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Cousins Steel International makes KwaZulu-Natal a retail and logistics hub of steel
As reported by the Business Research Institute at the University of KZN for Q2 2024,…
Critical minerals investment must avoid the mistakes of the past in African mining
According to the US Department of Energy, there are fifty minerals that are “critical”—in that…
Water Risk Rises As Mining Grows In Africa
While many African countries benefit from mining’s growth, there remain concerns about communities adjacent to…
Newmont expands 5G usage to improve mine safety
Newmont Corporation (ASX:NEM) is expanding its use of next generation 5G wireless networks to improve…
Australia’s fledgling batteries downstream sector at a crossroads
Liontown managing director, Tony Ottaviano, at Diggers & Dealers 2024. (Image courtesy of Diggers &…
Zambia closes border with Congo, blocking key copper trade route
The Mutanda copper-cobalt mine, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Source: YouTube Zambia has temporarily shut…
Namibia says just 42% of approved mining projects are operating
Husab uranium mine in Namibia. (Image courtesy of Namspace’s Facebook page) Namibia said less than half…
Gem Diamonds digs up 145 carat diamond in Lesotho
The 145.55 carat diamond. (Image courtesy of Gem Diamonds.) Africa-focused miner Gem Diamonds (LON: GEMD) has unearthed…
Major mining project closes in Guinea
Believed to be the largest in the world, the Simandou iron-ore development also involves construction…