Kenya’s mining sector holds immense, largely untapped potential, particularly concerning its strategic mineral deposits. The global demand for strategic minerals, critical for powering electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies and advanced defence systems, is experiencing unprecedented growth. Nations worldwide are securing supply chains for these vital resources, recognising their profound geopoliticalContinue Reading

Lindian Resources has entered into a strategic partnership with Iluka Resources to advance its flagship Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi and establish a long-term revenue stream. The deal includes a binding US$20 million (A$30.64 million) loan facility and a 15-year offtake agreement for 90,000 tonnes of rare earth monaziteContinue Reading

In an industry racing to cut emissions, Capital Limited and Epiroc are ahead of the curve. Together, they’ve accelerated the development of a battery-electric surface drill – the SmartROC D65 BE – well before the market was demanding it. Their collaboration shows how a shared vision, bold decision-making, and aContinue Reading

A new partnership between NWU Enterprises (Pty) Ltd and PRISMA Training Solutions, is set to reshape mining education in South Africa. This collaboration connects practical vocational training with academic progression to address critical skills needs in the country’s mining sector. In signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the institutions haveContinue Reading

A year after Pilbara Minerals commissioned the world’s largest lithium ore sorting plant, TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based sorting technology is delivering measurable value at the Pilgangoora Operation in Western Australia, contributing to the strongest quarterly production of FY25, significantly reduced costs, and enhanced resource utilization. Powered by TOMRA Mining’s advanced sensor-basedContinue Reading

Asara Resources has secured firm commitments to raise A$25m ($16.4m) through an institutional placement of new fully paid ordinary shares to fund its exploration activities at the Kada gold project in eastern Guinea, West Africa. The placement involves the issuance of 500 million new shares at A$0.05 each. It saw strongContinue Reading

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Plc has launched a transformative underground rail rehabilitation project at its flagship Konkola mine in Chililabombwe, Zambia. The initiative aims to more than double the mine’s copper ore transport capacity—an essential step in accelerating production growth and unlocking the full potential of one of the richestContinue Reading

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its mining sector through advanced technology. Through the National Geological Survey of Congo (SGNC) it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Solafune, Inc., a Japanese technology firm specializing in satellite data and artificial intelligence (AI). TheContinue Reading