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WearCheck will be showcasing a broad mix of condition monitoring solutions at the 2026 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 9 to 12 February. From scientific used oil analysis and transformer oil testing to asset reliability care services and water testing …

Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) has launched 2026 with a strong new theme: ‘Break the Ground, Own the Shift’, positioning women as central drivers of innovation, safety and inclusivity in South Africa’s mining sector. The organisation also announced Mogaleadi Seabela as its new President, succeeding Raksha Naidoo, whose tenure …

The global mining sector is entering 2026 with significant M&A activity poised to reshape industry scale, portfolios, and regional influence. From gold and copper to critical minerals, strategic consolidation and portfolio realignment are accelerating, driven by rising commodity demand, electrification trends, and investor appetite for scale and efficiency. Anglo American …

By Thuso Tseetse, Head of Natural Resources, Botswana and Reindolf Ofosu-Hene, Head of Natural Resources, Ghana at Absa CIB It is often said that Africa holds close to a third of the world’s known reserves of the minerals essential to the energy transition and to emerging industrial technologies. The figure …

Ghana’s government has officially repealed a controversial law that allowed the presidency to authorize mining in the nation’s protected forest reserves. Environmental groups and labour unions have hailed the decision as a major victory, signalling a decisive shift in the country’s approach to resource management under the newly inaugurated President …

Ghana, Africa’s leading gold producer and the world’s second-largest cocoa exporter, has implemented a total prohibition on all mining operations within its forest reserves. The move, which marks a significant reversal of the nation’s environmental policy, took effect this week following a mandatory 21-day constitutional period, according to a statement …

Vale, Caterpillar and Sotreq have signed an agreement to expand the fleet of autonomous haul trucks in iron ore operations in the Northern System, in the Carajás region, in Pará. The technology will be gradually expanded over the next five years at the Serra Norte and Serra Sul units, further …

Sandvik Ghana’s debut at the 11th Ghana Mining Industry Awards has shifted competitive dynamics in the mining services sector, with the company securing 1st Runner-Up for ‘Best Performer in Mine Supplies and Support Services’ in its first year of participation. The performance signals growing pressure on longstanding industry leaders as …