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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.
Zimplats signs major equipment deal with Sandvik
Zimplats, the largest platinum group metals (PGM) producer in Zimbabwe, has selected Sandvik to supply 28 pieces of underground equipment for its Ngezi mines.
Bearings International enters South Africa’s pump market with global leader SAER
Robert Sillis, Ilaria Favella, Fabio Marcaccioli, Davide Verona, James Calmeyer, Glen Espag
Noronex Taps Tony Chisnall as Chief Geologist to Lead Kalahari Copper Belt Exploration
Noronex Managing Director and CEO, Victor Rajasooriar, said Chisnall’s discovery record and leadership experience would be instrumental in the company’s next growth phase.
Toxic Fallout: Zambian Communities Seek $420m from Chinese Miner After Deadly Spill
Tests revealed a cocktail of dangerous substances: cyanide, arsenic, copper, lead, chromium, cadmium, and zinc, pollutants that can cause cancer, organ damage, birth defects, and long-term ecological collapse.
AfriSam prepared to drive key projects across the region
Construction materials are gaining increasing importance in the South African market, and AfriSam is set to play an important role within it. (Images/AfriSam)
Team SKF crowned champions, clinching both categories in Sishen Service Provider Competition
SKF Sishen Service Provider Champion team: FR Tshepang Pampoen, Junaid Plaatjies, Laaiq Moolgie, Vikus Jordaan, Burger Maritz, Charron Opperman
Ivanhoe advances Kamoa dewatering project, issues new projections
Leonard Tshikuta, Supervisor, and Manix Diur, Miner, are surveying the recently installed Osro straps, which are being used to support areas of the Kakula Mine that have had fractured sidewalls from the seismic activity reported in May. Credit: Ivanhoe Mines
Sandvik deepens Southern African footprint with landmark Khoemacau Copper Mine deal
JCHX Mining Management Co Ltd, the global mining contractor headquartered in China, has selected Sandvik Mining to supply a 32-unit underground equipment fleet to support mining operations at MMG’s Khoemacau Copper Mine (KCM) in Botswana.
Stronger Together: Mining Community Voices to Power Progress at Mining Indaba
The Mining Community Voices initiative has already proven its power to inspire, influence, and drive tangible change. At MI25, five community representatives shared personal accounts of the challenges and opportunities in their regions.