By RALF HENNECKE* Even closer collaboration within Africa’s mining ecosystem will be required if the sector is to meet its ambitious environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets for 2030. With the Mining Indaba’s focus on future-proofing the sector, ESG remains a primary focus. Achieving these targets is not made any …
Read More »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. …
Read More »African leaders commit to energy transformation
…with more than $50billion backing from global partners Thirty African Heads of State and governments have committed to concrete reforms and actions to expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to power economic growth, improve quality of life, and drive job creation across the continent. The leaders pledged their …
Read More »Why due diligence is a cornerstone of mining’s future
Given the wide and growing range of risks faced by mining projects, it is increasingly vital for shareholders and financiers to get expert and independent corroboration on mining resources, plans, valuations and other aspects of each venture. This is best donethrough a detailed due diligence study, a critical phase that …
Read More »Ramaphosa to Headline Mining Indaba, Underscoring Africa’s Mineral Wealth
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a keynote address at the prestigious Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town on Monday, February 3rd, 2025. This high-profile event, renowned globally as the premier gathering for mining industry leaders, will convene under the theme “Future-proofing African Mining, Today!” – a poignant reminder …
Read More »Epiroc Unveils Terrah Series: A New Era of Underground Utility Vehicles
Epiroc, a leading provider of productivity solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries, has launched the Terrah Series, a groundbreaking new family of utility vehicles designed to enhance safety, productivity, and versatility in underground operations. The Terrah Series, born from the successful acquisition of AARD Mining Equipment, leverages decades of …
Read More »Africa Energy to drive innovation, collaboration in Africa’s Energy sector
The Africa Energy Indaba is set to be a pivotal event in 2025, advancing the African energy and utilities sectors through meaningful discussions, partnerships, and networking opportunities. Scheduled from March 4-6 in Cape Town, the Indaba will bring together influential stakeholders, policymakers, industry experts, and investors to address Africa’s energy …
Read More »Atlas Copco’s broadens Speciality Rental division across Africa
Specialty Rental, a division of Atlas Copco has announced expansion of its rental services into Africa, with East Africa as the first phase of this strategic initiative. The operations are centred in Nairobi, Kenya, where Atlas Copco has been a key player since 1936. Rental equipment is sourced from Sub-Saharan …
Read More »Global pumping giant ready to support hydrogen economy
With abundant sunshine and wind southern Africa is perfectly positioned to become a global powerhouse in green hydrogen production. As the world shifts towards cleaner energy sources Namibia and South Africa provide favourable conditions and are well situated upon one of the world’s central shipping routes to transport the commodity …
Read More »Africa Seeks Clean Cooking Solutions at COP29
Nairobi, Kenya: African leaders and international partners gathered at COP29 on Tuesday to address the urgent issue of clean cooking, a crisis impacting 1.2 billion people across the continent. The event highlighted the devastating health, environmental, and economic consequences of relying on traditional biomass fuels. “It is unacceptable that women …
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