Nigeria, Japan deepen mining ties as Dele Alake meets JOGMEC and trading houses, pitching reforms and partnerships to attract long-term investments.
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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Andrada Mining completes Jig Plant at Namibia’s Uis tin mine, boosting capacity with scalable design and ore supply deal ahead of commissioning.
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As low-cost imports surge into South Africa’s pump market, KSB is betting on local manufacturing, engineering expertise and decades-long reliability to stay …
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Harmony Gold cleared the final regulatory hurdle for its $1.03 billion MAC Copper deal, strengthening its copper-gold expansion under Patrice Motsepe’s support.
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Kumba Iron Ore launches the first maternity PPE in mining, introducing tailored gear, hampers and breastfeeding facilities to support women miners.
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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.