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The Mining Wrap
This week’s Mining Wrap tracks key developments across Africa’s mining sector, from new gold and copper projects to advances in automation, equipment and clean energy. Mining companies in Ethiopia, Namibia, Zambia and South Africa are moving projects forward, while OEMs and technology providers deploy new systems to improve safety, productivity and fleet performance.
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