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Micheal van Wyk Angola, Permits

Angola Moves to Streamline Mine Permits and Boost Investment

Luanda, November 21, 2025 — Angola is taking steps to accelerate the approval of mining rights as part of a broader effort to attract foreign investment and diversify its economy…

Business Projects

Micheal van Wyk G20, Ivanhoe, Platreef, South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Officially Opens Ivanhoe’s Platreef Mine

Johannesburg, November 21, 2025 — President Cyril Ramaphosa has inaugurated Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef project in Limpopo Province, marking the official start of production at what is set to become Africa’s…

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Micheal van Wyk Ecowas, West Africa

ECOWAS Finalizes Revised Mineral Policy to Drive Sustainable Value Chain Integration Across West Africa

Experts from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) gathered in Lagos from November 10th to 15th to conclude the third and potentially final National Experts Review Meeting on…

Business Projects

Micheal van Wyk African Rainbow Minerals, ARM, New Guinea, Newmont, Papua, South Africa

African Rainbow Minerals Eyes $5 Billion Copper Venture in Papua New Guinea with Newmont

Papua New Guinea (stock image) African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) is considering a major copper investment in Papua New Guinea in partnership with US-based mining giant Newmont Corporation, according to chairman…

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Micheal van Wyk BMG, Pewag Conveyor

BMG Appointed as Distributors of Pewag Conveyor and Hoist Chains

Reliable chains where they count most BMG has been appointed the exclusive authorised distributor in Southern Africa for Pewag, a global leader in premium chain systems and lifting solutions.…

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Micheal van Wyk IMC, Morocco

Morocco to Host IMC 2025: A Strategic Platform for Africa’s Mining Future

Marrakech, 18 Nov 2025 — Morocco is set to host the International Mining Congress & Exhibition (IMC 2025) from 24–26 November at the Pickalbatros Golf Hotel in Marrakech, positioning the…

Machinery Technology

Micheal van Wyk Bundu all-terrain forklift, Bundu G3 Series, Forklift, Shamrock Handling Concepts, South Africa

Shamrock Handling Concepts – Bundu G3 Series Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks Ensure High Productivity and Safety in Tough Conditions

Limited Slip Diff gives Bundu forklifts traction for tough African terrain Shamrock Handling Concepts - specialists in the supply and support of a wide range of forklift trucks - is…

International News

Micheal van Wyk zambia

Local Content Requirements in the Zambian Mining Sector

By Bwalya Chilufya-Musonda and Joshua Mwamulima, Partners, and Precious Mwansa-Chisha and Twaambo Mukuni, Associates, Bowmans Zambia Zambia has recently joined the trend of implementing local content regulations in the mining sector, becoming the latest…

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Micheal van Wyk Russia-Africa Expo-2025

Africa’s Mining Industry: New Opportunities For Cooperation With Russia And China – OpEd

As part of the second international forum “Russia-Africa Expo-2025”, a roundtable discussion titled “The Potential of Africa’s Mining Industry: New Opportunities for Cooperation with Russia and China” was held at…

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Micheal van Wyk Brazil, COP30

Criminal Networks Threaten Amazon Conservation as COP30 Unfolds in Belém

As world leaders and negotiators convened in Belém for COP30, Brazilian security forces were wrestling with a parallel crisis unfolding beyond the conference perimeter. Across the Amazon, criminal groups have…