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GoviEx Targets Resource Expansion I Recognising water risk in mining due diligence

BME reaffirms commitment to delivering sustainable mining solutions

By reliably employing used oil, a hazardous waste, as a key raw material in the manufacture of its standard bulk emulsions, Omnia Holdings company BME is striving to deliver sustainable, future-fit solutions through innovation and precision.

GoviEx Targets Resource Expansion with New Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia

GoviEx Uranium Inc., a company focused on exploring and developing uranium assets in Africa, has announced the start of its 2025 field season at the Muntanga uranium project in Zambia. The campaign follows four years of intensive work, including a positive feasibility study that returned a post-tax NPV8% of USD243 million.

Tracked vs wheeled excavators: matching earthmoving equipment to tough conditions in Africa

"Selecting the appropriate excavator for a construction or mining project is a critical decision for equipment owners in Africa. With diverse working environments that extend from congested urban grids to arduous conditions in mining, choosing between tracked (or crawler) and wheeled excavators, has a direct impact on operational efficiency, cost management, safety and project timelines," says Johann Viljoen – National Sales Manager, Develon SA – a global leader in earthmoving equipment. "

DRC Mining Week 2025 Final Day Gives Focuses on Policy, Youth, and Inclusion
The final day of the DRC Mining Week 2025, held on Friday, 13 June, brought together government leaders, industry players, young entrepreneurs, and global diplomats for a powerful close to the annual event in Lubumbashi.

Championing financial wellness in the mining sector for National Savings Month
July marks National Savings Month, an ideal opportunity for organisations to assess how they are supporting the financial wellness of their employees. "At adumo Payouts, we believe that saving should not be limited to a once-off event. It should ideally be embedded in the daily lives of working South Africans, especially in high-pressure environments like mining, where financial stability can make a meaningful difference," comments CEO Steve Mallaby.

Recognising water risk in mining due diligence
Water-related risks can easily be underestimated in a due diligence study of a mining operation, with pollution and flooding being among the many aspects that prospective investors or lenders need to consider. "In most mining transactions, the issue of water generally presents a significant risk to investors," said Peter Shepherd, partner and principal hydrologist at SRK Consulting South Africa (SA).

DRC Extends Cobalt Exports Suspension for Additional Three Months over Market Oversupply
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has extended a suspension on the export of cobalt for a further three months, citing global oversupply and plunging prices for the critical battery metal.

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