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The government is set to limit mining lease renewal to a maximum of ten years, according to the new cabinet approved law expected to be gazetted soon. The development revokes the old mining legislation which allowed for a 30-year extension, slashing the length of time companies can operate mines in …

The conversation at the Next Generation Technology for Mining User Conference, running from 5 to 6 August 2026, opened with a clear signal that the industry is no longer cautiously exploring digital tools but actively reshaping operations around them. From geology to production, speakers on the first day set out …

Momentum at the Kobada Gold Project is shifting from groundwork to execution, with Toubani Resources preparing to access its first tranche of stream financing as construction activity intensifies across the site in southern Mali. The company is entering a more capital intensive phase, where timelines, contractor mobilisation and equipment logistics …

Electra Mining Africa 2026 delegates can explore how modern condition monitoring technologies are helping mining and industrial operations reduce downtime, extend equipment life and improve maintenance planning, at the exhibit by leading condition monitoring specialist WearCheck (Stand E30, Hall 5). With five decades of experience in predictive maintenance, WearCheck has …

RCT – Powered by Epiroc has been supplying machine control and automation systems to a prominent silver and lead mine in Queensland for nearly 30 years, supporting its fleet of underground LHD loaders through a long-standing partnership. The site currently operates RCT’s multi-machine solution, AutoNav, across its production loader fleet …

Ghana Manganese Company is doubling down on high-capacity equipment as it positions itself to unlock greater value from the largely underdeveloped Nsuta concession, a shift towards scale-driven efficiency. The recent commissioning of an XCMG XE4000 ultra-class excavator marks a further step in that direction. The company described the investment as …

Japaul Gold and Ventures Plc used a relatively brief set of interim results to tell a much larger story about where the company is headed. Although management commentary accompanying the half year figures was sparse, the financial data itself points clearly to a strategic pivot already underway. The successful execution …

ACCRA — Ghana has signed a strategic agreement with the World Gold Council to formalize its artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector, aiming to curb illicit financial flows, improve supply chain transparency, and bring informal miners into the official financial system. Under a memorandum of understanding signed through the Ministry …