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Transvaal Training confirmed as official judges for forklift driver competition at Electra Mining Africa
Following the tremendous success of the 2024 Forklift Driver Competition, Lifting Africa is proud to announce that Transvaal Training has…
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DRC takes decisive action by revoking the mining permits of Acacia and Kwango Mines
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is making progress in reclaiming its mining rights, as evidenced by the recent revocation…
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Congo’s cobalt crisis deepens as military backs intruders
The mining sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a global leader in cobalt production, faces a precarious situation…
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The women taking charge of the metal & engineering sector
If anything unites the finalists of SEIFSA’s 2025 Businesswoman of the Year Award, it’s their resilience, high EQ and their…
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Anglo American backs South Africa’s mining exploration drive with R600m investment
South Africa’s efforts to revitalise mining exploration have received a significant boost after mining company Anglo American pledged R600 million…
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Eskom celebrates a year without load shedding for the first time in eight years
South Africa’s state-owned electricity supplier, Eskom, has celebrated a full 365 days without load shedding, the first such milestone since…
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From Presidential Keynote to Continental Impact: Africa Energy Indaba 2027 builds momentum for Africa’s energy transformation
Headlined by a powerful keynote address from South African President H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa and attended by over 8,000 industry leaders,…
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King Mswati III seeks Azerbaijan investment to develop Eswatini’s oil infrastructure
As the global urban dialogue gears up for the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Eswatini’s King Mswati III…
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Exxaro opens new Mine 1 at Matla coal mine, strengthening South Africa’s energy security
South Africa’s refinery sector may be under pressure, but investment in the country’s mining industry continues to signal confidence in…
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Smart safety tech driving safer mining in Africa
As mining operations across Africa continue to evolve in scale, complexity and automation, the role of advanced safety technologies has…
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