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JOHANNESBURG—Africa’s lifting and materials-handling sector is preparing to spotlight its top performers as nominations officially open for the 2nd Southern African Lifting Awards. Following a successful inaugural event that established a new benchmark for the industry, the 2026 edition is scheduled to take place on 30 October at the Birchwood …

Quarterly activities reported for the last quarter of the year have recorded strong progress at Etango Uranium Project. The project developers Bannerman Energy says significant developments across a range of key work streams have been achieved. Brandon Munro, Bannerman Executive Chairman said the company is advancing towards a targeted positive …

The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) has opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) process for the sale of its 10.2% equity stake in Rossing Uranium Limited, one of the world’s largest and longest-running open-pit uranium mines. Established in the 1970s, Rossing has been a cornerstone of global uranium …

The Zahid Group from Saudi Arabia has finalised its R23 billion acquisition of Barloworld, completing a landmark deal that will see the South African industrial group delist from the JSE and A2X and transition to private ownership under a Middle Eastern-led consortium. The acquisition was executed through Newco, a consortium …

A newly announced country strategy by President Emmanuel Macron signals a sharpened focus on Africa’s mining sector, positioning the continent as central to France’s long-term energy security and industrial competitiveness. As competition for minerals intensifies globally, led by China, Russia and the U.S., the strategy signals a renewed push by …

Canadian miner Forsys Metals has announced drilling results from its extension and exploration drilling program at the Valencia deposit. The drilling program’s objective is to expand mineral resources within and adjacent to the Valencia main pit. “We are further encouraged by these results from both the Valencia Main deposit and …

LiuGong will return to Mining Indaba 2026 with a clear message for Africa’s mining sector, that sustainability and productivity no longer have to be trade-offs. Building on strong engagement at last year’s event, the global equipment manufacturer will use the Cape Town gathering from 9 to 12 February to highlight …

The InnoVent Diaz onshore wind farm, located near Lüderitz in Namibia’s Karas region, is set to become a significant player in the country’s shift toward renewable energy. Once commissioned by the end of 2025, the wind farm will produce 230 GWh of clean electricity annually, representing around 6 percent of …

The Canadian business community is highly anticipating participating at the 5th Canada-Africa Business Conference in Windhoek. Organised by the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, the event is scheduled for the first week of February. In addition, the event is expected to position the country at the centre of high-level Canada–Africa trade and …

Andrada Mining’s third quarter operational performance results indicates the company is uniquely positioned to capitalise on the bull critical metals market. The emerging African critical minerals miner is optimistic exploration and development activities across the broader Erongo region continue to validate the company’s strategy to develop a hub for tin …