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Friday, 25 July 2025

Botswana Moves to Acquire Majority Stake in De Beers I Paratus Zambia Marks 15 Years of Connecting the Nation

Botswana Moves to Acquire Majority Stake in De Beers Amid Slump in The Diamond Market

The Government of Botswana is poised to acquire a controlling stake in De Beers, the world-renowned diamond producer, in a bold move that signals a significant shift in the country's approach to its mineral wealth.

Seasoned explosives leader Van den Berg joins BME

Blasting and metallurgy solutions company BME has appointed Meagan van den Berg as its Managing Director for Africa, a role that will support blasting operations across Africa (excluding South Africa) as well as the global metallurgy operations.
BME, a member of the Omnia Group, has developed a strong footprint in Africa since its inception in South Africa in 1984 – while also expanding internationally by establishing operations in North America, Indonesia and Australia.

Low maintenance screen mounts for efficiency and safety in mining and industrial equipment

OST-Africa's advanced screen mount system offers a maintenance-free alternative to conventional coil spring mechanisms, ensuring improved performance and greater operational safety in mining and industrial equipment.

Komatsu commissions first diesel trolley power agnostic truck
Komatsu, in collaboration with Boliden, is proud to announce the commissioning and start of field trials for the first diesel trolley truck in its new Power Agnostic (PA) series. The Komatsu Power Agnostic 930E truck was deployed at Boliden's Aitik mine in Gallivare, Sweden, marking a major step forward in the journey toward decarbonizing surface mining operations.

adumo Payouts to join financial empowerment panel at WiMSA Symposium 2025

As the mining sector continues to evolve, conversations around empowerment are moving beyond the workplace to include financial wellbeing, inclusion, and long-term security. This year's WiMSA Symposium, hosted by Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) on 23 and 24 July 2025 at Randpark Golf Club in Johannesburg, will spotlight these important themes under the banner 'Step Up and Stand Out'.

Paratus Zambia Marks 15 Years of Connecting the Nation

Paratus Zambia is celebrating fifteen years of connecting people and powering progress, during which time the company has grown from a bold startup into one of the country's most established and trusted digital services providers.

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