Debmarine Namibia has launched its newest autonomous mining crawler, developed with robotics firm Upstream Technology. The unit operates at significant ocean depths using precision sonar, real-time seabed mapping, and adaptive motion control systems. Before deployment, the crawler underwent full-scale land simulations to ensure reliability in harsh marine conditions. The system is expected to improve recovery accuracy, reduce downtime, and support safer offshore mining by minimizing diver involvement.
Bell Enhances Smart Safety and Operator Support Systems
Bell Equipment continues rolling out smart collision avoidance, real-time hazard sensing, and machine-to-machine safety across its mining fleet. New Bell units include fatigue monitoring, blind-spot detection, and predictive warnings to aid operator decisions. This aligns with Africa’s push to reduce heavy-equipment accidents and improve semi-autonomous machinery skills.
Glencore Secures 20-Year Renewable Power Supply
Glencore signed a 20-year renewable energy deal with Discovery Green to power four South African coal operations. The hybrid contract combines wind, solar, and battery storage, lowering carbon intensity and reducing reliance on Eskom. The agreement also supports South Africa’s Just Energy Transition, strengthens grid resilience, and demonstrates clean-power adoption for legacy coal assets.
Allied Gold Scales Hybrid Systems
Allied Gold has deployed high-capacity solar arrays combined with battery storage at remote sites. These hybrid systems stabilize power, cut carbon emissions, and reduce diesel consumption by up to 35%. They also help maintain plant uptime during periods of grid instability or fuel supply disruptions.
Methane Capture Becomes a Mining Priority
South African mines are piloting methane-to-energy projects. These initiatives capture underground greenhouse gases, convert them to power, reduce climate risk, and create high-value technical jobs. The pilots are aimed at supporting South Africa’s climate commitments and offer a blueprint for coal-to-clean-tech transitions globally.
Angola Modernizes Mineral Licensing Systems
Angola has launched a digital mining cadastre to replace manual permitting. The platform improves transparency, reduces corruption, and speeds investor approvals. It allows real-time tracking of exploration rights, royalty compliance, and concession renewals, benefiting global investors in iron ore, copper, gold, and diamond projects..
DRC Strengthens Supply Chain Integrity With E-Trace
The DRC’s E-Trace platform formalizes digital mineral tracking across artisanal and industrial operations. By supporting responsible sourcing of cobalt, copper, and 3T minerals, it improves origin verification, increases accountability, and meets ethical trade requirements for battery and EV manufacturers worldwide.
South Africa Misses Wave of Global Exploration Growth
Global exploration investment is surging, but South Africa lags due to regulatory uncertainty and slow permitting. Without reform, the country risks losing ground. Botswana, Namibia, and Zambia are attracting capital through streamlined licensing and investor incentives.
Global Race for Strategic Minerals Accelerates
The US, EU, and Asian economies are fast-tracking partnerships to secure copper, cobalt, lithium, nickel, and rare-earth supply. Australia remains a preferred US partner, while several African nations are developing critical mineral hubs supported by fiscal incentives and industrial strategies. South Africa is building a framework for battery materials, PGMs, and hydrogen but needs clearer policies and faster permitting to attract investors..
Agnico Eagle and Pan African Resources Maintain Strength
High gold prices continue to support producers such as Agnico Eagle and Pan African Resources. These companies are reinvesting in mine extensions, technology upgrades, and regional exploration, while gold remains an attractive asset amid macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and central bank demand..
Copper Market Stabilizes After Volatility
Copper prices have cooled following earlier record highs driven by speculation and tight supply. Long-term demand remains strong from electrification, EVs, data infrastructure, and renewable energy. Supply growth may lag without new project approvals.
Anglo American, Teck, and Harmony Gold Moves
Anglo American and Teck are discussing a global copper combination to meet rising energy-transition metal demand. Meanwhile, Harmony Gold completed its acquisition of the CSA copper mine in Australia, diversifying beyond South African gold operations.
Flagship Projects Hit Milestones
MinRes reached nameplate capacity at the Onslow Iron project in Australia, creating a significant new iron ore hub. First Quantum’s Kansanshi S3 expansion is exceeding delivery targets, boosting Zambia’s copper production and attracting foreign investment.
Mantengu and China’s Sany Partner
Mantengu secured a partnership with Sany, a Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer. The collaboration gives Mantengu access to advanced machinery at reduced costs, along with on-site technical support to improve efficiency and reduce downtime..
Mining Regulations Across Africa
Mali revoked over 90 dormant exploration permits to encourage active development and deter speculative holdings. Liberia also restructured its mines ministry leadership to improve governance and attract responsible foreign investment.
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