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While the mining industry makes a significant contribution to South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the full economic impact is actually much greater. “Mining is a mining company’s core business, and mining itself is a major job generator. But its own value chain has a major spin-off not only in …

Zambia needs to have a workforce with the right skills so that productivity in copper production is enhanced. Skilled miners are critical to meeting the annual copper production of three million tonnes in the next 10 years. Training mine operators is one way of growing the sector as it increases …

Faberge gems brand proprietor Gemfields Bunch detailed a 2% rise in full-year benefit on Friday made a difference by higher costs for uncut emeralds and rubies. The valuable stone mineworker said feature profit per share, the most benefit degree in South Africa, rose to 4.8 US dollar cents for the …

The United States of America’s Department of State released a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia on electric vehicle battery value chains. The document was signed on 13 December 2022, during the Africa Leaders Summit and states DRC and Zambia’s involvement in …

A leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, Epiroc, has won a large order for low-profiling mining equipment from African Rainbow Minerals for use at a platinum mine in South Africa. African Rainbow Minerals has ordered drill rigs, loaders and mine trucks for use at the …

GoviEx has entered into a sale agreement with African Energy Metals (AEM) for its subsidiary Delta Exploration in Mali. According to the company Delta holds three contiguous exploration licences – Falea, Bala, and Madini collectively known as the Falea project. The sale of the Falea project is part of GoviEx’s strategy …

How can Zambia make the most of it? At last year’s US Africa leaders’ summit in Washington the US signed an historic memorandum of understanding with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to develop an electric vehicle battery supply chain. At the summit, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema also announced that …

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) says stable and consistent policies have sparked a resurgence in direct foreign investment in the country’s mining industry “We’re now responding to the incentives, stability and consistency of policy. Mines can now seek capital whether it’s self-generated or from the wider international financial institutions,” said Kyansenga …

With an ethos to look after the physical and mental well-being of all their employees and their families, Atlas Copco partnered with Reality Wellness in 2001. “This year we celebrate 20 years of sustainable wellness for our employees with countless accomplishments and milestones achieved along the way,” said Atlas Copco …

Distribution Partner agreement marks a crucial step in bridging the digital divide in Africa, with Paratus set to deliver OneWeb’s LEO connectivity across 37 countries 5 December 2022: OneWeb today announced the signing of a distribution partnership with Paratus Group (“Paratus”), the pan-African telecommunications company. The agreement will help Paratus …