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Turning collaborations into action, Mining Indaba 2027 is expected to shift from collaboration alignment to execution. Scheduled for 8th to the 11th of February 2027, under the theme: ‘Stronger Together: Partnerships in Pracitce’, marks the annual event’s move into a new chapter, the second of three. The theme is coined …

…reinforcing ESG Commitment as RP2.0 Expansion Advances New water treatment plant commissioned, supporting responsible water stewardship at RPZ Plant. The facility treats and recycles process water, significantly reducing dependency on water from the Orange River. And commissioning marks an important milestone in RPZ’s ESG strategy as the operation transitions to …

Strong progress at Etango Uranium Project has been reported including the execution of a transformational strategic project funding solution during the first quarter, according to the developer, Bannerman Energy. Gavin Chamberlain, Bannerman Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer said the miner continued to progress Etango’s early works programme during the …

SKF is hosting its yearly virtual Tech & Innovation Summit, bringing together industry leaders and experts to showcase technologies, products and solutions designed to help close the energy efficiency gap in industrial operations. Under the theme ‘Closing the energy efficiency gap’, SKF will present tailored solutions that improve energy efficiency, reliability and uptime across various applications including data centres, …

OTAVI, Namibia-The northern Namibian town of Otavi is launching a targeted economic development strategy aimed at transforming itself from an agricultural hub into a key regional growth center, leveraging new mining partnerships, housing projects, and a university campus relocation. The initiative follows the election of a new municipal council in …

Namibia is swiftly emerging as one of the most compelling economic narratives on the African continent, driven by a convergence of massive offshore oil and gas discoveries, accelerating mining activity, and pioneering investments in green hydrogen. With a population of just over three million people, the nation is systematically positioning …

The volatile geopolitical climate surrounding the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves through the global energy market, pushing international oil prices to a decade-high of 120 US dollars per barrel. For the mining sector, where fuel is consumed on an industrial scale, these price spikes represent a critical threat to …

Patrice Motsepe has significantly expanded his footprint in South Africa’s renewable energy sector after African Rainbow Energy (ARE) acquired a controlling stake in SOLA Group, creating one of the country’s largest independently owned energy businesses. The transaction increases ARE’s shareholding in SOLA Group from 41% to 83%, giving it majority …

Didier Rault, CEO of World Mining Investment, has joined the advisory board of African Mining Week (AMW) 2026. Seasoned Rault’s appointment is timely with African markets seeking fresh capital to fast-track projects development and capitalize on rising global demand for critical minerals which is expected to triple by 2030. As …

Exploration company Rhino Resources has joined the African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 Conference and Exhibition as a Gold Sponsor, reinforcing its role as one of Africa’s emerging independents driving frontier and greenfield exploration across Southern Africa. Scheduled for October in Cape Town, AEW 2026 comes as Rhino Resources accelerates exploration …