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Integrated Fire Technology is gearing up for a return to the upcoming Electra Mining Africa Expo, set to take place at Nasrec Johannesburg in early September. The company will use the event to unveil its latest advancements in fire suppression technology, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to enhancing safety standards across …

SKF’s maintenance free Y Bearing Unit has significantly extended equipment uptime for key customer Gibela, a foremost, level 5CE CIBD-rated civil company with more than ten years’ experience in the field. The environment in which Gibela operates its machines and equipment can be extremely taxing. Charl Engelbrecht, SKF Key Accounts …

Perenti’s underground mining business, Barminco, has finalised discussions regarding the existing five-year mining services contract for the Khoemacau copper mine with Khoemacau Copper Mining Proprietary Limited, a subsidiary of MMG Limited, it says. Barminco has been operating at Khoemacau since the mine commenced in 2019, initially winning the services contract …

The local economy is projected to further decelerate this year, the International Monetary Fund announced recently. The projection comes after the IMF team led by Luc Eyraud, Division Chief in the IMF African Department and Mission Chief for Botswana, visited the country and held economic discussions from July 2 to12, 2024. “Looking …

A dialogue session at Wits University later this month will give some new insights into practical and strategic ways for mines to do right by communities, now and into the future. The event is arranged by the Successful Application of Technologies Centred Around People (SATCAP) programme at the Wits Mining …

Electra Mining Africa, recognized as a ‘5-in-1 Trade Show’ is set to be one of the biggest exhibitions this year. Slated for the 2nd to the 6th of September at Nasrec, Johannesburg, the event incorporates five shows – Electra Mining Africa, Automation Expo, Elenex Africa, POWERex, and Transport Expo. With over 850 companies …

Botswana, the sparkling jewel of southern Africa and the world’s leading producer of rough diamonds by value, is facing a sobering reality. Its economy has contracted by a worrying 5.3% in the first quarter of 2024, marking the sharpest decline since the throes of the pandemic. This downturn can be …

Botswana is set to take a giant leap into the space age with the development of its first satellite, BOTSAT-1. This ambitious project, a collaboration between the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) and Bulgarian satellite builder EnduroSat, promises to revolutionize the nation’s mining industry while bolstering its …

Effective 1 July 2024, Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced the appointment of Dr. Lauren Freeman as Vice President, Mineral Resources. Freeman, a renowned specialist in large Type II diamonds, brings over 25 years of extensive experience in the mining industry. Her expertise encompasses mineral resource estimation, diamond value management, diamond …

Botswana has cemented its reputation as a top global destination for mining companies, according to the Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies. This prestigious ranking places the African nation not only as the number one jurisdiction on the continent, but also cracks the coveted top 10 worldwide. The Fraser …