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In the heart of Francistown, a quiet industrial revolution is unfolding as UV Botswana is building world-class underground utility vehicles from the ground up, tailored for the toughest mining environments across the globe. The company recently unveiled one of its most ambitious creations yet, a mining vehicle valued at a …

A colossal US$2.5 billion mineral processing hub, spearheaded by local firm Bernard Development Corporation, is poised to dramatically reshape the economic landscapes of both Zimbabwe and Botswana, promising thousands of jobs and a significant boost to regional beneficiation efforts. This ambitious undertaking, a collaborative effort with the University of Zimbabwe …

WearCheck, the specialist condition monitoring company, is now accredited to perform DGA, or Dissolved Gas Analysis, for transformers, following a recent assessment by SANAS (South African National Accreditation System). The company’s Johannesburg transformer oil testing laboratory now has ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for testing DGA, moisture, acidity, dielectric strength, and PCBs …

As the dazzling lights of Las Vegas prepare to welcome the global jewellery elite, Botswana is gearing up for a strategic showcase at the highly anticipated 2025 Jewellers Circular Keystone (JCK) Show. From June 3 to June 9, this southern African powerhouse, spearheaded by Debswana Diamond Company and a delegation …

Gaborone – In a significant stride towards a greener future, Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) and Debswana Diamond Company have officially cemented a strategic partnership, signalling a major shift towards renewable energy in the nation’s vital mining sector. The two powerhouses recently announced the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA) …

As the industry standard for mill duty cyclone feed applications, KSB’s GIW® MDX pump keeps raising the bar for performance in the mining sector. The MDX pump was first released in 2008 as a specifically designed solution to the shortcomings of conventional slurry pumps. It was created from the ground …

For decades, the diamond industry has sparkled with an aura of timeless romance and unyielding value. But beneath the polished surface, deep fissures are appearing, leading some to declare a rapid and unprecedented collapse of an industry once synonymous with enduring luxury. While some analysts temper the alarm, the sheer …

The Investing in African Mining Indaba, Africa’s most influential and transformative platform for mining leadership, investment, and innovation, has announced its 2026 theme, ‘Stronger together: Progress through partnerships.’ Laura Nicholson, Content and Communities Director, Mining Indaba said the theme reflects commitment to fostering partnerships that not only drive investment but also …

Equipment demonstrations play a crucial role in Rokbak securing new customers. As part of a customer-focused approach, demonstrator articulated hauler units not only help potential partners make informed, confident decisions, but also ensure they are supported with the right industry knowledge to successfully integrate Rokbak trucks into their earth-moving operations. …

Marking a major milestone in its strategic rollout, Giyani Metals Corp. has delivered its first high-purity manganese oxide (HPMO) samples from its demonstration plant in Johannesburg to several potential offtakers for testing and qualification. HPMO is a key precursor for producing high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM), a vital input for …