African mining news

Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won a large order from global mining company MMG Limited for underground equipment for a major copper mine in Botswana.

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply five Wärtsilä 32 engines for a captive power plant to be installed at the Diamba Sud Gold Project in Senegal.

Sandvik has received an order from Kamoa Copper S.A. to supply 19 Toro® trucks and loaders to the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, a joint venture between Ivanhoe Mines and Zijin Mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Sandvik has received orders from Lucara Botswana to supply a fleet of underground drills and loaders, plus parts, rock tools, and related services, for the Karowe diamond mine.

Fortuna Mining Corp. has announced the acquisition of the 190 km² Bambadji advanced gold exploration project in Senegal, through the purchase of certain Senegalese subsidiaries held by Barrick Mining Corporation and IAMGOLD Corporation.

Akobo Minerals AB, the Scandinavian-based gold producer operating in Ethiopia, has published its July 2026 operational update.

Electra Mining Africa, taking place from 7 – 11 September at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec, will showcase the latest mining industry trends and bring together technology providers, manufacturers, engineering specialists, and industry experts.

Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has completed the acquisition of the business of Eventspec Proprietary Limited, a South African mining aftermarket solutions provider.

Fortuna Mining Corp. has announced that it has approved the expansion of its Séguéla Gold Mine in Côte d’Ivoire.

To help operators better understand why cyclone efficiency matters, Multotec will showcase its Glass Cyclone at Electra Mining Africa 2026.