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Sinotruk, one of the world’s leading heavy-duty truck manufacturers, has become the first original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to announce its participation at Futuroad Expo 2024. The Chinese truck giant looks to expand its presence in the South African market at the event slated for the 19th to 21st of November …

Students from Southern Africa and Japan have spent a week with the Sibanye-Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory (DigiMine) at the Wits Mining Institute as part of the collaborative Smart Mining Program. According to DigiMine head Dr. Ahsan Mahboob, the group of 24 students spent a week in lectures, mine visits and …

Madison Metals, a prominent mining and exploration company, has secured a significant expansion of its operations in Namibia. The Ministry of Mines and Energy has granted the company a new exclusive prospecting license (EPL-8905) covering base and rare metals, industrial minerals, and nuclear fuels. The license encompasses the same area …

Master Drilling, the global mining services provider, has experienced a significant setback, with its profits plummeting by a staggering 75% in the six months to June. The culprit, according to CEO Danie Pretorius, was a pair of unexpected write-downs demanded by the company’s auditors. “It came as a complete shock,” …

Organisers of the annual mining Electra Mining Africa are optimistic the event will offer participants an opportunity to discover new tools, and gain insights that can propel business forward. Slated for next month in South Africa, the annual mining platform promises to connect top-tier exhibitors and experts in the industry. …

Wits Mining Institute (WMI) will next week host a seminar on critical minerals and technology. Slated for to be held at Wits University on 29 and 30 August 2024, the will focus on 21st century mining technology and a WMI exhibition. The seminar is expected to attract line-up from industry …

Consolidated Copper Corp (CCC) has successfully restarted the Tschudi copper plant, marking a significant milestone for Namibia’s copper industry. For the first time in four years, LME Grade A copper cathode is being produced in the country, underscoring Namibia’s emerging role in the global clean energy value chain. The Tschudi …

The Ministry of Mines and Energy is fast-tracking the National Upstream Petroleum Local Content Policy to ensure local benefit directly from the growing oil and gas sector. Authorities at the ministry said the policy aims to boost local participation across the entire industry, from exploration to production, while maintaining a …

Consolidated Copper Corp (CCC) has appointed Yalkin Demirkaya as the company’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With over 40 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity, Demirkaya’s expertise will be pivotal as CCC advances its operational capabilities during a critical phase of growth. As …

The 2015 Paris Agreement, which set the goal of keeping global average temperature increases less than 2°C (3.6°F) by 2050, has provided a roadmap for countries and industries looking to combat climate change and adapt to its effects. At the heart of the response lie ambitious programs to significantly reduce …