Jean-Jacques Purusi, the newly appointed governor of South Kivu province, has raised alarms over the presence of 147 Chinese-run mining companies operating illegally, many underground. In his inauguration address to provincial officials last week, Governor Purusi highlighted the concentration of these operations in the territories of Fizi, Mwenga, and Shabunda. […]
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Anglo American is exploring options to proceed with the sale of its coal business following an explosion at its flagship Australian mine. The company may consider selling individual assets or excluding the damaged operation from a potential deal. This sale is part of a significant restructuring program announced earlier this […]
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. […]
With South Africa’s ongoing energy crisis, surge protection has emerged as a vital cog in any electrical system. Despite the advantages that accompany these surge protection devices (SPDs), there are dangers that users still need to be aware of, including transient overvoltages. Electrical giant ElectroMechanica says that protection against overvoltages […]
On May 1, Kagem Mining Limited (Kagem) took part in the joint Labour Day celebrations, held at the Lufwanyama Boarding School Hall, which brought together representatives from government, mining companies, trade unions, as well as others operating in Lufwanyama, demonstrating its solidarity with the broader labour community across the district. […]
AIM-listed Bushveld Minerals, the primary vanadium producer, has successfully secured additional funding to provide immediate working capital relief and ensure continuity of operations. The company has entered into a binding term sheet with Southern Point Resources Fund I S.A. LP (SPR) to conditionally sell the entire Vanchem asset for a total […]
Zambia’s maize fields, usually a vibrant tapestry of green, are now a desolate expanse, ravaged by the worst drought in over four decades. The UN’s humanitarian arm has issued a stark wake-up call, pleading for $228 million to avert a full-blown crisis. This El Niño-induced drought has slashed Zambia’s cereal […]
Rotating crops, conserving soil nutrients and deploying other strategies to “diversify” agriculture all at the same time can yield major benefits for the environment and people alike — including increased crop yields and improved food security for entire communities. That’s the take-home message of a landmark new study, including researchers […]
Rotating crops, conserving soil nutrients and deploying other strategies to “diversify” agriculture all at the same time can yield major benefits for the environment and people alike — including increased crop yields and improved food security for entire communities. That’s the take-home message of a landmark new study, including researchers […]
Namibia’s ambitions of riding the rising tide of the global uranium market might be dampened by a familiar foe – water. The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has cast a shadow over the industry’s jubilant growth, predicting a significant slowdown in 2024 due to water supply constraints. This comes as a […]