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Flame hardening is a heat treatment process widely used on parts made from mild steels, alloy steels, medium carbon steels, and cast iron. This process involves heating the metal’s surface directly with oxy-gas flames until it reaches its austenitization temperature. At this critical temperature, the surface structure transforms while the …

As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, countries across Africa are fast-tracking investments in beneficiation infrastructure to bolster local economies, create jobs and secure more equitable participation in global mineral value chains. The continent’s mineral-rich economies are increasingly focusing on developing domestic refining and processing capacity to shift from …

Gold miner Blue Gold is actively pursuing acquisition opportunities in West Africa and Latin America following its recent Nasdaq debut through a merger with blank check firm Perception Capital. The company recently said it is in discussions to acquire producing or near-production gold assets via share-for-share transactions, offering asset owners …

Water-related risks can easily be underestimated in a due diligence study of a mining operation, with pollution and flooding being among the many aspects that prospective investors or lenders need to consider. “In most mining transactions, the issue of water generally presents a significant risk to investors,” said Peter Shepherd, …

Offering opportunities for knowledge exchange over the past 30 years, the MiningForum remains an important European networking platform for the continent’s mining industry. Slated for the 18th to the 19th of June, the MiningForum 2026, under the theme of ‘Raw Materials Momentum’ will discuss current developments along the entire raw …

As South Africa celebrates Youth Month in June 2025, a powerful initiative is underway to empower young minds across the continent. The third annual ESG Africa Student Innovation Competition has officially launched, calling on students to submit bold ideas that tackle Africa’s most urgent sustainability challenges. This pan-African competition is …

Effective 1 July 2025, key leadership changes will take place at the Edikan operations, reflecting the Perseus Mining Group’s continued commitment to nurturing internal talent and reinforcing operational excellence across its mining assets. Daniel Egya-Mensah, currently General Manager of the Edikan Gold Mine, will transition into the newly created role …

The time is ripe for Africa’s mining sector to realise its full potential. With vast mineral reserves, the continent holds the resources needed to drive the next phase of development, both for Africa and the world. As global debates continue over which minerals will fuel this growth, renewed international interest …