The proposed US$260 billion merger between Glencore and Rio Tinto has collapsed after Glencore rejected the offer. The company said the proposal did not adequately value its business. The transaction…
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Rio Tinto and Chalco have agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Brazilian aluminium mining and processing company Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA), thereby expanding their exposure to downstream Aluminium…
African mining has never had a downtime problem in theory. On paper, the fleet is scheduled, maintenance is planned, parts are stocked, and production targets are “manageable.” On the ground,…
Automation in African mining is often discussed in broad, aspirational terms: autonomous fleets, AI-driven optimisation and fully digitised operations. On the ground, adoption has been far more measured. For most…
Barrick Mining has officially regained operational control of the Loulo Gounkoto gold complex in Mali following the resolution of a prolonged dispute with the government. The handover restores production oversight…
African mining industries are undergoing significant transformations with the adoption of automation, bringing advanced technologies like autonomous haul trucks, AI-driven monitoring systems, and predictive maintenance tools to the forefront. These…
