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AI and Geology Partnership Kicks Off Critical Mineral Hunt in Africa

Aterian Plc and AI-focused geology firm Lithosquare have officially launched field operations under their newly formed joint venture, pivoting from agreement signing to active exploration for critical minerals across Morocco and Botswana. The London-listed exploration company said Thursday that a joint technical team has initiated a systematic exploration strategy following …

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Oxidation: When Oil Gets Old

Oxidation – the focus of part 2 of WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series – is one of the most common chemical reactions we encounter in everyday life. It occurs when fuel burns, when steel rusts, when wounds are cleaned with hydrogen peroxide and even when a cut apple …

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Final call for 2026 Southern African Lifting Awards

With just one month remaining before entries close, organisers of the 2nd Southern African Lifting Awards are encouraging companies, professionals and organisations throughout Africa’s lifting industry to submit their entries before the 31 July 2026 deadline. Following the outstanding success of the inaugural awards in 2025, the 2026 programme has …

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Lesotho and Botswana Explore Diamond Skills Partnership

Botswana is advancing a strategic agenda to export its diamond sorting, valuation and beneficiation expertise across the region, leveraging more than five decades of industry leadership and the institutional capabilities of the Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB). The initiative was highlighted during an official visit by Lesotho’s Prime Minister, Samuel …

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