South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his satisfaction following the failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Sunday, May 19. During an interview broadcast on his X account on Monday, May 20, 2024, Ramaphosa emphasized that the coup’s success would have been a “devastating blow” for […]
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Zimbabwe is making strides in its efforts to enhance its lithium industry, with four mining companies presenting proposals to produce battery-grade lithium within the country. This move reflects Zimbabwe’s ambition to refine lithium locally, a mineral crucial for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy storage, aiming to bolster its economy. […]
The Scandinavian Touring Car Championship (STCC) season marks the world’s first 100% electric national touring car championship with the EPWR concept, reflecting a significant step towards sustainable motorsport. SKF, a leading supplier in various motorsport areas and partner of championships such as Formula 1 and NASCAR, expresses enthusiasm alongside EPWR, […]
New technological developments have thrust the local machine tools industry into a novel growth phase. The incorporation of automation and intelligent functions, as well as CNC machines for increased accuracy and efficiency are now common in contemporary manufacturing facilities. In addition, real-time data analysis and monitoring, made possible by the […]
Positive developments are underway for the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA). Zambian Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali announced that negotiations to revitalize TAZARA are expected to conclude by September 2024. This milestone will pave the way for a concessionaire agreement with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to recapitalize the […]
Australia’s Lucapa Diamond (ASX: LOM) has put its 70% stake in the Mothae mine in Lesotho up for sale to focus on its core assets and is discussing options for the 30% held by the country’s government. The diamond miner’s board said it was “considering all options for the divestment” […]
Promising geological frameworks and recent international collaboration could make South Sudan’s mining sector a key engine for economic growth While remaining underexplored, South Sudan is considered to hold significant commercial quantities of mineral resources. A nascent gold mining sector in the country offers established producers the opportunity to partner with […]
Komatsu is excited to introduce the second generation of the company’s Z2 product line of small-class development drill and bolting equipment with unique enhancements and additions, including the first battery-electric offerings within Komatsu’s underground hard rock portfolio, an innovative pumpable resin system solution, optimized ergonomics and more. The small-class ZJ21 jumbo […]
Epiroc announces the release of the fourth generation of its Titan Collision Avoidance System (CAS), bringing significant advancements to enhance safety and operational efficiency in mining environments. The latest iteration, Titan CAS Generation 4, builds upon the success of its predecessors by incorporating several key improvements tailored to meet the […]
By Mareli Botha, Technical Director, Zutari Amid the global conversations about sustainable energy solutions, one term has emerged as a beacon of hope: green hydrogen. But what sets today’s discourse apart from the excitement of two decades past? With a keen eye on the intricate dynamics of energy systems, I […]