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Southern Africa
In the Southern Africa category, we bring you the latest updates, breakthroughs, and developments from the mining and engineering sectors across Southern Africa. This section is dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of regional trends, project launches, policy changes, and technological advancements impacting the industry.
Our readers will find comprehensive reports on the exploration, extraction, and processing activities shaping the future of mining in countries such as South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. From critical minerals and rare earth elements to traditional commodities like gold, diamonds, and platinum, we cover it all.
Stay informed about infrastructure projects, engineering innovations, and sustainable practices driving progress in the region. We also feature interviews with key industry leaders, analysis of market dynamics, and insights into the regulatory landscape to help professionals navigate the complexities of the Southern Africa mining and engineering environment.
Makhaotse, Narasimulu & Associates Celebrates 25 Years
Martin Makhaotse, founder and director at Makhaotse, Narasimulu & Associates.
Ivanhoe Mines starts copper anodes output at Kamoa-Kakula smelter in Congo
The first batch of copper anodes was produced on Dec. 29, 2025, about five weeks after the smelter began heating up and just one week after the first concentrate was fed into the plant.
African Mining Week 2026: Driving Community, Skills & Local Content
Shaping Africa’s Mining Future: Community Engagement, Local Content, Skills Transfer and Shared Infrastructure at African Mining Week (AMW) 2026
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 Attracts Africa’s Energy Ministers to Shape Policy and Unlock Multi-Billion Dollar Investment Opportunities
The Africa Energy Indaba is Africa’s leading energy conference and exhibition.
Ivanhoe Mines: Africa’s Largest and Greenest Copper Smelter Has Commenced Heat-Up
Kamoa-Kakula’s 500,000-tonnes-per-annum direct-to-blister copper smelter commenced the heat-up on November 21, 2025. Once ramped up, the smelter will be the largest copper smelter in Africa.
Midas commences Otavi copper drilling in Namibia amid acquisition
The company has mobilised two diamond drill rigs at the T-13 deposit and one RC rig at the Spaatzu prospect.
Construction Update: Concor Drives Major Redevelopment at Fourways Mall’s The View
Significant progress is being made on Concor’s major refurbishment project at The View, an existing section of Fourways Mall that borders Witkoppen and Cedar Roads.
Wacker Neuson brings Weidemann to Africa with the debut of the T7042 Telehandler
Etienne Pignon Weidemann Market Development Manager & Stefan le Roux Wacker Neuson MD South and Sub Sahara Africa.