting a strategic pivot toward copper and “future metals” critical to the energy transition and the digital economy. The listed entity on the Aquis exchange will operate under the Serval brand name and plans to officially adopt …

Fighting against rust in lubrication systems is an age-old battle. This edition of WearCheck’s Lube Kitchen Series highlights the important role played by corrosion inhibitors. What are they? Metal phenolates, basic metal sulfonates, fatty acids, amines, Zinc dithiophosphates What do they do? Prevent corrosion and rusting of metal parts in …

Namibia and Botswana are set to significantly expand their economic and development cooperation, finalizing eight new Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and agreements on Friday. The instruments, covering key sectors from energy to mining, were revealed at the close of the ministerial segment of the Botswana-Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Windhoek …