Botswana has enforced a new rule requiring mining companies to sell a 24% stake in new concessions to local investors if the government chooses not to buy the stake, its mines ministry said on... 

With more than three decades of experience, geotechnical services provider GeoGroup has established itself as “a trusted name in the field of geotechnical investigations and exploration solutions”.... 

High-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate has been successfully produced by Giyani at its demonstration plant, in Johannesburg. 

Diamond producer De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM) chairperson Barend Petersen has urged the South African diamond industry to support the Luanda Accord, a new initiative requiring diamond... 

Botswana said an unprecedented ad-hoc diamond auction late last month — in which it didn’t sell any gems because the reserve price wasn’t met — wasn’t an “emergency sale.” State trader Okavango... 

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events The start of drilling at Blackstone Minerals’ intriguing major copper-gold play on Luzon in the Philippines will give managing director Scott... 

High purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) has reportedly been successfully produced by Canadian company Giyani Metals at its demonstration plant in Johannesburg. Following the production... 

State-owned Broadband Infraco (BBI), in collaboration with global information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei, has launched an upgraded intelligent... 

The Automechanika Buyers and Visitors Sub-Saharan Africa Roadshow concluded its six‑nation journey with a highly successful final stop in Windhoek. The gathering provided participants with valuable... 

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events A unique off-world prospecting gadget, world-first surface and underground electric-diesel mine vehicles, cutting-edge AI-driven software and... 

Giyani Metals is making headway in progressing the definitive feasibility study. 

As I sat down to write this piece, my mind flashed back to our journalism history classes in college, where the Chicago Daily Tribune’s infamous ‘Dewey defeats Truman’ headline from November 3,... 

Namibia will carefully consider whether or not to acquire a stake in De Beers as the diamond price slump persists, local media reported on Monday, citing the country's deputy prime minister. The... 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed an Article IV consultation in Botswana, which found that the diamond sector is dragging the country’s economic growth down. After growing by... 

South African scaffolding and formwork specialists Uni-span is playing a pivotal role in one of Botswana’s biggest infrastructure projects – a 30-m-high, 140-m-wide dome-shaped coal storage... 

Botswana didn’t sell any diamonds in an unprecedented ad-hoc auction as buyers refused to pay high enough prices, as the global industry continues to grapple with one of its deepest-ever crises.... 

Botswana's economic output fell sharply in the second quarter, reflecting a steep decline in output from its key diamond industry, data from the statistics agency showed on Friday. Gross domestic... 

It is five years since the World Bank stopped producing its ‘Doing Business’ report, citing “problems” with the data in 2018 and 2020. It provided analysts with a comprehensive set of measures to... 

Mid-cap copper and future metals developer Oscillate has signed updated, nonbinding heads of terms to acquire the full share capital of Kalahari Copper, replacing an earlier agreement announced in... 

Seventeen African governments have committed to reforms and actionable plans to expand electricity access as part of Mission 300, which is a partnership between development finance institutions the... 

Angola's state diamond company Endiama has bid for a minority stake in Anglo American's diamond unit De Beers, the African country's Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas said on... 

Integrated power solutions company Cummins South Africa is on track to rebuild 120 engines this year at its Master Rebuild Centre, in Midrand. The facility is a key part of the global Cummins... 

Botswana’s president aims to complete a deal to take a majority stake in De Beers by the end of next month, even as his administration and other potential buyers continue negotiations with the... 

In boosting core logging techniques, mining technology integrator Dwyka Mining Services, in partnership with Canadian technology company Hyperspectral Intelligence Inc. (HII), is positioning the... 

A five-year mining contract was awarded by multinational base metals miner MMG to underground mine construction, contract mining and related technical services company JCHX Mining Management (JCHX)... 

Battery metals development and mining company Giyani Metals is making headway in progressing the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its K.Hill manganese mining project in Botswana, with project... 

Industries benefit significantly from partnering with a single, integrated equipment and services provider, says energy, transport and industrial services specialist Babcock. By offering a... 

The sale of diamonds through tenders and auctions is opaque and inefficient and should be revamped for producers to earn more and to survive the current price slump, a leading gem trader said on... 

Car manufacturer Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has recalled certain 2025 and 2026 Ranger vehicles, citing safety concerns. FMCSA said it has identified that, in the affected... 

As Africa’s mining sector continues on a strong and consistent growth trajectory, the use of high performance, efficient and reliable dewatering solutions have become non-negotiable to ensure safe... 

Fibertime aims to transform Internet access in township communities by rolling out fibre-to-the-home at just R5 a day, making reliable, high-speed connectivity affordable for the first time.... 

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals Corp has appointed Nigel Robinson as interim executive chairperson, succeeding Charles FitzRoy who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Robinson was... 

JSE-listed Barloworld and investor consortium vehicle Newco have confirmed that the Namibian Competition Commission has granted unconditional approval for the implementation of Newco’s takeover... 

NYSE-listed Walmart plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa later this year, in a strategic move that underscores its commitment to making high-quality, affordable merchandise... 

Indian rough diamond cutting and polishing company Finestar has expanded its operational footprint in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), unveiling its latest facility in the Gauteng... 

Ministers from five continents - including senior representatives from the governments of Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Botswana, Sweden, Uganda and Timor-Leste - will join their Australian... 

Although the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) faces a series of significant obstacles – such as insufficient transmission infrastructure; drought conditions affecting hydropower plants; theft and... 

Toronto-listed Lucara Diamond, along with its shaft sinking contractor in the project, United Mining Services (UMS), on September 4 hosted a final production shaft blast ceremony and safety... 

As the bulk of South Africa’s mines reach maturity, they face evolving grades of ore, oftentimes resulting in declining ore grades and thereby necessitating newer and different methods for minerals... 

Lucara Diamond Corporation has drawn $10-million from a $63-million limited shareholder standby undertaking to address funding needs. 

ASX- and OTCQX-listed Lotus Resources has raised about A$65-million through a strongly supported placement, extending its liquidity runway as it ramps up operations at the Kayelekera uranium... 

Aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing food production sectors worldwide, and Africa is no exception. From tilapia to trout and salmon, fish farming has become a critical contributor to food...