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Mobilising momentum for Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) industrialisation: New Critical Minerals & Industrialisation Forum
The organisers of the DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum have announced the launch of a new, co-located event to this flagship annual gathering in Kolwezi, namely, the DRC Critical Minerals &
Bradman Lake Delivers High-Performance Cartoning & Shrink-Wrapping System for Birds Eye Potato Waffles
Bradman Lake, a global leader in packaging technology, has successfully engineered and commissioned a customised cartoning and shrink-wrapping solution for Birds Eye, part of the Nomad Foods Group. Installed at
Advanced blasting supports sustainable mining
Environmental stewardship and sustainability will undoubtedly stimulate discussion at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town – with Omnia Holdings company BME’s teams from its blasting solutions
ENGINEERED CHUTE REDESIGN RESTORES SCREENING EFFICIENCY AT SIERRA LEONE IRON ORE PLANT
Best known for its work in dry bulk materials handling, Weba Chute Systems has successfully applied its depth of expertise to resolve transfer point challenges in the wet plant of

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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HAVER & BOECKER Expands its QUAT2RO AI Systems
HAVER & BOECKER expands its QUAT2RO® AI product suite — including QUAT2RO® MATEXcheck and QUAT2RO® VALVEcheck — with the addition of QUAT2RO® BAGcheck and QUAT2RO® SEALcheck for industrial packing and filling in the cement, building materials, food and chemical industries. The new AI-powered QUAT2RO® BAGcheck prevents the use of incorrect
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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


















































