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Botswana Diamonds secures prospecting permit on five Marsfontein kimberlites
17th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Botswana Diamonds, which holds exploration licences in South Africa and Botswana, has obtained a prospecting permit covering five kimberlites known to contain diamonds in the Marsfontein region of... 


Exxaro CEO Nombasa Tsengwa
Exxaro seeks to acquire manganese mining assets
14th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Exxaro Resources, one of South Africa’s biggest coal producers, wants to become a major player in the country’s manganese mining industry. After losing out on a copper mine in Botswana last year,... 


RELIABILITY GUARANTEE
Grindex submersible pumps are known for their reliability and efficiency, particularly in challenging mining environments
Dewatering solutions drive efficiency in remote operations
11th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Pumping solutions provider Integrated Pump Technology is addressing the dewatering challenges in mining operations by providing specialised pump solutions designed for water-logged and remote... 


Giyani's K.Hill project
Giyani retains most prospective licences in Botswana with new promising targets
10th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals Corporation has identified multiple new manganese oxide ore targets at its K.Hill project, in Botswana. The company has also successfully renewed six of its seven... 


IFN partners Emma Parker, Tiffany Moore, Anton Kleingeld and Karabo Modingwane
Anglo continues to coordinate impact investment network for stakeholders
9th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified miner Anglo American on October 8 and 9 hosted its third impact investment event highlighting the efforts of its Impact Finance Network (IFN), which has successfully supported... 


Growing Africa’s Industrial Corridors: Seizing the Manufacturing Opportunity
8th October 2024

Africa is emerging as a global hub for manufacturing, with the continent’s industrial corridors providing unprecedented opportunities for investment and economic growth. As governments prioritise... 


Mongolian mining sector adopts Canada’s sustainable mining standards
7th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Mongolian National Mining Association (MNMA) has announced the adoption of Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM), a performance system developed by the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) that... 


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Lucara divests of Clara sales platform
7th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Canada-headquartered Lucara Diamond is selling its 100% interest in the Clara rough diamond sales platform to its original founders, a group led by the HRA Group of Companies and Eira Thomas. Clara... 


De Beers group managed operations CEO Moses Madondo
Natural diamond supply has peaked, De Beers’ Madondo says
4th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

De Beers group managed operations CEO Moses Madondo has said the supply of natural diamonds has peaked, with dwindling new discoveries on the horizon. “We must recognise that we are already past... 


Coca-Cola, bottling partners to invest $25m in water initiatives in Africa
4th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Coca-Cola Company in Africa and its bottling partners – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC) and Coca-Cola HBC – plan to invest nearly $25-million to... 


Manganese Metal Company Marketing Executive Madelein Todd.
Battery manganese project begins in Mpumalanga, orders placed for long-lead items
1st October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Manganese Metal Company (MMC) of Mbombela is on its way to becoming a Western world beater in the supply of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). MMC’s... 


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K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Botswana Ministry of Minerals and Energy has granted a mining licence for the project 


TOMRA Mining XRT technology recovers exceptional 2,492-carat diamond quickly followed by another record-breaking 1,094-carat from Lucara’s Karowe mine
TOMRA Mining XRT technology recovers exceptional 2,492-carat diamond quickly followed by another record-breaking 1,094-carat from Lucara’s Karowe mine
26th September 2024

One of the largest rough diamonds in recorded history, a 2,492-carat stone, was recovered last August by Lucara Diamond Corp. with TOMRA X-Ray Transmission (XRT) technology at the Karowe Mine in... 


Giyani nears commissioning of demo manganese processing plant
25th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Giyani Metals Corporation says its demonstration plant for the processing of material from the K.Hill manganese project is moving into the detailed fit-out phase with all modular process... 


Arc completes first phase of drilling on Virgo prospect
25th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Arc Minerals has completed the first phase of an exploration drilling campaign on its Virgo project, which is located within the Kalahari Copperbelt, in Botswana. The company... 


