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All for one: South Africa deploys multiple arms of government to unlock massive critical-minerals potential
South Africa has taken a “whole-of- government” approach to turning its vast critical-minerals endowment into a strategic advantage for the country, integrating mining, transport, water, trade & industry, as well
The Luanda Accord expands as Namibia joins, GJEPC and DMCC move toward Natural Diamond Council membership
The Republic of Namibia is the latest government to sign the Luanda Accord while India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) are set
Resources key to revitalising Africa, Mining Indaba hears
Resources can create massive prosperity on the African continent – but only when unlocked through strategic partnerships. This was the message from Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema, delivering the keynote speech
Africa Must Rewire US$29.5 Trillion Mineral Endowment Around Industry, Infrastructure and Demand, Africa Finance Corporation Study Says
Africa hosts an estimated US$29.5 trillion in mine-site mineral value, representing about 20% of global mineral wealth, yet captures only a fraction of the economic value embedded in this endowment,

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

















































