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As mining companies face increasing pressure to meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets, BME, a leading explosives manufacturer and member of Omnia Holdings, is pioneering innovative blasting solutions that balance operational efficiency with environmental responsibility. With over 40 years of expertise, BME’s advanced technologies including dual-salt emulsions, hydrogen peroxide …

Water-related risks can easily be underestimated in a due diligence study of a mining operation, with pollution and flooding being among the many aspects that prospective investors or lenders need to consider. “In most mining transactions, the issue of water generally presents a significant risk to investors,” said Peter Shepherd, …

Offering opportunities for knowledge exchange over the past 30 years, the MiningForum remains an important European networking platform for the continent’s mining industry. Slated for the 18th to the 19th of June, the MiningForum 2026, under the theme of ‘Raw Materials Momentum’ will discuss current developments along the entire raw …

As South Africa celebrates Youth Month in June 2025, a powerful initiative is underway to empower young minds across the continent. The third annual ESG Africa Student Innovation Competition has officially launched, calling on students to submit bold ideas that tackle Africa’s most urgent sustainability challenges. This pan-African competition is …

Botswana’s coal mining sector is facing an unprecedented crisis as 1,000 jobs hang in the balance due to unpaid contracts between state-owned mining firms and their subcontractors. The Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) has sounded the alarm, accusing the government of turning a blind eye to the financial collapse of  …

Las Vegas, USA— In a dazzling display of national resolve, Botswana recently took center stage at the JCK Las Vegas Show, the global epicentre of the diamond industry. Led by the impassioned Duma Boko and supported by a formidable delegation, including Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo, the southern African nation …

Botswana’s diamond powerhouse, Debswana, is set to venture into international capital markets for the first time, a bold move aimed at financing its ambitious $6 billion Jwaneng underground project. The strategic shift comes as dwindling revenues, battered by a global diamond market downturn, severely crimp the company’s traditional ability to …

Cargo Carriers – Over Six Decades of Driving Excellence in Transport & Logistics With its roots dating back to 1956, Cargo Carriers has built a reputation as one of Southern Africa’s most respected and specialised logistics partners. From its modest beginnings with a single truck, affectionately dubbed “Old Faithful” – …

Safety remains a central priority in the mining industry, particularly when it comes to the storage, handling, and use of explosives. According to Dr Ramesh Dhoorgapersadh, BME’s General Manager for Operational Excellence and Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ), fast-evolving technology is playing a vital role in supporting mines …

The upcoming KZN Industrial & Technology Expo (KITE), taking place from 22 to 24 July 2025, will once again host the widely respected Forklift Driver Competition, and entries are now officially open. Organised by Lifting Africa, the competition has become a prominent platform that recognises excellence among forklift operators those …