Masama coal mine, in Botswana
Minergy sees green shoots from turnaround at Masama mine
25th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Coal mining and trading company Minergy says its new strategic and operational drive towards business improvement has paid off in the financial year ended June 30, with the company experiencing... 


TOMRA Mining XRT technology recovers exceptional 2,492-carat diamond quickly followed by another record-breaking 1,094-carat from Lucara’s Karowe mine
TOMRA Mining XRT technology recovers exceptional 2,492-carat diamond quickly followed by another record-breaking 1,094-carat from Lucara’s Karowe mine
25th September 2024

One of the largest rough diamonds in recorded history, a 2,492-carat stone, was recovered last August by Lucara Diamond Corp. with TOMRA X-Ray Transmission (XRT) technology at the Karowe Mine in... 


Cobre and BHP to search for copper in Botswana
23rd September 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Australia-listed junior Cobre announced a letter of intent to negotiate exclusively an earn-in joint venture agreement with commodities major BHP over the Kitlanya West and East copper projects,... 


Hermosa operation in Arizona.
Manganese battery opportunity highlighted by US grant to South32’s Hermosa project
23rd September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The use of manganese in batteries for battery electric vehicles is being increasingly explored, with density, charge, costs and durability being among the factors that are putting the hard grey... 


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Steenhuisen outlines vision for growing and modernising SA’s agriculture ecosystem
20th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Newly appointed Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is pushing a renewed focus on structural reforms, biosecurity and improved trade relations with other countries as the Democratic Alliance... 


Integrated Pump Technology showcased expanded pump range at Electra Mining Africa
Integrated Pump Technology showcased expanded pump range at Electra Mining Africa
20th September 2024 By: Yolande Botes

Leading provider of pump solutions to the mining industry Integrated Pump Technology highlighted its recent appointment as an official Godwin distributor at Electra Mining Africa, solidifying its... 


SAPICS announces Botswana Supply Chain Summit to strengthen Africa’s Supply Chains
SAPICS announces Botswana Supply Chain Summit to strengthen Africa’s Supply Chains
19th September 2024

Leading supply chain industry body SAPICS has announced its participation in the upcoming inaugural Botswana Supply Chain Summit, reflecting its commitment to elevating, educating and empowering... 


Star to earn into Madison project in Namibia
19th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed Star Minerals has teamed up with Canada-listed Madison Metals on a uranium project in the Erongo region of Namibia, close to the Rossing uranium mine. Under the agreement, Star... 


Lotus eyes 3.3Mlb/y from Botswana uranium mine
Lotus eyes 3.3Mlb/y from Botswana uranium mine
19th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Lotus Resources' newly completed scoping study for the Letlhakane uranium project, in Botswana, has confirmed the project's potential as a commercially viable operation, with the... 


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Giyani granted mining licence for its K.Hill project
18th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Botswana Ministry of Minerals and Energy has granted TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals Corp a mining licence for its K.Hill battery-grade manganese project. The mining licence is valid for 15 years... 


The Karowe undergorund expansion project
Lucara recovers sixth diamond larger than 1 000 ct at Karowe
16th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-headquartered Lucara Diamond Corp has recovered a 1 094 ct rough diamond from its Karowe mine, in Botswana. This is the sixth diamond weighing more than 1 000 ct to be recovered at the mine... 


Keating replaced as CEO of manganese project developer Giyani
12th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals on Thursday announced the appointment of Charles FitzRoy as CEO and president, replacing Danny Keating who is leaving the company. In a statement, the developer of the... 


Belararox expands with Kalahari copper buy
12th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed Belararox has announced a binding agreement to acquire a large, 4 286 km² exploration package in the Kalahari Copper Belt of Botswana. The Kalahari Copper Belt hosts several... 


Lotus intersects some of the thickest continuous zones of mineralisation to date
10th September 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has reported that its latest drilling has intersected some of the thickest continuous zones of mineralisation to date, with this thicker mineralisation starting as... 


