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The experts at the Zimbabwean Gold Investment Conference in Harare have raised concerns over the exploitation of minerals, highlighting the vulnerability of communities that are the custodians of these resources. Zambian business leader and Chief Adviser Mabvuto Chipata stressed the importance of equitable distribution of value to prevent conflict. “Each …

South Africa—Africa’s ability to capture the full economic, industrial, and societal value of its vast mineral endowments hinges entirely on regional integration and a decisive shift from policy dialogue to co-ordinated action. That was the unequivocal message delivered by industry experts and policymakers at a media briefing for the Investing …

By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck   Continuing the dialogue around oil additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, this time the focus turns to friction modifiers. What are they? Organic fatty acids and amines, high-molecular-weight organic phosphorus and phosphoric acid esters What do they do? Alter coefficient of friction …

South African Competition Tribunal (SACT) has issued Jubilee with a merger clearance certificate and unconditionally approved the sale of the South African Chrome and PGM Operations to One Chrome (under the Competition Act (Disposal). SACT approval is a suspensive condition to the disposal as outlined in the circular to shareholders. …

In the three months to September 30, Barrick Gold Corporation’s Africa region recorded the largest quarter-on-quarter production increase among all the company’s operating regions. This strong performance, coupled with lower costs across the board, resulted in a 65% quarter-on-quarter rise in attributable earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA). …

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has concluded a two-day state visit to Zambia, reaffirming cooperation between the two nations under the General Framework Agreement of Cooperation signed in 2023. Herzog was received on 10 November at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport by President Hakainde Hichilema before the two leaders proceeded to State …

KSB has launched the ELN-150 Imvubu, a powerful new self-priming wastewater pump engineered and manufactured in South Africa for tough African conditions. Named after the Zulu word for hippopotamus, the Imvubu draws inspiration from its large lifting “ears” and a massive free-pass “mouth” that mimics the animal’s strength and bulk. …

The Vedanta Resources Chief Executive Officer, Deshnee Naidoo has confirmed that the company will increase its planned $1billion investment in Zambia’s Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to fast-track new tailings leach facilities and expand copper production from secondary sources. KCM already hosts one of the world’s largest tailings leach plants, with …

Omnia Holdings subsidiary BME, in partnership with Swedish-based Hypex Bio Explosives Technology (Hypex Bio), is extending its collaboration beyond Canada by initiating an infrastructure and product development programme for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) market. The two companies will gradually introduce the world’s first commercially available hydrogen peroxide explosives …

Australia is poised to meet the surging global demand for heavy rare earths (HREs) following China’s decision to halt exports, a move that could reshape the global minerals landscape. The announcement comes on the heels of a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U.S. President Donald Trump, which …