Kumba Iron Ore launches the first maternity PPE in mining, introducing tailored gear, hampers and breastfeeding facilities to support women miners.
Tommy Otobong

Tommy Otobong
Otobong Tommy is a violinist, writer, and teacher. With a BSc. in public administration (2014) from Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria, she has previously worked at Ventures Africa, NAEC, The Eagles Music Academy, and currently at L'Orbe, a non-profit where she is co-founder, managing the music room targeted at children and teenagers. She also enjoys exploring design and content creation.
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Trafo Power Solutions delivers nine custom transformers to a Mozambique mineral sands mine, reinforcing its role in Africa’s mining power sector.
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Mike Teke takes over FutureCoal leadership, pushing sustainable coal stewardship and calling for unity in the face of global energy challenges.
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De Beers’ kimberlite discovery in Angola marks its first new find in over 30 years, boosting hopes for the nation’s diamond industry.
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KEFI Gold and Copper moves closer to full financing for the Tulu Kapi Gold Project as early works conclude in Ethiopia.
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Police arrest 34 suspects in Northern Cape and Free State during Vala Umgodi operations targeting illegal mining and organised crime.
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The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) returns to Sydney in 2025 with its most ambitious program yet drawing 10,000+ global delegates
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Mining minister slams US-facing critical minerals proposal, deepening rift between South Africa’s government and its largest private-sector players.
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Copper 360 restructures management, with key board members resigning while the company ramps up copper production to meet global energy demands.
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August is a month to honor women in mining and illustrate how women are changing the future of the sector via new …