Mrima Hill, located in Kenya’s coastal Kwale County, has become a focal point of global attention and local tension. Beneath its lush green forest lies one of the world’s richest deposits of rare earth minerals and niobium—essential materials for smartphones, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems. These valuable resources haveContinue Reading
South Africa’s gold mining industry is experiencing a significant transformation — moving from traditional extraction practices toward a holistic model of environmental responsibility. This shift highlights the growing understanding that sustainability must be an integral part of mining operations rather than a separate compliance exercise. DRD Gold exemplifies this evolution,Continue Reading
Guinea-Conakry’s bauxite sector is entering 2026 under the shadow of a record-breaking 2025, following an unprecedented Q1 surge that has set expectations for the coming year. Trade data shows that the country exported 48.6 million tons of bauxite in Q1 2025 (https://apo-opa.co/4oO3R1Z) – a 39% increase from Q1 2024 –Continue Reading
SKF’s newly redesigned TIH 15 workbench bearing heater proves that size isn’t everything. Weighing just 15kg, it’s the most compact unit in the SKF TIH induction heater range, engineered to fit snugly on a small workbench while delivering high-performance precision heating of components in rotating equipment such as gearboxes, pumps,Continue Reading
AR Racking, has completed the installation of its AR PAL racking system at the new B&Q seasonal distribution warehouse in Doncaster. The two-phase, 40,000 m² project equips the retailer with 24,200 pallet positions, purpose-built to absorb demand peaks and speed stock flows to stores nationwide. B&Q sought a solution thatContinue Reading
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 itsContinue Reading
UK-based Uru Metals is moving ahead with the development of its Zeb Nickel Project in South Africa’s Limpopo Province after awarding two key contracts to support exploration and regulatory compliance. The first contract, granted to GF International, covers a combined ground gravity and frequency-domain electromagnetic survey targeting two high-priority prospects.Continue Reading
Keaton Mining, a subsidiary of Keaton Energy Holdings and part of the Salungano Group, has signed a coal supply agreement (CSA) with Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. Under the agreement, coal will be sourced from the Vanggatfontein Colliery, an opencast mining operation in Mpumalanga, South Africa, for supply to an Eskom-designatedContinue Reading
Whether operating in Saharan dust or on haul roads washed away by the rainy season, Rokbak articulated dump trucks can deliver uptime, productivity and value in Africa’s toughest environments – as visitors to Nigeria Mining week found out. Contractors and operators across Africa face relentless pressure to hit production and profitabilityContinue Reading
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 areasContinue Reading
