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Mining Focus Africa Mining Focus Africa provides valuable information on minerals’, events, exploration, energy and mining developments throughout Africa.

It reports on the continent’s renaissance in mining and market opportunities associated with it.

By Samir Bhattacharya Over the past two decades, China has entrenched itself as a dominant actor in Africa’s mining sect...
18/08/2025

By Samir Bhattacharya Over the past two decades, China has entrenched itself as a dominant actor in Africa’s mining sector. But signs are mounting that the tide is beginning to turn. A new wave of resistance, driven by increased scrutiny from African governments as well as civil society activism, is starting to challenge China’s long-standing dominance in Africa’s mining industry. Chinese firms have often failed to deliver promised skills transfer or infrastructure....

By Samir Bhattacharya Over the past two decades, China has entrenched itself as a dominant actor in Africa’s mining sector. But signs are mounting that the tide is beginning to […]

The Berg deposit is situated in the northwestern portion of Surge’s contiguous mineral claim package in BC. (Image court...
18/08/2025

The Berg deposit is situated in the northwestern portion of Surge’s contiguous mineral claim package in BC. (Image courtesy of Surge Copper.) African Rainbow Minerals (JSE: ARI) has increased its stake in Canadian junior Surge Copper (TSXV: SURG) by another 6.46% with the purchase of approximately 25.78 million shares. The share purchases were made at C$0.175 each, above Surge Copper’s current market price of C$0.14 per share, for total proceeds of approximately C$4.51 million....

The Berg deposit is situated in the northwestern portion of Surge’s contiguous mineral claim package in BC. (Image courtesy of Surge Copper.) African Rainbow Minerals (JSE: ARI) has increased its stake in Canadian junior Surge […]

By Jayden Bagshaw Uganda has inaugurated its first large-scale gold mine and refinery in the eastern region, a $250 mill...
18/08/2025

By Jayden Bagshaw Uganda has inaugurated its first large-scale gold mine and refinery in the eastern region, a $250 million investment led by a Chinese consortium. The facility is capable of refining gold to 99.9% purity, positioning Uganda as a key player in the global bullion market. President Yoweri Museveni hailed the project as a milestone in Uganda’s economic transformation, noting that it will significantly increase export revenues and reduce the need to ship raw minerals abroad....

By Jayden Bagshaw Uganda has inaugurated its first large-scale gold mine and refinery in the eastern region, a $250 million investment led by a Chinese consortium. The facility is capable […]

The close correlation between fragmentation size and mining costs has often been overlooked by mines, said Derick Meneze...
14/08/2025

The close correlation between fragmentation size and mining costs has often been overlooked by mines, said Derick Menezes, Regional Manager: Underground Operations at BME, in a recent webinar. “Both extra fine and excessive forced rock fragmentation increase total mining costs,” said Menezes. “However, by aligning fragmentation size and distribution with the capabilities of existing loading, hauling and processing equipment, skilled drilling and blasting engineers and teams at the face can optimise blasting results.”...

The close correlation between fragmentation size and mining costs has often been overlooked by mines, said Derick Menezes, Regional Manager: Underground Operations at BME, in a recent webinar. “Both extra […]

BMG has been appointed by SKF Automotive as a distribution partner of the complete SKF Vehicle Aftermarket range. SKF Ve...
14/08/2025

BMG has been appointed by SKF Automotive as a distribution partner of the complete SKF Vehicle Aftermarket range. SKF Vehicle Aftermarket automotive bearing and components - known for precision engineering, innovation and reliability – are now available through BMG’s extensive branch network in southern Africa. “The exciting launch of SKF Vehicle Aftermarket components into the BMG portfolio of automotive products was announced at the prestigious Nampo 2025 show, held in Bothaville,” says Carlo Beukes, Business Development Manager, for BMG’s Agricultural, Automotive and Lubrication division....

BMG has been appointed by SKF Automotive as a distribution partner of the complete SKF Vehicle Aftermarket range. SKF Vehicle Aftermarket automotive bearing and components – known for precision engineering, […]

By 2040, up to 40% of mining equipment in Africa will be autonomous, ushering in a new era of safety, efficiency, and pr...
13/08/2025

By 2040, up to 40% of mining equipment in Africa will be autonomous, ushering in a new era of safety, efficiency, and productivity. From self-driving haul trucks to robotic sensors and drones, technology is revolutionizing every facet of mining operations. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data are already optimizing mineral discovery, equipment maintenance, and environmental monitoring. Digital twins—virtual replicas of mining sites—allow engineers to simulate scenarios and make proactive decisions in real time....

