Data analysed by Finbold indicates that only three countries produced 79.62% of all the estimated 54 million carats of natural diamond produced in 2020 globally with the Democratic Republic of Congo in third position
Excavation
Volvo CE launches EC75D compact excavator in Africa and Middle East
The seven-ton EC75D compact excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment offers class-leading digging capacity, stability, serviceability and operator comfort in African and Middle Eastern markets
Caledonia attains option over another exploration prospect in Zimbabwe
Caledonia Mining Corporation has announced that, in addition to entering into an option agreement for Glen Hume, it has now entered into an additional option agreement for another area in Zimbabwe
Battery metals could be the new gold for West Africa
As part of the Africa Mining Forum 2020 Alfonso Tejerina, executive director at Global Business Reports, hosted a panel discussing developing battery market, and how West Africa could profit from it
Caterpillar releases Next Generation Cat 349 excavator offering increased efficiency at lower operating costs
The Next Generation Cat 349 excavator replaces the 349D2 model, offering contractors up to 45% more operating efficiency, up to 25% more fuel efficiency, and up to 15% less maintenance costs