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Africa’s electricity crisis: diesel dependency and the risk of load-shedding
Africa stands at a crossroads, grappling with an escalating electricity crisis that underscores both the continent’s formidable resources and its…
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Why mines can no longer afford reactive operations
In an environment where every minute of lost production has a direct financial impact, operational resilience makes or breaks margin,…
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Guinea and EGA finally reach agreement over GAC dispute
The Guinean Minister of Mines and Geology, Bouna Sylla, represented his country to settle disputes with Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC)…
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Zambia accuses the US of linking health aid to critical minerals access
Zambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, has publicly accused the United States of attempting to tie…
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Madlanga Commission exposes illegal mining networks feeding formal supply chains
The Madlanga Commission is shedding light not only on wrongdoing within the South African Police Service (SAPS), but also on…
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Increased illegal mining in Ga-Nkoana raises safety and economic concerns
The community of Ga-Nkoana village in Limpopo is grappling with an alarming surge in illegal mining activities that have transformed…
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Weir leads Africa’s mining sector with trusted, risk-mitigating pump solutions
Weir has established the largest installed base of dewatering and slurry pumps in Africa’s mining sector by helping customers de-risk…
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Tragedy strikes at Sibanye Stillwater as two workers lose their lives in inspection accident
In a sobering reminder of the inherent dangers of the mining sector, two workers tragically lost their lives at Sibanye…
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Lily and Barbrook Revival Hopes Dim Nearly a Decade After Tragedy
Almost a decade after the catastrophic events that led to the closure of the Lily and Barbrook gold mines in…
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AfriSam Positions for Recovery as Infrastructure Investment Signals Hope
As South Africa’s construction materials sector grapples with ongoing pressures, emerging indicators suggest a potential turnaround. AfriSam, a leading cement…
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