Botswana said an unprecedented ad-hoc diamond auction late last month — in which it didn’t sell any gems because the reserve price wasn’t met — wasn’t an “emergency sale.” State trader Okavango... 

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events The start of drilling at Blackstone Minerals’ intriguing major copper-gold play on Luzon in the Philippines will give managing director Scott... 

High purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) has reportedly been successfully produced by Canadian company Giyani Metals at its demonstration plant in Johannesburg. Following the production... 

The Automechanika Buyers and Visitors Sub-Saharan Africa Roadshow concluded its six‑nation journey with a highly successful final stop in Windhoek. The gathering provided participants with valuable... 

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events A unique off-world prospecting gadget, world-first surface and underground electric-diesel mine vehicles, cutting-edge AI-driven software and... 

Giyani Metals is making headway in progressing the definitive feasibility study. 

Namibia will carefully consider whether or not to acquire a stake in De Beers as the diamond price slump persists, local media reported on Monday, citing the country's deputy prime minister. The... 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed an Article IV consultation in Botswana, which found that the diamond sector is dragging the country’s economic growth down. After growing by... 

Botswana didn’t sell any diamonds in an unprecedented ad-hoc auction as buyers refused to pay high enough prices, as the global industry continues to grapple with one of its deepest-ever crises.... 

Botswana's economic output fell sharply in the second quarter, reflecting a steep decline in output from its key diamond industry, data from the statistics agency showed on Friday. Gross domestic... 

Mid-cap copper and future metals developer Oscillate has signed updated, nonbinding heads of terms to acquire the full share capital of Kalahari Copper, replacing an earlier agreement announced in... 

Angola's state diamond company Endiama has bid for a minority stake in Anglo American's diamond unit De Beers, the African country's Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas said on... 

Botswana’s president aims to complete a deal to take a majority stake in De Beers by the end of next month, even as his administration and other potential buyers continue negotiations with the... 

In boosting core logging techniques, mining technology integrator Dwyka Mining Services, in partnership with Canadian technology company Hyperspectral Intelligence Inc. (HII), is positioning the... 

A five-year mining contract was awarded by multinational base metals miner MMG to underground mine construction, contract mining and related technical services company JCHX Mining Management (JCHX)... 

Battery metals development and mining company Giyani Metals is making headway in progressing the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its K.Hill manganese mining project in Botswana, with project... 

Industries benefit significantly from partnering with a single, integrated equipment and services provider, says energy, transport and industrial services specialist Babcock. By offering a... 

The sale of diamonds through tenders and auctions is opaque and inefficient and should be revamped for producers to earn more and to survive the current price slump, a leading gem trader said on... 

As Africa’s mining sector continues on a strong and consistent growth trajectory, the use of high performance, efficient and reliable dewatering solutions have become non-negotiable to ensure safe... 

Fibertime aims to transform Internet access in township communities by rolling out fibre-to-the-home at just R5 a day, making reliable, high-speed connectivity affordable for the first time.... 

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals Corp has appointed Nigel Robinson as interim executive chairperson, succeeding Charles FitzRoy who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Robinson was... 

Indian rough diamond cutting and polishing company Finestar has expanded its operational footprint in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), unveiling its latest facility in the Gauteng... 

Ministers from five continents - including senior representatives from the governments of Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Botswana, Sweden, Uganda and Timor-Leste - will join their Australian... 

Toronto-listed Lucara Diamond, along with its shaft sinking contractor in the project, United Mining Services (UMS), on September 4 hosted a final production shaft blast ceremony and safety... 

As the bulk of South Africa’s mines reach maturity, they face evolving grades of ore, oftentimes resulting in declining ore grades and thereby necessitating newer and different methods for minerals... 

Lucara Diamond Corporation has drawn $10-million from a $63-million limited shareholder standby undertaking to address funding needs. 

ASX- and OTCQX-listed Lotus Resources has raised about A$65-million through a strongly supported placement, extending its liquidity runway as it ramps up operations at the Kayelekera uranium... 

Aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing food production sectors worldwide, and Africa is no exception. From tilapia to trout and salmon, fish farming has become a critical contributor to food... 

Australia-based Sandfire Resources MD and CEO Brendan Harris has described the company’s Motheo copper mine in Botswana as a “remarkable achievement”, crediting both the supportive investment... 

BHP may be the world’s biggest miner, but it knows the next great mineral discoveries are more likely to come from outside its walls. This was the message from Sophie Proud, manager of the... 

Industrial equipment supplier Barloworld has confirmed that it is working to address “apparent violations of export controls” by its Russian subsidiary following an internal investigation by the... 

Across Botswana the lines of patients outside government clinics are lengthening, construction companies dependent on state jobs are firing workers and university students are threatening to... 

Ministers from five continents - including senior representatives from the governments of Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Botswana, Sweden, Uganda and Timor-Leste - will join their Australian... 

As part of a strategic move to streamline operations, strengthen regional alignment, and support long-term growth, Specialised Exhibitions has transitioned to a new name: Montgomery Group Africa.... 

Toronto-listed Lucara Diamond has drawn $10-million from a $63-million limited shareholder standby undertaking to address funding needs at its Karowe underground project (UGP) in Botswana. The... 

The Tshiamiso Trust has, to date, paid out more than R2.27-billion in compensation to former mineworkers and their dependents affected by silicosis and work-related tuberculosis. The Trust’s report... 

A new report launched by the World Economic Forum (WEF) highlights the urgent need to unlock investment in Southern Africa’s critical minerals to meet surging global demand for clean energy and... 

A well-established local presence is crucial to access global markets in capital equipment exports, highlights industry association South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) CEO Eric... 

Diversified mining company South32 has sharpened its focus on copper, aluminium and other commodities tied to the global energy transition, reporting stronger earnings while confirming plans to... 

Since 2020, South Africa has lost around 50% of its crude oil refining capacity due to refineries having been decommissioned or converted into storage facilities. South Africa currently has only... 

Botswana's President Duma Boko announced on Thursday an agreement with Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings, aimed at addressing immediate national challenges, with the Gulf firm committing to $12-billion... 

South Africa’s fuel supply system is under strain, as the country continues to rely heavily on imports amid stagnating infrastructure investment and unresolved regulatory issues. “We’re in a new...