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Appian Capital Advisory, the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds that invest in companies in metals, mining, and adjacent industries will acquire the majority shareholding in Rosh Pinah Solar Park (RPSP) from Emesco Energy to exclusively supply clean energy to portfolio company, Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation, for its …

Andrada has signed a six-month secured loan agreement with LCA for USD 2.5 million, which the company will use to buy a 100-ton-per-hour tin concentrate production facility. With its three-stage primary crushing and screening circuit, jigging section, and shaking tables, the plant will be able to treat a variety of …

B2Gold in a press release has announced the results of a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Antelope deposit at its Otjikoto Mine in Namibia. The report highlights the deposit’s potential to enhance the mine’s lifespan and production capacity, reinforcing B2Gold’s commitment to sustainable and responsible mining in the …

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 …

A high-powered interactive workshop at Investing In African Mining Indaba proposed a range of solutions for commodity-rich African countries to work with the automotive sector to re-think industrial policy around critical minerals. In the emerging energy transition era, the convergence of the mining and automotive sectors is set to shape …

A significant moment unfolded at the ongoing Investing in African Mining Indaba when a major mining company pledged to enhance its local procurement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following insights from a local community organiser.This commitment was made at the conclusion of a session titled “Disruption Required – …

Epiroc and ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance underground trolley solutions, supporting the mining industry’s transition towards increased productivity, enhanced safety and decarbonisation. This agreement builds on previous successful technology deployments in Swedish mines. Under the MoU, both companies will work together to conduct a comprehensive …

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. …

Engen Petroleum has set a new benchmark in road transport safety, becoming the first and only oil company in South Africa to achieve Road Transport Management System (RTMS) certification for its entire national fleet of heavy vehicles. Awarded by JC Auditors (JCA), this prestigious certification underscores Engen’s unwavering commitment to …

The country’s aspirations to become a crude producer have been severely hampered by Shell’s statement that it will write down almost $400 million related to an oil discovery offshore Namibia that was determined to be financially unviable. The ruling emphasizes Namibia’s offshore hydrocarbon deposits’ enormous potential as well as their …