By 2040, up to 40% of mining equipment in Africa will be autonomous, ushering in a new era of safety, efficiency, and productivity. From self-driving haul trucks to robotic sensors […]

As Africa enters a new era of mineral opportunity, infrastructure remains the critical bottleneck. Roads, railways, port...
13/08/2025

As Africa enters a new era of mineral opportunity, infrastructure remains the critical bottleneck. Roads, railways, ports, and energy corridors are essential to unlocking the continent’s vast mineral wealth—but many regions still lack the connectivity needed to support large-scale mining operations. The 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba will place infrastructure at the heart of its agenda, under the theme “Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships.” The event aims to forge strategic links between governments, investors, and industry leaders to build the physical and institutional networks that mining requires....

As Africa enters a new era of mineral opportunity, infrastructure remains the critical bottleneck. Roads, railways, ports, and energy corridors are essential to unlocking the continent’s vast mineral wealth—but many […]

Here are five richly detailed articles for MiningFocus Africa, each rewritten from recent reports and news sources to re...
13/08/2025

Here are five richly detailed articles for MiningFocus Africa, each rewritten from recent reports and news sources to reflect the continent’s evolving mining landscape. These pieces are tailored for a professional audience seeking insight into policy, investment, innovation, and sustainability across Africa’s extractive industries. Facing escalating electricity costs and persistent supply instability, South Africa’s mining industry is undergoing a quiet revolution—one powered by renewable energy....

Here are five richly detailed articles for MiningFocus Africa, each rewritten from recent reports and news sources to reflect the continent’s evolving mining landscape. These pieces are tailored for a […]

Industries have committed to counterbalancing the impact of their industrial emissions by reducing air pollution in poor...
12/08/2025

Industries have committed to counterbalancing the impact of their industrial emissions by reducing air pollution in poorer areas via air quality offset programmes, according to SRK Consulting (South Africa). “Low-income communities located around large industries in the Highveld and the Vaal Triangle are currently the main focus of these programmes, as they have been severely affected by air pollution,” said Vis Reddy, chairman and principal environmental geochemist at SRK Consulting (South Africa)....

Industries have committed to counterbalancing the impact of their industrial emissions by reducing air pollution in poorer areas via air quality offset programmes, according to SRK Consulting (South Africa). “Low-income […]

Hexagon Electrical’s range of oil-cooled and dry-type transformers, as well as mini-substations, are engineered to exact...
12/08/2025

Hexagon Electrical’s range of oil-cooled and dry-type transformers, as well as mini-substations, are engineered to exact customer specifications, using high-quality copper windings for enhanced efficiency and durability. Hexagon Electrical - specialists in high-performance electrical equipment, continues to meet the demanding needs of the mining and industrial sectors in Africa, through the design, manufacture and repair of custom transformers that comply with rigorous technical standards....

Hexagon Electrical’s range of oil-cooled and dry-type transformers, as well as mini-substations, are engineered to exact customer specifications, using high-quality copper windings for enhanced efficiency and durability. Hexagon Electrical – […]

Sovereign Metals (ASX:SVM) has confirmed that its flagship Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi can be mined using c...
11/08/2025

Sovereign Metals (ASX:SVM) has confirmed that its flagship Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi can be mined using conventional dry mining techniques, marking a major milestone in its Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS). This confirmation follows successful pilot trials in 2024 and the completion of a comprehensive mining fleet design tailored for large-scale dry operations. The dry mining approach, detailed in Sovereign’s optimised Prefeasibility Study, is expected to deliver significant operational flexibility, lower capital outlays, and improved environmental outcomes....

Sovereign Metals (ASX:SVM) has confirmed that its flagship Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi can be mined using conventional dry mining techniques, marking a major milestone in its Definitive Feasibility Study […]

As Africa enters a new era of mineral opportunity, infrastructure remains the continent’s most persistent bottleneck. De...
11/08/2025

As Africa enters a new era of mineral opportunity, infrastructure remains the continent’s most persistent bottleneck. Despite abundant resources and rising global demand for critical minerals, the continent’s ability to connect its countries, markets, and people is constrained by underdeveloped transport, energy, and digital networks. Without these connections, Africa’s mining sector cannot fully thrive. A new report by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), State of Africa’s Infrastructure 2025: Mobilising Domestic Capital, offers a compelling roadmap for how the continent can finance its infrastructure needs from within....

As Africa enters a new era of mineral opportunity, infrastructure remains the continent’s most persistent bottleneck. Despite abundant resources and rising global demand for critical minerals, the continent’s ability to […]

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