Editor Picks

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, …

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 …

By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, keeps adding to the discussion about oil additives – the latest topic is anti-wear additives. What are they? Zinc dithiophosphate (ZDP), Zinc dialkyl-dithiophosphate (ZDDP) compounds, organic phosphates, Organomolybdenum compounds. What do they do? Reduce friction and wear How do …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …