When a project like Africa’s biggest and greenest smelters like Kamoa-Kakula, in the DRC, comes online, it is hard to ignore the fact that it does not incorporate Peirce-Smith (PSC)…
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Glencore Mining and Rio Tinto confirmed on January 9, 2026, that they are holding early-stage discussions on a potential merger. The companies are seeking scale in copper and other critical…
Zijin Mining has outlined plans for aggressive global acquisitions as it sharpens its focus on gold and copper assets across multiple jurisdictions. the strategy is a deliberate push to secure…
Mines today sound nothing like the mines of 20 years ago machine learning is now part of the conversation. There’s less guesswork, more data, and a growing expectation that decisions…
African mine managers are confronted with a long list of emerging technologies automation tools, AI dashboards, drones, digital platforms, safety wearables, real-time sensors, and more. But in practice, only a…
African Exploration is entering a more sophisticated era one guided as much by algorithmic insight as by geological intuition. The familiar image of teams trudging across vast terrains with broad…
African mining is navigating a wave of technological disruptions that have transformed how minerals are extracted, managed, and processed. In South Africa, advanced automation streamlines platinum and gold operations, while…
South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Gwede Mantashe, will launch the Mineworkers Development Agency (MDA) Digital Hub. The initiative will equip 100 young people and community members with digital and…
BME and Strayos form an alliance to optimize blasting operations in Mining using artificial intelligence (AI). The collaboration integrates AI-powered analytics and 3D modeling to enhance fragmentation control, allowing operators…
Calibration the process of verifying and adjusting measurement instruments to ensure accuracy plays a crucial role in African mining. From load cells and pressure gauges to environmental monitors and weighing…
