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Coca-Cola, bottling partners to invest $25m in water initiatives in Africa
4th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Coca-Cola Company in Africa and its bottling partners – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC) and Coca-Cola HBC – plan to invest nearly $25-million to... 


Manganese Metal Company Marketing Executive Madelein Todd.
Battery manganese project begins in Mpumalanga, orders placed for long-lead items
1st October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Manganese Metal Company (MMC) of Mbombela is on its way to becoming a Western world beater in the supply of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). MMC’s... 


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Cape Town airport records 20 months of growth at international terminal
1st October 2024 By: Irma Venter

The international terminal at Cape Town International Airport has recorded its twentieth month of continuous growth. August saw a 7% year-on-year increase in traffic, with more than 213 000 two-way... 


One of PPC's South African manufacturing plants
PPC reports continued decline in revenue from March to July
30th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed cement company PPC has reported a 2.1% decline in revenue for the four months ended July 31, compared with the same period last year. The decline follows PPC’s recent efforts to... 


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K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Botswana Ministry of Minerals and Energy has granted a mining licence for the project 


Giyani nears commissioning of demo manganese processing plant
25th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Giyani Metals Corporation says its demonstration plant for the processing of material from the K.Hill manganese project is moving into the detailed fit-out phase with all modular process... 


Arc completes first phase of drilling on Virgo prospect
25th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Arc Minerals has completed the first phase of an exploration drilling campaign on its Virgo project, which is located within the Kalahari Copperbelt, in Botswana. The company... 


Masama coal mine, in Botswana
Minergy sees green shoots from turnaround at Masama mine
25th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Coal mining and trading company Minergy says its new strategic and operational drive towards business improvement has paid off in the financial year ended June 30, with the company experiencing... 


Cobre and BHP to search for copper in Botswana
23rd September 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Australia-listed junior Cobre announced a letter of intent to negotiate exclusively an earn-in joint venture agreement with commodities major BHP over the Kitlanya West and East copper projects,... 


Hermosa operation in Arizona.
Manganese battery opportunity highlighted by US grant to South32’s Hermosa project
23rd September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The use of manganese in batteries for battery electric vehicles is being increasingly explored, with density, charge, costs and durability being among the factors that are putting the hard grey... 


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Steenhuisen outlines vision for growing and modernising SA’s agriculture ecosystem
20th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Newly appointed Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is pushing a renewed focus on structural reforms, biosecurity and improved trade relations with other countries as the Democratic Alliance... 


Corruption’s exodus effect
20th September 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

It’s often said corruption is a cancer that ravages society, an insidious affliction that’s nearly impossible to eradicate once it takes hold. What’s less frequently discussed, however, is how this... 


Integrated Pump Technology showcased expanded pump range at Electra Mining Africa
Integrated Pump Technology showcased expanded pump range at Electra Mining Africa
20th September 2024 By: Yolande Botes

Leading provider of pump solutions to the mining industry Integrated Pump Technology highlighted its recent appointment as an official Godwin distributor at Electra Mining Africa, solidifying its... 


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Steenhuisen outlines vision for growing and modernising SA’s agriculture ecosystem
20th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Newly appointed Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is pushing a renewed focus on structural reforms, biosecurity and improved trade relations with other countries as the Democratic Alliance... 


SAPICS announces Botswana Supply Chain Summit to strengthen Africa’s Supply Chains
SAPICS announces Botswana Supply Chain Summit to strengthen Africa’s Supply Chains
19th September 2024

Leading supply chain industry body SAPICS has announced its participation in the upcoming inaugural Botswana Supply Chain Summit, reflecting its commitment to elevating, educating and empowering... 


RMB infrastructure sector solutions head Judy Kobus
RMB funded renewables projects worth R50bn last year and is gearing up for private grid prospects
19th September 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Corporate and investment bank RMB reports that it financed renewable-energy investments worth R50-billion over the past year and is expecting ongoing high levels of renewables funding this year,... 


Star to earn into Madison project in Namibia
19th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed Star Minerals has teamed up with Canada-listed Madison Metals on a uranium project in the Erongo region of Namibia, close to the Rossing uranium mine. Under the agreement, Star... 


Lotus eyes 3.3Mlb/y from Botswana uranium mine
Lotus eyes 3.3Mlb/y from Botswana uranium mine
19th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Lotus Resources' newly completed scoping study for the Letlhakane uranium project, in Botswana, has confirmed the project's potential as a commercially viable operation, with the... 


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Giyani granted mining licence for its K.Hill project
18th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Botswana Ministry of Minerals and Energy has granted TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals Corp a mining licence for its K.Hill battery-grade manganese project. The mining licence is valid for 15 years... 


The Karowe undergorund expansion project
Lucara recovers sixth diamond larger than 1 000 ct at Karowe
16th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-headquartered Lucara Diamond Corp has recovered a 1 094 ct rough diamond from its Karowe mine, in Botswana. This is the sixth diamond weighing more than 1 000 ct to be recovered at the mine... 


Keating replaced as CEO of manganese project developer Giyani
12th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals on Thursday announced the appointment of Charles FitzRoy as CEO and president, replacing Danny Keating who is leaving the company. In a statement, the developer of the... 


Belararox expands with Kalahari copper buy
12th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed Belararox has announced a binding agreement to acquire a large, 4 286 km² exploration package in the Kalahari Copper Belt of Botswana. The Kalahari Copper Belt hosts several... 


