Strong demand for gold, lithium and a host of other commodities means interest in West Africa’s mining sector and its potential have never been stronger
Mining
Akobo Minerals appoints IW Mining for Segele underground mine

Akobo Minerals has a clear strategy aimed at building a portfolio of gold resources through high-impact exploration and mining. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Akobo Minerals, the Scandinavian-based Ethiopian gold exploration and boutique mining company, has reached an agreement with the South African company IW Mining, a highly experienced mining contractor, to operate the underground mine at Segele
Historic 170-Carat pink diamond uncovered in Angola

The pink diamond is believed to be the largest recovered in the last 300 years. (Image source: Lucapa Diamond Company Limited)
Lucapa Diamond Company Limited, Endiama E.P. and Rosas & Petalas, partners in Sociedade Mineira Do Lulo (SML) have recovered a 170-Carat pink Type IIa diamond from the Lulo alluvial mine in Angola
Tata International Africa announces new John Deere dealerships

Jaco Beyers, managing director of John Deere AME and Len Brand, CEO of Tata International Africa. (Image source: John Deere)
Tata International Africa has expanded its footprint in Africa as a trusted John Deere dealer in Tanzania and Malawi to support the agricultural and construction markets
Ready for action: the new and improved heavy-duty Volvo L350H

The Volvo L350H comes prepared for heavy-duty applications as standard from the factory. (Image source: Volvo CE)
Built to take on the toughest of jobs, the upgraded L350H wheel loader from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) arrives on the back of decades of innovation – to further enhance the profitability of customers’ operation