With the curtains drawn on another edition of Investing in African Mining Indaba, those who were in attendance are left to reflect on the four frenetic days in Cape Town where embracing positive disruption and seizing positive momentum to ensure Africa's resources can fuel the future needs of the world took centre stage
Mining
World Bank unveils gender disparities in artisanal mining

World Bank report calls for urgent action to address gender disparities in artisanal mining, launched at Mining Indaba. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
World Bank report reveals gender disparities in artisanal mining, calls for urgent action to address discriminatory laws and improve conditions for women miners globally
Komatsu and Williams racing: A Formula One reunion

Komatsu partners with Williams Racing, rekindling a historic alliance for the 2024 F1 season, emphasising shared values in innovation and talent development. (Image source: Komatsu)
Leading heavy equipment manufacturer Komatsu has signed a multi-year deal with Williams Racing to become the principal partner of the British team from the start of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship (F1) season
Assessing traditional approaches to energy resilience for mines

Aggreko will be exhibiting at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. (Image source: Aggreko)
Luca Ceschinelli, project development manager at Aggreko Africa, Middle East and Asia, explains why the traditional sources of electricity might fall short of modern mining needs
Potential to expand underground production at Namibia’s Otjikoto Mine

B2Gold has targeted increasing the mine's gold production levels to more than 100,000 ounces per year. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
B2Gold, a low-cost international senior gold producer, has announced positive exploration drilling results at the Otjikoto Mine in Namibia, revealing an opportunity to expand the underground mining operation