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Trafigura Signs $1bn Oil-Backed Financing Deal with Gabon to Boost Liquidity

Mining_EditorApril 20, 2026

by Mining_EditorApril 20, 20260787

Global commodities trader Trafigura has signed a $1 billion oil-backed financing agreement with the government of Gabon, providing upfront liquidity in exchange for future crude...

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Electra Mining Africa’s unmatched face-to-face engagement enables business growth

Mining_EditorApril 17, 2026

by Mining_EditorApril 17, 20260702

Industrial sectors form the backbone of the South African economy. Mining, power, electrical, automation, transport and local manufacturing each play a distinct yet interconnected role...

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DRC Mining Week welcomes IDC–FIP MoU boosting SA–DRC mining ties.

Mining_EditorApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026

by Mining_EditorApril 17, 2026April 17, 20260587

The organisers of the DRC Mining Week expo and conference have welcomed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Democratic...

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TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based sorting solutions help Soma Gold Corp. advance mineralized material upgrading strategy in Colombia

Mining_EditorApril 16, 2026April 16, 2026

by Mining_EditorApril 16, 2026April 16, 20260783

Soma Gold Corp. (TSXV: SOMA) (WKN: A2P4DU) (OTC: SMAGF) (“Soma”) is advancing its mineralized material upgrading strategy at its El Bagre operation in Colombia through...

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World Mining Congress offers visit to Machu Picchu and one of the world’s largest copper mines

Mining_EditorApril 16, 2026

by Mining_EditorApril 16, 20260754

The World Mining Congress 2026 will not only bring together the world’s leading mining executives in Lima from June 24 to 26, but will also...

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Play to protect: Why focused fast, fatal-risk training is critical for South African mining

Mining_EditorApril 16, 2026

by Mining_EditorApril 16, 20260619

No matter how much safety performance improves year on year, mining in South Africa remains a high-risk environment. Fatality numbers may be trending downward, but...

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LH Marthinusen nears completion of two 30 MVA transformers for a mining house in Botswana

Mining_EditorApril 13, 2026

by Mining_EditorApril 13, 20260721

LH Marthinusen (LHM), a division of ACTOM and one of the largest global operations offering a comprehensive suite of on- and off-site electro-mechanical repair and...

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CEMENTATION AFRICA PARTNERS WITH THARISA ON UNDERGROUND MINE DEVELOPMENT

Mining_EditorApril 13, 2026

by Mining_EditorApril 13, 20260464

Tharisa Minerals has officially commenced the next phase of its mining journey with the inaugural blast at its underground project on Tuesday, 31 March 2026,...

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Why modular building solutions are key to powering Africa’s new mining developments

Mining_EditorApril 13, 2026

by Mining_EditorApril 13, 20260643

Africa’s mining frontier is expanding rapidly, with new mining operations emerging across the continent to meet the surging global demand for critical minerals, such as...

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Iván Arriagada: Overlapping and duplicative permitting processes delay mining projects in the region

Mining_EditorApril 9, 2026

by Mining_EditorApril 9, 20260697

Latin America’s ability to meet the growing global demand for critical minerals is not in question. The challenge lies in timing. Today, project development timelines...

Mining

Trafigura Signs $1bn Oil-Backed Financing Deal with Gabon to Boost Liquidity

Electra Mining Africa’s unmatched face-to-face engagement enables business growth

DRC Mining Week welcomes IDC–FIP MoU boosting SA–DRC mining ties.

TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based sorting solutions help Soma Gold Corp. advance mineralized material upgrading strategy in Colombia

World Mining Congress offers visit to Machu Picchu and one of the world’s largest copper mines

Play to protect: Why focused fast, fatal-risk training is critical for South African mining

LH Marthinusen nears completion of two 30 MVA transformers for a mining house in Botswana

CEMENTATION AFRICA PARTNERS WITH THARISA ON UNDERGROUND MINE DEVELOPMENT

Why modular building solutions are key to powering Africa’s new mining developments

Iván Arriagada: Overlapping and duplicative permitting processes delay mining projects in the region

OMRON Introduces New Mast Configuration Options for OL-450S AMR

Three ways heavy diesel users can manage the fuel crisis

Transvaal Training Confirmed as Official Judges for the Forklift Driver Competition taking place at Electra Mining Africa

Appian acquires Omico Copper in strategic Namibia buyout

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OMRON Introduces New Mast Configuration Options for OL-450S AMR

Three ways heavy diesel users can manage the fuel crisis

Transvaal Training Confirmed as Official Judges for the Forklift Driver Competition taking place at Electra Mining Africa

Appian acquires Omico Copper in strategic Namibia buyout

RELIABLE FLOW MONITORING FOR WATER AND PROCESS SYSTEMS

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OMRON Introduces New Mast Configuration Options for OL-450S AMR

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