Africa

Consolidated Copper Corp (CCC) has appointed Tim Flynn as Head of Group Security and Robert O’Neill as Chief Compliance Officer to support the company’s operations and growth in Namibia. These appointments underscore CCC’s commitment to safe, secure, and responsible mining practices. “As the scope, scale and opportunity of our operations …

By Karen Olivier* The demand for fast and affordable accommodation in Africa’s mining sector is increasing, especially for temporary workforce housing often referred to as ‘man camps’ in remote locations. To meet these accommodation needs, modular construction is thus emerging as a cost-effective solution. Mining projects are generally set up …

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 …

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 …

Multotec has opened a consolidated research and development and test work facility, designed to improve process flow, to efficiently serve the global mineral processing industry. The facility, located in Spartan, outside Johannesburg, now boasts a showroom for an enhanced customer experience. The Multotec technology division conducts comprehensive test work for …

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 …

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. …

…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 …

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 …

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 …