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The Ultimate Guide to Fasteners: The Real Difference Between Self-Drilling and Self-Tapping Screws
In the world of construction and manufacturing, the humble screw is the hero that holds everything together. But not all screws are created equal. Two terms that often cause confusion, even for seasoned professionals, are “self-tapping” and “self-drilling.” As the owner of...Read more -
South Africa’s Critical Minerals Strategy Officially Launched: A New Frontier in Global Mining
Recently, the South African cabinet formally approved the Implementation Plan for the Critical Minerals Strategy, marking a significant step in the country’s participation in the global energy transition and mineral supply chain competition. This strategy will not only reshape South Africa’s mini...Read more -
Zimbabwe to Raise Gold Royalties as Government Seeks Higher Revenue from Record Prices
Zimbabwe has announced plans to raise royalty rates for gold producers starting in 2026, aiming to capitalize on historically high global gold prices and boost national fiscal revenues. According to Reuters, citing Mining Weekly, the newly released 2026 national budget outlines a revised royalty ...Read more -
Rebalancing Sovereignty and Interests: Reopening Negotiations for the Cobra Copper Mine Opens a New Chapter
The port at the Cobré copper mine has resumed operations, and copper concentrate, which had been stalled for nearly a year, has begun to be loaded onto ships for shipment. This is a crucial step towards restarting operations for this giant mine, which once accounted for 1% of global copper produc...Read more -
New Exploration at Chile’s Sobek Copper-Gold-Silver Project Raises Industry Expectations
The mining industry is turning its attention to northern Chile as Mirasol Resources, a Canada-based exploration company, officially launches its 2025/26 exploration campaign at the promising Sobek copper-gold-silver project. According to a recent report from BNAmericas, the company will deploy hi...Read more -
The Democratic Republic of Congo announces a strategy to expand capacity for key minerals.
Democratic Republic of Congo Launches Large-Scale Cobalt and Copper Mine Capacity Upgrade Plan; Deep Mining Safety Needs Draw Attention Published: December 1, 2025 Published on: [Hebei Jiufu Industrial Parts Co., Ltd.] Official Website – Industry News Hot Topic: Democratic Republic of Congo...Read more




