Friday, October 23, 2026

Mineral

New blueberry sorter combines optical grading with gentle fruit handling

Earlier this year, Milbor PMC unveiled its new optical blueberry sorter, the MXM BN.2. Fruit Attraction 2026 was another event where the machine was presented and grabbed the attention...

Washington Raises South Africa’s Sugar Quota as Local Sales Keep Falling

South Africa's sugar producers are finding more room to sell abroad just as the domestic market tightens around...

Automated fruit sorting and defect detection target packing efficiency

Sorma Group is attending Fruit Attraction, demonstrating two new technologies designed to make fruit handling faster, more precise,...

Maersk earnings forecast raised to US$14.3 billion despite oversupply risks

Clarksons Securities has raised its earnings forecasts for Danish shipping company AP Moller-Maersk but maintained its sell recommendation,...

US Importers Brace for Leaner South African Lychee Season Amid Supply and Cost Pressures

MIAMI — United States fruit importers are preparing for a tighter supply of South African lychees this winter,...
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Congo Enters Global Capital Markets With $1.25 Billion Debut Bond

The Democratic Republic of Congo has made a landmark entry into international capital markets, raising $1.25 billion through its first Eurobond issuance. This is...

South Africa’s Manganese Miners Move to Take Control of Their Export Route

A consortium of South African manganese producers is positioning itself to design, build and operate a new dedicated export terminal at Ngqura in the...

Africa’s Mining Future Through Unity and Strategy

A powerhouse panel set the tone for Mining Indaba on 9 February 2026, bringing together the Ministers of Mines from South Africa, Zambia and...

Hichilema Sets a Bold Agenda for Zambia and Africa at Mining Indaba

The Investing in African Mining Indaba opened today with a compelling keynote address by President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia, who offered a reflective yet...

Powering Down: Chrome Miners Reject Export Tax, Blame 900% Tariff Spike for Ferrochrome Crisis

South Africa's chrome mining sector has fiercely rejected government plans to impose a tax on chrome ore exports, arguing that the collapse of the...

PRECISION IN EVERY DROP – Powered by ICP Technology

by Sharista Raghunath – chemist, WearCheck Accurate and reliable analytical data is essential for effective decision making in today’s competitive industrial landscape, especially in the...