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New drilling commence at Pangeni Copper Project

BeMetals Corp. has commenced a new 2,000 to 2,500 metre core drilling program at its Pangeni Copper Project. According to the company, the drilling aims to identify additional zones of copper mineralization and further expand the existing mineralized footprint within the priority D-Prospect area. “We are very excited to advance …

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Mumbezhi granted two large scale mining licences

Mumbezhi copper project in the north-west of the country has been granted two large scale mining licences (LML). The developers of the project Prospect Resources the development marks a significant transition for Mumbezhi. “The rapid grant of the LMLs over Mumbezhi is a testament to both the underlying opportunity presented by …

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Malawi’s $30 Billion Mineral Bonanza: Global Investors Flock to Untapped Riches

Forget safaris and tea plantations; Malawi is poised to become Africa’s next mining powerhouse, with a staggering $30 billion in potential mineral wealth luring global investors like bees to a honeypot. Whispers of vast uranium, graphite, and rare earth deposits, once confined to geological surveys, are now translating into multi-million …

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Cat water truck defeats dust

Fully integrating into the mine site’s Cat Command autonomous haulage fleet to control haul road dust, the market’s first commercially available AWT is built on the field-proven 789D mining truck chassis and integrates the truck, tank and Cat Water Delivery System (WDS), connected with Cat MineStar™ technology. Helping prevent haul …

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Copper sector expansion dialogue to dominate African Mining Week 2025

Industry experts, legislators, and investors to investigate the copper potential of Africa are set to convene at African Mining Week 2025, later this year. This year, the event will be held under the theme: ‘From Extraction to Beneficiation: Maximizing Africa’s Mineral Wealth’ African Mining Week 2025 will be a vital …

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Volvo CE unveils new generation of excavators

Volvo Construction Equipment is releasing six new excavator models in Africa and the Middle East, with up to 15 percent greater fuel efficiency, improved productivity and maintenance options, and a brand-new operator environment. The six new models – the EC210, EC220, EC230, EC260, EC300, and EC360 – combine cutting-edge technology, …

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SkyJacks, ALR sign distribution deal

Innovative and reliable equipment solutions for the construction, mining, and industrial sectors  SkyJacks says its solutions are designed to meet the stringent demands of sectors such as mining, engineering, and construction. The company has penned an exclusive distribution agreement with Atlas Lifting and Rigging (ALR) across Southern Africa. According to …

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Business community urged to build capacity ahead of local content bill

The Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Paul Kabuswe has called on the business community to enhance their capacity in preparation for the impending local content bill. Speaking at the third Private Sector Day Re-run meeting in Lusaka, Kabuswe emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards in the mining sector. …

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Wacker Neuson excavators sustainably transforming the job site

Wacker Neuson’s compact excavators have firmly established themselves as indispensable multitool carriers in South and Sub-Saharan Africa’s agriculture, forestry, construction, and mining sectors. By integrating cutting-edge technology, energy-efficient solutions, and future-ready features, these machines deliver superior performance, reliability, and versatility in the toughest conditions. ‘Compact’ refers to their sleek design …

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Staying Focused Amidst Measured Progress in Mining

Despite global geopolitical uncertainties, Africa’s mining sector continues to make measurable strides in advancing its economic and social contributions. Speaking at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, SRK Consulting Managing Director Andrew van Zyl noted the sector’s steady progress in adopting safer and more responsible mining practices. …

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