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Equipment reliability is essential in mining, where operations face continuous wear and extreme conditions. From gold extraction in Zimbabwe to copper mining in Zambia and diamond operations in Botswana, the challenges remain the same such as abrasive slurries, chemical exposure, fluctuating pressures and remote sites with limited maintenance access. In …

WearCheck Water, a division of leading condition monitoring specialist, WearCheck, has expanded its expertise in water analysis with the introduction of Legionella pneumophila detection and enumeration. This latest development positions WearCheck at the forefront of water and surface safety monitoring, ensuring businesses, industries, and public institutions can proactively manage Legionella …

In a bold move signaling a seismic shift in Southern Africa’s economic landscape, diamond-rich nations Botswana and Namibia are forging a powerful alliance to establish a jointly-owned oil refinery. The ambitious project, a key talking point during Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s recent high-stakes summit with Botswana’s President Duma Boko in …

ASX-listed Chrysos Corporation has entered a master services agreement (MSA) with global miner Newmont Corporation to deploy its advanced PhotonAssay technology at Newmont’s gold sites worldwide. The first PhotonAssay unit will be installed at Newmont’s Ahafo mine in Ghana during the first half of the 2026 financial year, marking a …

Accelerating Africa’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) ambitions will depend on mobilizing risk-tolerant investment, building strong technical and commercial partnerships, and committing to local capacity-building, according to panellists at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris. Speaking during a discussion on monetizing African gas sponsored by Perenco, UTM Offshore …

Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), a global leader in industrial vehicle automation and developer of the Mobius autonomous fleet management system, has launched ASI Construction in partnership with SoftBank Group Corp. The new business unit will focus on automating construction equipment to meet rising demand and counter labour shortages, complementing ASI’s …

The glimmer of a new beginning is on the horizon for Botswana’s lone gold operation, Mupane Gold Mine, as it enters a crucial phase of its liquidation. Park Village Auctions and Auction IT have launched a “Request for Offers” for the mine, situated a mere 50km east of Francistown, inviting …

Forget the dusty stereotypes of hard hats and grizzled men – a new force is reshaping the very bedrock of Africa’s mining industry. From Botswana’s glittering diamond deals to Uganda’s copper revival and Malawi’s burgeoning rare earth ambitions, women are not just participating; they are leading the charge, forging a …

The glittering facade of Botswana’s diamond industry is showing significant cracks as a potent cocktail of weakened global demand and hefty new tariffs from the United States casts a long shadow over the nation’s primary economic driver. Recent figures paint a stark picture, revealing a dramatic slump in production and …

Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, examines a very special class of additives that is gaining importance as the technical demands placed on lubricants continue to grow at an ever-increasing rate – Viscosity Index Improvers (VIIs). What are they? Polymers and copolymers of methacrylates, butadiene olefins and alkylated styrenes.   What …