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Accelerating Africa’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) ambitions will depend on mobilizing risk-tolerant investment, building strong technical and commercial partnerships, and committing to local capacity-building, according to panellists at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris. Speaking during a discussion on monetizing African gas sponsored by Perenco, UTM Offshore …

In a bold move to unearth not just precious metals but also widespread prosperity, Ghana is orchestrating a groundbreaking partnership within its gold mining sector. The nation is actively fostering collaboration between the often-contrasting worlds of artisanal and small-scale miners (ASGM) and the behemoths of large-scale mining (LSM), aiming to …

Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), a global leader in industrial vehicle automation and developer of the Mobius autonomous fleet management system, has launched ASI Construction in partnership with SoftBank Group Corp. The new business unit will focus on automating construction equipment to meet rising demand and counter labour shortages, complementing ASI’s …

UAE-based precious metals refinery Al Etihad Gold has confirmed its participation as a Bronze Sponsor at the upcoming Mining in Motion 2025 Summit, scheduled to take place from 2 to 4 June in Accra, Ghana. The summit, held under the theme ‘Sustainable Mining and Local Growth – Leveraging Resources for …

South African gold giants AngloGold Ashanti and Gold Fields have agreed to pause discussions on the proposed joint venture (JV) between their neighbouring Iduapriem and Tarkwa mines in Ghana, shifting their immediate focus to optimising standalone operations. Initially announced in March 2023, the JV aimed to combine the two large …

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has reaffirmed its support for licensed and regulated small-scale mining, in line with national laws. Speaking during the ‘Unearth Potential: The Future of Mining in West Africa’ webinar hosted by Creamer Media, Acting Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Nantogmah noted the importance of distinguishing between legitimate …

Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, examines a very special class of additives that is gaining importance as the technical demands placed on lubricants continue to grow at an ever-increasing rate – Viscosity Index Improvers (VIIs). What are they? Polymers and copolymers of methacrylates, butadiene olefins and alkylated styrenes.   What …

Resolute Mining, the Perth-based gold producer with a significant African footprint, has dramatically expanded its portfolio with a daring $150 million swoop for two promising gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire. The acquisition of the Doropo and ABC projects from mining heavyweight AngloGold Ashanti marks a significant strategic shift for Resolute, …