Zambian Mining News The Premium Source of Information on The Zambian Mining Industry

An alternative route to international markets is moving closer to becoming a reality for Zambia, with the proposed Zambia – Lobito Railway advancing towards financial close following the selection of preferred construction bidders and freight-user commitments covering approximately 2 million tonnes annually. Beyond improving copper export logistics, the project is …

Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa-Kakula operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) produced 76,401 tonnes of saleable copper products in the third quarter of 2026, up about 19% on the previous quarter. The gain comes as global demand for copper grows, driven by electrification, renewable energy, electric vehicles, data infrastructure …

technologies, network connectivity needs to be customised to meet more demanding applications, such as low-latency and uplink-intensive applications, says multinational networking and telecommunications company Ericsson South Africa head Siseko Ngxola. Consequently, Ericsson’s Private 5G network solution is increasingly becoming a key enabler of mining transformation as companies aim to scale …

The rapid expansion of AI is creating a new electricity challenge, with data centres and computing infrastructure requiring large volumes of reliable, continuous power. For Africa, where electricity supply remains inadequate in many countries and grids can be weak or fragmented, meeting the growing power needs of digital and industrial …

A potential P2 billion contract in Zambia could mark a significant step in Naledi Mining Services Company’s regional expansion, signalling the scope for Botswana-based mining services firms to secure major opportunities beyond their domestic market. The wholly owned Debswana subsidiary’s pursuit of the deal reflects the commercial potential of exporting …