
EDITORS’ PICKS
Karowe Underground Project: Pioneering Sustainable Diamond Mining Practices
The Karowe diamond mine in Botswana exemplifies the strategic evolution of modern diamond mining as operators shift from surface to underground extraction. This transition reflects more than technical adaptation; it
Nigeria’s Rare Earth Potential Faces Pressure as Global Supply Chains Shift
Nigeria’s critical minerals strategy is under intensifying pressure as global rare earth supply chains struggle to meet soaring demand. With processing capacity still heavily concentrated in a single region of
DRC Delays Cobalt Export Restart as New Quota System Faces Implementation Hurdles
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has yet to approve the resumption of cobalt exports, nearly six weeks after the previous shipping ban expired, leaving mining companies unable to move
FG Gold, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), and Afreximbank Achieve Financial Close on US$330 Million Senior Debt Financing for Baomahun Gold Project
FG Gold Limited (“FG Gold”) (https://FGGoldMining.com/) is pleased to announce that it has achieved financial close and the first drawdown on its US$330 million Senior Debt Financing with Africa Finance Corporation

POWER & ENERGY
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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
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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
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
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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
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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






















































