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For decades, the economic pulse of Botswana has been measured by the brilliance of its diamonds. However, as the global energy transition accelerates, the nation is aggressively repositioning itself as a strategic hub for copper and battery metals. In a recent move to court international mine builders, the Botswana Stock …

For decades, the economic pulse of Botswana has been measured by the brilliance of its diamonds. However, as the global energy transition accelerates, the nation is aggressively repositioning itself as a strategic hub for copper and battery metals. In a recent move to court international mine builders, the Botswana Stock …

With the introduction of the X-Air 900-20, Atlas Copco strengthens its DrillAir portfolio with a flexible, application driven portable air compressor designed for the realities of mining and construction operations worldwide. Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir portfolio of portable air compressors with the launch of the X-Air 900-20, a …

As advanced technologies continue to transform how work gets done, Caterpillar Inc. is reinforcing its commitment to the workforce behind that transformation. The company is opening registration for the Building the Future Workforce Challenge, a global innovation competition first discussed on stage at CES® 2026 by Caterpillar Chairman and Chief …

By Rowan Albertyn* South Africa’s mining sector has long been shaped by systems of migrant labour, where employees travelled vast distances from rural homes to industrial centres. For decades, this reality was underpinned by hostel accommodation that may have been functional for the most part, but ultimately undesirable and unsustainable …

The African mining landscape is undergoing a profound digital metamorphosis as artificial intelligence begins to fundamentally reshape mineral exploration and operational efficiency across the continent. From the copper belts of Zambia to the gold-rich terrains of Ghana, sovereign states are increasingly deploying sophisticated algorithms to accelerate discovery timelines and de-risk …

Condra, which will on June 24 celebrate its diamond jubilee, owes its origin to Sepp Kleiner, who in 1959 strapped a tent and two changes of clothing onto a bicycle, and set off on a two-wheeled journey to Cape Town, travelling from Reischach, Germany, across France and Spain to North …

The Sandvik Group has announced a significant transition within its executive leadership, appointing Patrick Murphy as the new President of the Mining business area and a member of the Group Executive Management. Set to take effect on 1 July 2026, Murphy succeeds Mats Eriksson, who is stepping down as part …

Botswana is rapidly positioning itself as the premier destination for South Africa’s most vital industrial players, particularly those within the mining and engineering sectors. According to the immigration consultancy Xpatweb, the nation has cultivated a formidable reputation for stability and governance that stands in stark contrast to the regional norm. …

Botswana Minerals plc has successfully identified a significant 9.5km copper anomaly and an extensive 20km silver corridor through its latest AI-driven exploration initiative in north-west Botswana. The company, which maintains listings on both the AIM and the Botswana Stock Exchange, reported that early data from Licences 458 and 459 in …