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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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
South Africa: SA Has Enough Petroleum Products
With the ongoing unrest that has engulfed some parts of the country, the Department of…