Sunday , December 3 2023

Press Release

Orica, Caterpillar collaborate to improve integrated workflows

Orica and Caterpillar Inc. are teaming up to improve real-time data exchange and integrate workflows across the mining value chain. The collaboration is aimed at providing customers with intelligence to improve decision-making and optimise operations and the mining industry has started to unlock the potential of combining data, sensors, and …

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Getting oil and gas working for Africa

Africa is yet to see anything close to a full return on its massive oil and gas resources. With one-third of the continent – almost 500 million people – still having no access to electricity, ending energy poverty across Africa is among the planet’s most urgent challenges. To address this, …

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GLENCORE SUPPORTS WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOUR – CONTINUES TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO KEEP CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS

Glencore is committed to implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and upholds the UN Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. Community-focused support by Glencore in Kolwezi, Lualaba Province of the DRC, to help provide access …

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Digital transformation in the South African mining industry: Part 1

Mining CEOs and their executives are being deliberate with digital transformation Since 2021, mining CEOs have focused on innovation rather than top-down initiative-based approaches to digital transformation. We’re now seeing digital and 4IR as de facto parts of mining, instead of having to prove its value through top-down initiatives. According …

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Paratus Data Centers Unequalled in Africa

African-born telco, Paratus Group, has announced that all five of the Group’s Data Centers (DCs)have been awarded ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 27001 (information security), and PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards) certifications and this commitment to compliance is understood to be unequalled on the African continent.  Paratus is Africa’s …

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Latest Technology Advancements to be on display at Mining Indaba 2023 with Infratech Content Platform

The future of African mining will take centre stage as industry experts delve into the latest technology developments that contribute to building and delivering mines of the future, today. Brand new to Mining Indaba 2023 is the launch of the three-day InfraTech content platform. It will debut with an exciting lineup of …

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US signs MoU with DRC and Zambia for Cobalt and Copper Mining and Processing for Electric Vehicle batteries

The United States of America’s Department of State released a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia on electric vehicle battery value chains. The document was signed on 13 December 2022, during the Africa Leaders Summit and states DRC and Zambia’s involvement in …

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Africa’s Moment: Becoming a global economic powerhouse

How youth and natural resources can drive the continent’s global economic and social leadership now Celebrating Heritage Month includes introspection of what we have achieved, and where we can take our countries and continent to, as African people. Africa is facing a turning-point opportunity to become a global economic powerhouse. …

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The first and only CAT IV instructor in Africa is from WearCheck

Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, is proud to announce that its Asset Reliability Care (ARC) division officially has Africa’s first and only CAT IV instructor, after technical and training manager, Louis Peacock, passed his final exam with flying colours. CAT certification is achieved through the Mobius Institute, a worldwide provider …

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