



EDITORS’ PICKS
SANDVIK ROCK PROCESSING DEEPENS SUPPORT ACROSS WEST AFRICA
West Africa has long established itself as one of the continent’s most exciting regions for exploration and mining, and Sandvik Rock Processing continues to build on its strong footprint of
WEBA CHUTE SYSTEMS SOLVES THE HIDDEN BOTTLENECKS BEHIND PLANT UNDERPERFORMANCE
Across the mining industry, a notable trend has emerged where original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractors and mine operators are increasingly calling on Weba Chute
Cape Mining Mixer 2026 to drive collaboration, innovation, and investment across Africa’s mining sector
The Cape Mining Club has announced the return of its annual event, Cape Mining Mixer 2026, which will be held at Cape Town’s Cabo Beach Club on Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
Linking the golden thread of education – Prisma strengthens pathways from training to higher learning
Prisma Training Solutions has taken a significant step toward strengthening South Africa’s mining skills pipeline by formalising the link between Further Education and Training (FET) and Higher Education and Training

POWER & ENERGY
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Rolls-Royce supplies mtu on-board power generators for Baleària’s electric ferries on the route between Europe and Africa
Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division is supplying a total of eight mtu emergency power generators for two fully electric fast ferries belonging to the Spanish shipping company Baleària. From 2027, the ships will cover the 18 nautical miles between Tarifa in Spain and Tangier in Morocco using electric power, thereby opening
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First Quantum Minerals Advances Cobre Panama Restart While Supporting National Power Supply
First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) has reported progress at its suspended Cobre Panama copper mine, moving forward with a government-approved preservation and safe management program during the third quarter. CEO Tristan Pascall noted that the company is preparing for a potential restart of operations, having completed the shipment of all
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African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Equatorial Guinea to Launch EG Ronda Licensing Round in April 2026
Equatorial Guinea’s Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mining Development Antonio Oburu Ondo announced that the country’s next licensing round will be launched in April 2026 at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference on Monday. The country is finalizing timelines for the licensing round and is inviting
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KETRACO COMPLETES GRID RESTORATION PROJECT ON LOIYANGALANI–SUSWA 400KV TRANSMISSION LINE
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has successfully completed the Grid Restoration Project on the Loiyangalani–Suswa 400kV Double Circuit Transmission Line. The project marks a significant milestone in enhancing the reliability and resilience of Kenya’s national power grid. The restoration works involved the design, supply, and erection of six new
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
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BEUMER Group inaugurates new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in India
Strategic INR 2 billion investment expands BEUMER’s global manufacturing network with first production hub in Reliance MET City, India Jhajjar/Haryana, 19 December 2025 – BEUMER Group, a leading provider of material handling solutions, has officially inaugurated a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Reliance’s Model Economic Township (MET City) in Jhajjar,
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RCT adds to Fortescue’s automation fleet at Solomon
RCT – Powered by Epiroc are proud to have worked with Fortescue at its flagship iron ore mine and production site, Solomon to further grow their Non Line of Sight (NLOS) fleet on site and in turn further drive efficiency and productivity. The company, well-known in the industry for its
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Global Designing Cities Initiative Launches Designing Streets for Kids In Arabic
The Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI) today launched its Designing Streets for Kids guide in Arabic in Amman, Jordan, withJordan’s Public Security Directorate and urban design experts. The award-winning guide serves as a valued roadmap for creating holistic, child-centered and child-influenced street redesigns. It provides practical guidance for key areas
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Qlik 2025 Agentic AI Study: Budgets Surge, but Data Readiness Delays Scale
Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), has released its Qlik 2025 Agentic AI Study, a look at how large enterprises are planning, funding and operationalising Agentic AI. The study, commissioned from Enterprise Technology Research (ETR), showed strong commitment to agents, paired with clear execution


















































