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The mining sector’s shift from non-electric blasting systems toward electronic initiation has been widely acknowledged as beneficial, yet adoption across the industry has consistently lagged expectations. BME is now looking to close that gap with the release of its new VIPERTRON electronic initiation system, a product designed less around proving …

As mining companies face increasing pressure to meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets, BME, a leading explosives manufacturer and member of Omnia Holdings, is pioneering innovative blasting solutions that balance operational efficiency with environmental responsibility. With over 40 years of expertise, BME’s advanced technologies including dual-salt emulsions, hydrogen peroxide …

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is spearheading a proposal to create a Pan-African minerals and metals exchange, aiming to secure a larger share of the economic value generated by the continent’s vast natural resources. The initiative is designed to help Africa’s second-largest copper producer and neighboring mineral-rich states retain more output …

Two of Angola’s largest operators will host dedicated procurement workshops next week, giving Angolan companies direct insight into supplier requirements and contracting opportunities across major upstream projects. TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil will host dedicated procurement workshops during the pre-conference program of Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 scheduled for September 8, …

The Lobito Corridor is emerging as one of Africa’s most strategically important pieces of mineral infrastructure as global powers and investors compete to secure access to the copper and cobalt needed to drive the energy transition. The United States (U.S) is preparing to put up to $1 billion behind the …