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The search is on for the world’s top forklift driver, with entries now open for the prestigious Forklift Driver of the Year competition. The thrilling showdown will take place at the Electra Mining Africa exhibition in Nasrec, Johannesburg, from 2 to 6 September 2024. Organised by Lifting Africa and LEEASA …

Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) anticipates linking project promoters in the country to a wide range of investors through presenting local investment opportunities in the AFSIC Deal Book, inviting investors to pursue the prospects. AFSIC is the largest annual Africa investment summit taking place outside of Africa, slated for 7th to …

As Africa welcomes more independent power producers, one of its biggest challenges is how to integrate that power into a finite grid system, writes Globeleq general counsel MARLISE SCHMIDT. But that complexity offers room for great innovation. There has been much excitement around Eskom’s recent changes to grid connection requirements …

SKF Group, a global leader in the bearing industry, recently made a significant impact on aspiring engineers at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) by participating in the institution’s esteemed Student Career Open Day. The event, organized by the SaiMechE (South African Institution of Mechanical Engineering) student chapter, provided a platform …

The Mines Safety Department has awarded Kagem Mining for its exceptional achievement of 7,580,144 lost time injury (LTI)-free hours. According to the company, the landmark accomplishment underscores the emerald mine’s unwavering commitment to strive for workplace safety, employees’ well-being, responsible mining practices and operational excellence. LTI refers to any injury …

Africa’s second-largest copper producer, Zambia, is grappling with a deepening power crisis triggered by the worst drought in living memory. The government has thrown down the gauntlet to the mining industry, demanding a 40% cut in power consumption – double the current level. The state power utility, Zesco, has issued …

In a significant development, First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum” or the “Company”) (TSX: FM) has declared commercial production at its Enterprise nickel mine as of 1 June 2024. Located 12 km from the company’s Sentinel copper mine in Zambia’s North Western Province, the Enterprise project reached this milestone just …

Adjustable chocks from SKF will play an important role in the world’s largest visible/near-infrared telescope, the ELT, which is currently under construction in Chile An unsung product from SKF’s catalogue – the adjustable chock – has played a key role in the construction of a huge telescope. The European Southern …

While many African countries benefit from mining’s growth, there remain concerns about communities adjacent to mines facing risks to their groundwater or surface water supply and resources – casting a spotlight on mines’ water stewardship responsibilities. “Africa’s world-class copper belt, for instance, holds great potential for the future, and mining …

Rio Tinto is celebrating the shipment of 4 billion tonnes of iron ore from the Pilbara in Western Australia to China. The shipment was loaded at Dampier Port on 19th July, bound for China Baowu Steel Group, the world’s top steel producer. This milestone comes 51 years after the first …