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Jubilee Health Insurance And Sikh Council Of Kenya Launch Community-Based Medical Cover

Jubilee Health Insurance and the Sikh Council of Kenya have today launched a tailored community medical cover for members of the Sikh community in Kenya, including their families and businesses. This marks the first in a series of partnerships designed to extend healthcare access through organised affinity groups. The scheme enables members to access quality […]

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Mining Sector Turns To Private Renewables As CBAM And Tariff Pressures Redefine Competitiveness

As the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters its permanent phase and global buyers tighten emissions disclosure requirements, South African mining operations are accelerating the integration of privately contracted renewable power into their energy mix. Energy strategy is fast becoming a proxy for carbon performance, and a determinant of long-term market access. Lyra Energy, the […]

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Artisanal miners work at a mercury-free processing site in Bushiangala, Ikolomani, Kakamega County, Kenya. Credit: Chemtai Kirui/IPS

Artisanal Miners In Western Kenya Move Away From Mercury

They call this land Bushiangala. Gold has been mined here for nearly a century. In 1931, colonial prospectors arrived after traces were found in the nearby Yala River, setting off a rush that changed this quiet corner of western Kenya. Colonial authorities quickly took control of the boom, introducing mining laws that restricted access, while […]

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Africa Is Redefining The Global Mining Equation As Investors Position Themselves For The Decade Ahead

With commodity markets recalibrating and capital chasing long term resilience, Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 is positioning itself as the nexus of global mining investment. This is where Africa’s resource wealth meets the world’s dealmakers, shaping strategies that will define the next decade of growth. Commodity Cycles, Capital Flows, and Africa’s Moment: Renowned investor Rick Rule, speaking […]

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Mining Smarter – How Renewable Energy Is Reshaping Namibia’s Mining Workforce And Power Supply

By Jacques Farmer, Managing Director of PRISMA Training Solutions Namibia is boldly staking its claim as a leader in renewable energy in southern Africa. With abundant solar resources, steady winds in select regions, and wide swathes of undeveloped land, the country is well positioned to scale up clean energy production. At the same time, its […]

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CBG Demonstrates Commitment To Sustainable Mining With ASI Certification And Ongoing E&S Improvements

Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG), Africa’s leading bauxite producer, proudly announces the achievement of the coveted Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard V2 certification with Provisional status, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainable mining practices. This accomplishment underscores CBG’s dedication to continual improvement in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. The […]

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