Minerals
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Massive 7,525 Carat ‘Chipembele’ Emerald Unearthed at Zambia Mine in Africa
The Chipembele boasts a glassy surface with distinct hexagonal crystal structures and a deep green hue.(Representative Image, Credits: Shutterstock)The Chipembele boasts a glassy surface ... -
IZA Africa Desk expresses ‘serious concern’ at steady decline in uptake of galvanized steel
Direct correlation to a drop-off in manufacturing activity and dwindling number of construction and civil engineering projects on the go 5 November 2021: The ... -
Tractafric Commissions 74.5MW Battery Storage System for Kibali Gold Mine
Image: Energy Storage News The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Kibali gold mine has received a 7.5MW battery storage system to accompany its ... -
Big miners reconsider Congo, Zambia risks as copper price surges
Major mining companies are looking to invest in countries they previously considered too risky, including Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, propelled by a ... -
Rainbow Rare Earths to use special separation tech at South Africa project
Gypsum stacks at Phalaborwa. (Image courtesy of Rainbow Rare Earths.) Africa-focused Rainbow Rare Earths (LON: RBW) has inked an an agreement with US-based K-Technologies ... -
Orion Minerals consolidates its Northern Cape copper mines with new assets
First production is expected within 16 months of the start of construction. Image: iStock Orion Minerals has added new copper assets to complement its flagship ... -
South Africa: Xolobeni – Where the Discovery of Rare Minerals Has Led to Violence
By Daniel Steyn and Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik “Without land, we are nothing.” Bekeni Danca, 40, was born in Xolobeni village and fears that if the ... -
South Africa coal producers bring in drones to contain theft
South African coal producers are battling to contain theft and using drones to help ensure the safety of staff and mines, according to some ... -
South Africa: SA Has Enough Petroleum Products
With the ongoing unrest that has engulfed some parts of the country, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has assured the nation ... -
South Africa’s coal export line remains partially closed after derailment
JOHANNESBURG – A 208-wagon coal train derailed in South Africa over the weekend partially shutting a rail line that links mines to the Richards ...
