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UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA) brought together dealer principals, business leaders, and key stakeholders from across Southern Africa and the broader African continent for its Annual Importer and Dealer Conference 2026. Held in South Africa recently under the theme: ‘Own the Future’, the conference reaffirmed the company’s growth ambitions and …

Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. In 2025, Standard Bank’s financing for renewable energy power generation outpaced that for non-renewable power generation by a ratio of 8:1, signalling a shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy systems across the continent. With nearly 600 million people across Africa still …

Engagements with the United Arab Emirates and Oman are emerging as part of Botswana’s strategy to secure a larger stake in De Beers from Anglo American, as the country seeks greater influence over the future of the global diamond industry. The move signals a shift from passive resource ownership towards …

Chinese mining contractor JCHX Mining Management has booked a significant order with Sandvik for a 45-unit fleet of underground mining equipment for use at MMG’s Khoemacau Copper Mine (KCM). The order, which was booked in Q2 2026, covers 45 machines, including Toro® LH621i loaders, Toro® TH663i trucks, Sandvik DD422i and …

When Good Oils Go Bad There are certain things in life that improve with age. Wine and whisky develop deeper, more complex flavours. Bonsai trees mature into highly valued works of art and even acoustic guitars and violins are said to improve in tone as the wood ages and the …

Each year on 15 June, the global mining community marks the International Day of Women in Mining (IDWIM) but the conversation is increasingly shifting beyond recognition towards transformation. In 2026, the focus is building an inclusive, equitable mining sector that reflects the realities, contributions and leadership of women, Indigenous communities …

Mine tailings remain one of the mining industry’s most significant challenges, given the potential impacts of poor design or management on people and the environment. At the same time, these facilities present a major opportunity to recover value from waste. To address challenges and unlock opportunities, ICMM refreshed its Tailings …

Large-scale hard rock lithium operations are facing increasing pressure to balance throughput, operational stability and resource efficiency as projects continue to expand and ore bodies become more complex. At PLS’ Pilgangoora Operation in Western Australia, the P1000 expansion marks an important step in this evolution. Expanding on the earlier P680 …

Natural diamonds commanded strong attention at the JCK Las Vegas 2026 Show but Botswana’s presence signalled something more significant than market appeal. It marked a confident shift from resource supplier to value-driven global player, using the world’s premier jewellery platform to reinforce its leadership in provenance, beneficiati and long-term industry …

Giyani Metals’ proposed $535 million K.Hill manganese project is emerging as a defining test of Botswana’s ambitions to position itself within the global battery minerals value chain, at a time when demand for electric vehicle inputs is accelerating. A newly released definitive feasibility study points to strong underlying economics, projecting …