Extending the life of mining tyres can deliver significant environmental and financial benefits by reducing the need for new tyres, according to information presented at Electra Mining Africa 2026 in…
At Electra Mining Africa this September, SEW-EURODRIVE presented more than products and equipment. Jonathan McKey, National Sales and Marketing Manager, explains how the company has evolved into a strategic engineering partner…
Global conveyor component manufacturer PROK has opened a new idler manufacturing facility in Johannesburg, strengthening its local production capabilities and support for Africa’s mining and bulk materials handling industries. The…
West Africa’s growing mineral wealth is creating significant opportunities for economic diversification, investment and industrial development, but it is also exposing weaknesses in how governments regulate rapidly changing mineral markets.…
South Africa’s high-carbon ferrochrome exports fell sharply in July 2026 as weaker Chinese demand combined with softer buying across several major markets, highlighting continued pressure on the country’s ferrochrome industry.…
Africa’s vast reserves of critical minerals such as copper, cobalt, graphite and nickel could place the continent at the centre of the global energy transition. But turning that geological advantage…
Tanzania is intensifying efforts to ensure its growing mining industry delivers broader economic benefits by strengthening local businesses, expanding domestic manufacturing, creating jobs and developing technical skills. The government is…
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery is set to open its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) within the next 10 to 12 days, according to billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote, as the company…
Indonesian nickel producers are facing growing pressure on profit margins as Chinese electric-vehicle battery manufacturers demand deeper discounts for cobalt contained in mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP), a key intermediate produced…
South African diversified miner African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) has reported a 19% increase in annual headline earnings, supported by a strong recovery in platinum-group metal (PGM) prices that helped offset…