Cummins has introduced a new 29-litre mining engine designed for haul trucks and excavators, targeting lower fuel consumption, greater power density and compatibility with alternative fuels. The S29 is expected to become available globally in late 2027.
Namib Minerals is bringing Redwing Mine back into production ahead of schedule, with the company targeting its first gold pour in November 2026. The accelerated restart follows Zimbabwe’s new rules for foreign-owned operators in the small- and medium-scale gold mining sector.
South African mining technology integrator Dwyka Mining Services has entered a reseller partnership with US-based aerospace and robotics company Starling Systems to introduce autonomous drone technology and aerial intelligence systems to African mining operations.
Caledonia Mining Corporation has signed financing agreements worth up to US$150 million with a consortium of Zimbabwean financial institutions to support construction of its Bilboes gold project.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Mining Cadastre (CAMI) has identified 296 mining and quarry titles whose holders failed to provide evidence that they had started operations within the deadlines set by mining regulations.
Lotus Resources has dispatched its first uranium ore concentrate shipment from the Kayelekera mine in northern Malawi, marking a major milestone in the operation’s restart after more than a decade out of production.
Kavango Resources has received regulatory approval to operate a 50-tonne-per-day gold processing plant at its Hillside Gold Project in Zimbabwe, completing a key step in its plans to increase production from its local mining operations.
Harmony Gold has generated 70 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity by converting pressure from chilled water travelling through its deep-level gold mines into power, recovering energy that would otherwise go unused.
Liebherr has made its new R 9300 G8-E electric mining excavator commercially available, giving open-pit mines a 250-tonne-class alternative to diesel-powered loading equipment.
Glencore is proposing changes to Chief Executive Officer Gary Nagle's remuneration package that would allow him to access long-term share awards sooner if the mining group is acquired by another company.
Kenya is preparing to select a developer for the Mrima Hill rare earths and niobium deposit after five bidding groups submitted proposals, with the competition attracting strong interest from US-linked companies following the withdrawal of two Chinese bidders.
Epiroc has introduced a drill bit recycling programme that allows mining customers to return worn-out drilling tools for compensation, helping recover valuable materials for reuse in manufacturing.
South African equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment has signed an agreement to supply articulated dump trucks to Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas for distribution in the United States and Canada, with deliveries scheduled to begin in April 2027.
Guinea has inaugurated its first gold refinery in Conakry as the government moves to require domestic processing of gold produced by artisanal miners and large-scale mining companies.
Uganda has extended its suspension on new mineral licences for another three months as the government prepares a new framework that would tie mining rights more closely to local processing, industrial development and investor commitments.
Belarusian heavy-equipment manufacturer BELAZ showcased liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered mining equipment and robotic dump trucks at the 10th MINEXPO Africa 2026 exhibition in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, held from 28 to 30 October.
Mali has signed two agreements with Russian company Zarubezhgeologiya to map mineral resources across more than half its territory and develop a digital platform for managing geological data and mining activities.
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed Brenda Tambatamba as Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, placing a former mining industry executive in charge of the country's efforts to expand copper production.
Angola’s Longonjo rare earth project is now expected to begin production in early 2028, a year later than previously planned, as developer Pensana Plc works to secure additional funding for construction.
Gabon has cancelled 52 mining titles following a government audit, with several gold permits among those affected. The decision gives authorities an opportunity to reconsider who can operate the concessions as the country moves to bring more gold production into the formal economy.
Perseus Mining produced 92,551 ounces of gold in the September quarter, down 15.1% from the 109,013 ounces recorded in the previous quarter, as output declined at all three of its operating mines in West Africa.
Unicorn Mineral Resources has appointed Patrick Doherty as executive chairperson and added Graeme Fawcett and Kevin Warrington to its board as the company prepares to advance the Klein Aub copper project in Namibia.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has appointed Kompay Koko Ngiemi as interim director general of its artisanal mining agency while the government tightens controls over mineral production and trading in the country's copper-cobalt region.
Malawi is preparing to resume uranium exports after Lotus Resources secured a key regulatory approval for the first shipment from its Kayelekera mine since production restarted in August 2025.
