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Beeshoek Mine Closure Highlights Structural Weaknesses in South Africa’s Iron Ore and Steel Sectors

On: November 6, 2025

The closure of the Beeshoek Mine in late 2025 highlights the growing challenges facing South Africa’s iron ore industry as economic, infrastructural, and structural pressures reshape the mining landscape. Once

First Quantum Minerals Advances Cobre Panama Restart While Supporting National Power Supply

On: November 6, 2025

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

Flexco Expands Digital Portfolio with Acquisition of SHG Conveyor Control GmbH

On: November 6, 2025

Flexco has announced the acquisition of SHG Conveyor Control GmbH, developer of Rip Prevent+, an advanced AI-powered conveyor monitoring system designed to optimize conveyor performance and safety. Rip Prevent+ provides

Barrick Mining’s Request to Fast-Track Arbitration Against Mali Rejected by ICSID

On: November 6, 2025

Barrick Mining’s bid to fast-track its international arbitration case against Mali has been rejected, according to two sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters on Friday. Tensions between

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
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
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
AR Racking verifies its Organisational Carbon Footprint for 2022, 2023 and 2024 according to the ISO 14064 standard
AR Racking has successfully completed the verification of its Organisational Carbon Footprint for 2022, 2023 and 2024, covering scopes 1, 2 and 3 of the ISO 14064 standard. The audit, conducted by DNV, strengthens the company’s climate transparency and promotes its cross-cutting Living Sustainability programme, cornerstone of Grupo Arania’s ESG

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
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
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
Donaldson unveils Contura Pulse Controller with built-in iCue™ technology for efficient dust collection
Donaldson Filtration Solutions, a leading worldwide provider of innovative filtration products and solutions, is launching the Contura Pulse Controller. This new dust collector control solution has iCue™ Connected Technology built in, strengthening Donaldson’s position as a global leader in filtration solutions. The Contura Controller is designed to simplify connectivity and

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