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Micheal van Wyk Congo, DRC

DRC mining gathers momentum but sustainable solutions urgent

Following rapid development in recent years, the momentum of mining growth in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is making it all the more urgent for long term solutions that…

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Micheal van Wyk Vehicle

Vehicle electrification requires 55% more copper mines by 2050 — report

View from above of an open-pit copper mine in Peru. Stock image. Electrification of the global vehicle fleet would require 55% more new copper mines coming online by 2050, the…

Business Energy

Micheal van Wyk artisanal

Integrating artisanal mining into the formal economy would benefit African miners and economies alike

By Sarah Way As the world pivots toward low-carbon energy, the demand for raw critical minerals—important inputs for innovations such as solar panels and electric vehicles—is continuing to soar. The higher…

Events Minerals Projects

Micheal van Wyk Electra

Electra Mining Africa: A 5-in-1 trade show

This year’s Electra Mining Africa is set to be one of the biggest exhibitions to date with over 850 companies exhibiting across six exhibition halls and four sizeable outside exhibit areas, the organisers say. Visitors will…

Minerals Processing

Micheal van Wyk Cobalt, Marula, South Africa

Marula to acquire 51% stake in South African cobalt mine

Kruisrivier Cobalt is a former producing cobalt mine that operated intermittently for more than 55 years up to the 1930s. Credit: RHJPhtotos/Shutterstock. Marula Mining, through its South African subsidiary Muchai…

Feature Projects

Micheal van Wyk ORION

Okiep Copper project continues to deliver

On 9 July 2024, Orion reported further outstanding assay results from the confirmation diamond drilling program in the Flat Mines area at its Okiep Copper Project (OCP) in the Northern…

Business International News Projects

Micheal van Wyk Husqvarna, LFC, Liverpool

Husqvarna and LFC break new ground with unique global partnership

Husqvarna and LFC break new ground with unique global partnership Husqvarna is proud to partner with Liverpool Football Club, one of the most iconic football clubs on the planet. As…

Business Events Projects

Micheal van Wyk Electra Mining 2024

‘5-in-1 Trade Show’ brings important industries, buyers and sellers, together

This year’s event is set to be one of the biggest Electra Mining Africa exhibitions to date with over 850 companies exhibiting across six exhibition halls and four sizable outside…

Business Minerals Processing

Micheal van Wyk rare

Africa’s rare earths could make up 9% of global supply by 2029

First production of mixed rare earth sulphate at the Phalaborwa project in South Africa. Credit: Rainbow Rare Earths African mines could account for nearly a 10th of the world’s rare…

Business Energy

Micheal van Wyk Bitcoin, Business, Grdiless

Africans are also pioneering the future of sustainable Bitcoin mining methods and systems – Thomas Templeton

n this conversation with Thomas Templeton, Lead of the Proto team at Block Inc., we discuss blockchain technology, the potential for Bitcoin to play a role in addressing Africa’s financial…