. In the face of tariffs, immigration curbs, reduced development funding and growing nationalism, conventional wisdom suggests Africa faces strong geopolitical headwinds. However, the apparent disorder may have a significant upside for the continent. This emerged from a passionate debate on the main stage on Day 2 of Investing inContinue Reading
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 as energy into an holistic plan to unlock the full potential of the country’s resources.A high-powered panel featuring several governmentContinue Reading
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 to become new members of the Natural Diamond Council. The Luanda Accord held its second high-level meeting at the AfricanContinue Reading
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 on the opening day of Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, the largest event of its kind, and a pivotalContinue Reading
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, according to a new study released today by Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). Of this total, US$8.6 trillion remains undeveloped, reflectingContinue Reading
Pilot Crushtec is working towards building a strong network of European distributors as it consolidates its position as a world class specialist supplier of crushing and screening solutions. According to Sales and Marketing Director Francois Marais, this drive follows the launch last year of the TwisterTrac VS350E Stage V whichContinue Reading
ABB launches the latest version of its flagship distributed control system (DCS), ABB Ability™ System 800xA® 7.0, to help industrial operators modernize without disruption and accelerate their path toward next‑generation automation. As a Long-Term Support (LTS) release, System 800xA 7.0 provides a stable, predictable path for both existing installations and new projects,Continue Reading
A depth of experience across industries – combined with in-house design expertise and a responsive approach to business – has underpinned Trafo Power Solutions’ recent success for an Australian mining customer. According to Trafo Power Solutions Managing Director, David Claassen, the company designed and supplied a robust skid-mounted transformer solutionContinue Reading
Long construction timelines are becoming increasingly untenable. As a result, modular building solutions, which are prefabricated off-site and assembled on-site, offer a strategic solution, delivering not only speed but also cost efficiencies, with reductions of up to 20%, according to recent studies. Beyond efficiency, modular construction is redefining how weContinue Reading
Terex® Washing Systems will showcase the new FM 300 Compact™, the largest model in the FM Compact™ range, on the Terex stand at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in the Silver Lot, Booth SV2357. The FM 300 Compact™ is designed to deliver up to 300 tph of dewatered sand from a single modular chassis.Continue Reading