Lotus intersects some of the thickest continuous zones of mineralisation to date
10th September 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has reported that its latest drilling has intersected some of the thickest continuous zones of mineralisation to date, with this thicker mineralisation starting as... 


Aterian completes initial target generation at Botswana project
10th September 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following the conclusion of a share purchase agreement to acquire a 90% interest in Atlantis Metals, in Botswana, in April, Aim-listed Aterian has completed initial target generation using... 


Orion, South32, Perenti and DRA Global receive awards for Africa community development projects
6th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mining companies South32, Orion Minerals, Perenti and DRA Global have received awards for transforming communities in Africa during the 2024 Australia-Africa Minerals and Energy Group (AAMEG)... 


SUPPORTING DIVERSIFICATION
A drive towards supporting in-country beneficiation has spurred the growth of a supporting engineering and project construction industry in Zimbabwe
Company navigates growing mining sector amid increased demand
6th September 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Amid growing global demand for critical minerals, such as lithium, graphite, manganese and iron, Zimbabwe is increasingly becoming a focal point for mining activities, says mining consultancy... 


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What is the new Defence Minister to do about the SANDF?
6th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

That the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is badly underfunded, and is in a state that could reasonably be described as verging on crisis, is almost universally accepted among all those... 


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What is the new Defence Minister to do about the SANDF?
6th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

That the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is badly underfunded, and is in a state that could reasonably be described as verging on crisis, is almost universally accepted among all those... 


Barloworld Equipment's new dealership in Botswana
Barloworld opens new dealership in Botswana
5th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer Barloworld Equipment Southern Africa has inaugurated a new dealership facility in Phakalane, Botswana. Barloworld Equipment has had a presence in Botswana since... 


South Africa is losing its trade competitiveness edge
2nd September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Enormous investments are being made in ports, rail and transport logistics in Southern Africa, as well as more broadly in Africa, including by international companies and consortia. "Global... 


Rough diamonds
Botswana's ODC seeks $300m in loans for diamond purchases
30th August 2024 By: Reuters

Botswana's State-owned Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) seeks a $300-million credit facility from local banks to support larger volumes of diamond purchases, Finance Minister Peggy Serame said on... 


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Integrated Pump Technology showcases expanded pump range at Electra Mining Africa
30th August 2024

Leading provider of pump solutions to the mining industry Integrated Pump Technology will highlight its recent appointment as an official Godwin distributor at Electra Mining Africa, solidifying... 


Wins and trials at Olympics
30th August 2024 By: Tara O’Connor

There’s nothing like being at an Olympic event to really savour it – to measure it, to cherish it and to ‘feel it’.  I was lucky enough to have tickets for the Stade de France track and field.... 


Weir’s fully mobile plant can be move to any site and set up withing a few hours.
From smart mining to mobile crushing from Weir
28th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

At this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, visitors will be attracted to the Weir stand by innovations such as the Weir modular wheeled plant (WMWP), a fully mobile crushing and screening... 


VIPER RANGE A large portion of the stand will be dedicated to wire rope lubrication, where visitors can find out more about the Viper range, as well as LE’s Wirelife product
Bluetooth single-point lubricator draws focus at Electra
27th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa will bring the latest in lubrication innovation and technology to Electra Mining Africa. Highlights include Bluetooth-enabled single-point lubricator systems... 


VERSATILE DEPLOYMENTGodwin diesel driven pumps are easily deployed in situations where electrical power is unavailable or unreliable
Broadened range enables pump supplier to serve wider spectrum
23rd August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Integrated Pump Technology, a leading provider of pump solutions to the mining industry, will use Electra Mining Africa to highlight its recent appointment as an official Godwin distributor and... 


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Eskom committed to sustainable future
23rd August 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

State-owned electricity utility Eskom is focusing on reducing coal intensity and expanding renewable energy as part of its commitment to a sustainable future. This shift in strategy prioritises... 


Africa’s path to sustainability: A trusted partner, collaboration and learning from global solutions
Africa’s path to sustainability: A trusted partner, collaboration and learning from global solutions
23rd August 2024

In today’s interconnected world, pursuing sustainable development has become increasingly important for societies everywhere. With its diverse ecosystems, rapid urbanisation and growing population,... 


The 2 492 ct diamond from the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana
Karowe delivers its biggest find yet – an ‘exceptional’ 2 492 ct diamond
22nd August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Canadian diamond miner Lucara Diamond Corp has recovered an “exceptional” 2 492 ct diamond from its Karowe mine, in Botswana. Detected and recovered by the company’s Mega Diamond Recovery X-Ray... 


Risk from Mpox to travellers in SADC remains low – tourism organisation
20th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The risk of Mpox transmission in Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries remains lower than in many traveller source markets, and typical tourist activities do not put travellers at... 


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From smart mining to mobile crushing from Weir at Electra Mining Africa
20th August 2024

At this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, visitors will be attracted to the Weir stand by innovations such as the Weir Modular Wheeled Plant (WMWP), a fully mobile crushing and screening... 


Exploration drilling on a Botswana Diamonds prospect
Botswana Diamonds leverages AI to evaluate its existing mineral data in Botswana
16th August 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds (BOD), which holds exploration licences in Botswana and South Africa, has started with an AI programme on its Botswana database, which will assist in a comprehensive... 


Seacom celebrates 15th anniversary
16th August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications and managed services provider Seacom is celebrating 15 years since inception, reflecting back on the evolution of its, and Africa’s, information and communication technology and... 


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