Aterian completes initial target generation at Botswana project
10th September 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following the conclusion of a share purchase agreement to acquire a 90% interest in Atlantis Metals, in Botswana, in April, Aim-listed Aterian has completed initial target generation using... 


Orion, South32, Perenti and DRA Global receive awards for Africa community development projects
6th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mining companies South32, Orion Minerals, Perenti and DRA Global have received awards for transforming communities in Africa during the 2024 Australia-Africa Minerals and Energy Group (AAMEG)... 


SUPPORTING DIVERSIFICATION
A drive towards supporting in-country beneficiation has spurred the growth of a supporting engineering and project construction industry in Zimbabwe
Company navigates growing mining sector amid increased demand
6th September 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Amid growing global demand for critical minerals, such as lithium, graphite, manganese and iron, Zimbabwe is increasingly becoming a focal point for mining activities, says mining consultancy... 


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What is the new Defence Minister to do about the SANDF?
6th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

That the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is badly underfunded, and is in a state that could reasonably be described as verging on crisis, is almost universally accepted among all those... 


Barloworld Equipment's new dealership in Botswana
Barloworld opens new dealership in Botswana
5th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer Barloworld Equipment Southern Africa has inaugurated a new dealership facility in Phakalane, Botswana. Barloworld Equipment has had a presence in Botswana since... 


From smart mining to portable crushing from Weir at Electra Mining Africa
From smart mining to portable crushing from Weir at Electra Mining Africa
5th September 2024

At this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, visitors will be attracted to the Weir stand by innovations such as the Weir Modular Wheeled Plant (WMWP), a fully mobile crushing and screening... 


Integrated Pump Technology showcases expanded pump range at Electra Mining Africa
Integrated Pump Technology showcases expanded pump range at Electra Mining Africa
5th September 2024

Leading provider of pump solutions to the mining industry Integrated Pump Technology will highlight its recent appointment as an official Godwin distributor at Electra Mining Africa, solidifying... 


South Africa is losing its trade competitiveness edge
2nd September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Enormous investments are being made in ports, rail and transport logistics in Southern Africa, as well as more broadly in Africa, including by international companies and consortia. "Global... 


Rough diamonds
Botswana's ODC seeks $300m in loans for diamond purchases
30th August 2024 By: Reuters

Botswana's State-owned Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) seeks a $300-million credit facility from local banks to support larger volumes of diamond purchases, Finance Minister Peggy Serame said on... 


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Integrated Pump Technology showcases expanded pump range at Electra Mining Africa
30th August 2024

Leading provider of pump solutions to the mining industry Integrated Pump Technology will highlight its recent appointment as an official Godwin distributor at Electra Mining Africa, solidifying... 


Africa's path to sustainability: A trusted partner, collaboration and learning from global solutions
Africa's path to sustainability: A trusted partner, collaboration and learning from global solutions
29th August 2024

In today's interconnected world, pursuing sustainable development has become increasingly important for societies everywhere. With its diverse ecosystems, rapid urbanisation and growing population,... 


Weir’s fully mobile plant can be move to any site and set up withing a few hours.
From smart mining to mobile crushing from Weir
28th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

At this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, visitors will be attracted to the Weir stand by innovations such as the Weir modular wheeled plant (WMWP), a fully mobile crushing and screening... 


VIPER RANGE A large portion of the stand will be dedicated to wire rope lubrication, where visitors can find out more about the Viper range, as well as LE’s Wirelife product
Bluetooth single-point lubricator draws focus at Electra
27th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa will bring the latest in lubrication innovation and technology to Electra Mining Africa. Highlights include Bluetooth-enabled single-point lubricator systems... 


VERSATILE DEPLOYMENTGodwin diesel driven pumps are easily deployed in situations where electrical power is unavailable or unreliable
Broadened range enables pump supplier to serve wider spectrum
23rd August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Integrated Pump Technology, a leading provider of pump solutions to the mining industry, will use Electra Mining Africa to highlight its recent appointment as an official Godwin distributor and... 


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