African Mining Market

25/11/2024

[MEDIA PARTNER]: The Africa Energy Indaba, Africa’s leading energy conference and exhibition, is proud to reaffirm its commitment to advancing gender diversity and inclusion in the energy sector by hosting the Women in Energy Forum during its 2025 event, taking place on the 5th March 2025, in Cape Town.

The Women in Energy Forum serves as a powerful platform to emphasize the critical role women play in shaping Africa’s energy future.

21/11/2024

[PRODUCT]: Dewatering pumps are essential in mining operations, especially during the rainy season. They help to efficiently manage and remove excess water from mine sites, preventing flooding and ensuring continuous, safe, and productive operations. By keeping the working areas dry, dewatering pumps reduce the risk of equipment damage, operational delays, and potential safety hazards associated with water accumulation. Their robust performance under challenging weather conditions ensures that mining activities can proceed smoothly, protecting both the workforce and the investment in the mining infrastructure.

Discount deals are available at Victor Industrial Equipment this rainy season - Order your pump today!

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20/11/2024

[ECONOMY]: Zambia’s ongoing energy crisis presents a significant challenge to economic stability, impacting the productivity and viability of key sectors, including manufacturing, mining, agriculture, and commercial enterprises.

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Zambia’s ongoing energy crisis presents a significant challenge to economic stability, impacting the productivity and viability of key sectors...

19/11/2024

[MEDIA PARTNER]: The Africa Energy Indaba is set to be a pivotal event in 2025, advancing the African energy and utilities sectors through meaningful discussions, partnerships, and networking opportunities.

The Africa Energy Indaba is set to be a pivotal event in 2025, advancing the African energy and utilities sectors through meaningful discussions, partnerships, and networking opportunities.

18/11/2024

[FEATURE]: We’re all so used to having smartphones, we don’t often stop to think about the value of what we’re casually holding in our pocket. Not only are these tiny devices financially valuable, but they’re made up of precious resources that have been extracted laboriously for use in our technology.

Not only are smartphones financially valuable, but they’re made up of precious resources that have been extracted laboriously for use in our technology.

14/11/2024

[MARKETS]: Following struggles in earlier months, mining production ended the third quarter on the front foot. Seasonally adjusted real mining production increased by 3.8% month-on-month (m-o-m) in September.

Following struggles in earlier months, mining production ended the third quarter on the front foot.

14/11/2024

[ENERGY]: Africa’s energy sector is on the cusp of a major transformation, and transmission infrastructure is at the forefront of this shift. As countries invest in large-scale power generation and renewable energy projects, robust transmission networks are essential for connecting these new energy sources to the grid and improving access across the continent.

Africa's energy sector is on the cusp of a major transformation, and transmission infrastructure is at the forefront of this shift.

14/11/2024

[PRODUCT & SERVICES]: Digital monitoring and automation for crushers and screens are today powerful strategies behind better performance and longer life, according to Sandvik Rock Processing’s Ali Jumaa. The Sandvik Digital Assistant (SAM) is a leader in this field and is being well received, he explains.

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Digital monitoring and automation for crushers and screens are today powerful strategies behind better performance and longer life.

13/11/2024

[MEDIA PARTNER]: Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, the Honourable Dr Dele Alake, says the theme of this year’s Nigeria Mining Week: “From the Inside Out: Building the Mining Sector to be the Cornerstone of Nigeria’s Economy,” reflects the ministry’s “unwavering commitment to creating a mining industry that anchors national prosperity, supports sustainable growth, and fuels industrialization.”

Nigeria Mining Week has evolved into more than a gathering of industry experts: “It is a powerful forum where we refine our shared vision, aligning our goals to create a robust, self-reliant mining sector."

13/11/2024

[OP-ED]: The mining industry operates in a complex and demanding environment characterised by rapid technological advancements, stringent safety regulations, and escalating cost pressures.

The mining industry operates in a complex and demanding environment characterised by rapid technological advancements, stringent safety regulations, and escalating cost pressures.

13/11/2024

[FEATURE]: Founded in 1979, Victor Industrial Equipment (Pty) Ltd. (VIE) has emerged as a trailblazer in the mining industry. As a key member of the Victor group of companies, boasting over 80 years of industry expertise, VIE stands out for its ability to deliver tailored solutions for local and international mining needs.

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Victor Industrial Equipment is renowned for its extensive range of explosion-protected connectors, which are crucial for the underground coal mining industry.

11/11/2024

[ENVIRONMENT]: It has been just over four years since the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) was launched, and much is being learnt as mining companies and professional experts continue to maintain compliance.

The GISTM has brought a more integrated approach to the design, construction, operation and closure planning of tailings storage facilities (TSFs).

08/11/2024

[OP-ED]: Today, Africa holds approximately 30% of the world’s total mineral reserves. Indeed, from the copper belts of Zambia and the lithium and cobalt deposits in the DR Congo to the manganese mines in Gabon, the continent holds great promise when come to provision of both valuable metals and minerals for the future.

There is growing interest from development finance institutions and international organisations in funding green energy projects in Africa’s mining sector.

08/11/2024

[PRODUCT & SERVICES]: While mines install carefully designed water reticulation systems for daily operations, it is often the unexpected dewatering demands that cause the most disruption and headaches. Weir’s Marnus Koorts outlines how this unplanned dewatering is best approached.

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In both opencast and underground mines, unexpected water ingress can severely disrupt production unless an effective dewatering solution can be quickly applied.

08/11/2024

[MACHINERY]: Caterpillar Inc. successfully demonstrated the fully autonomous operation of its Cat® 777 off-highway truck. The debut of this latest model of Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling at Luck Stone’s Bull Run plant in Chantilly, Va., marks a significant milestone in Caterpillar’s objective to deliver an autonomous hauling solution for the quarry and aggregates sector.

Caterpillar Inc. successfully demonstrated the fully autonomous operation of its Cat 777 off-highway truck.

07/11/2024

[NEWS]: As part of the group’s global 50th anniversary celebrations, SRK Consulting South Africa held a sparkling commemoration event in October 2024, at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg, with memories and inspiration from local and overseas dignitaries.

SRK Consulting South Africa held a sparkling 50th anniversary celebration event in October 2024, at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg

06/11/2024

[THOUGHT LEADERSHIP]: With trillions of dollars needed to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect vulnerable communities, COP29 represents a pivotal moment for global climate finance.

COP29 - the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference focus will be on securing the financial resources necessary to combat climate change.

04/11/2024

[ENVIRONMENT]: ABB has released a global report “Mining’s Moment” that highlights the progress being made by the mining industry to make operations more sustainable.

ABB has released a global report “Mining’s Moment” that highlights the progress being made by the mining industry to make operations more sustainable.