As part of its continuous development of digital solutions, blasting leader BME has further enhanced its BLASTMAP™ blast planning tool with an added burden relief timing module. “As an enabling tool for our well-accepted AXXIS™ electronic initiation system, BLASTMAP™ now has a powerful burden relief feature that gives the blaster …

Zambia government has declared that I will not allow Glencore’s Mopani Copper Mine to suspend its operations for three months. Mine Minister Richard Musukwa said he would not let the company proceed with the plan as it had not complied with the law. He added that the government had also …

The German manufacturer of heavy machinery for mining, tunnelling and civil engineering, GHH has unveiled a new dump truck, the New MK-42. According to the company, through a press statement, the dump truck consists a payload of up to 45 tonnes, which is not only one of the largest of …

Maamba Collieries Ltd (MCL) has scaled-up efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, implementing stringent preventive safety measures. SHEQ Manager Yotham Phiri said MCL is treating the global pandemic with utmost seriousness, and taking all measures to ensure the health and safety of its staff, while also sensitising the community. …

Kalumbila Minerals Limited (KML), a subsidiary of mining giant First Quantum Minerals (FQM), has pledged to donate more than K600, 000 of supplies towards efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. KML Assistant General Manager Junior Keyser said as a member of the community, the mine, will work hand-in-hand with district …

To reduce its costs amid Covid-19 threat, First Quantum is reviewing its capital spending plans, including potentially deferring some capital spending planned for this year. The company also revealed that it would also temporarily reduce the salaries of certain senior staff, including the CEO, by 20%. “We remain committed to …

Even in these uncertain times, traditional diamond producers remain confident about future demand. Despite the current COVID-19 outbreak, on Friday (27th March), Anglo American announced that production will continue across several African diamond assets with considerably reduced employee numbers. Individual mines will continue operating with only 50% of workers remaining. …

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has partnered with government to provide training to help communities manage water infrastructure being installed by the company’s Kalumbila Minerals Limited in Musele Chiefdom’s Kalumbila District of North-Western Province. The community water, sanitation and hygiene training comes after revelations by the Department of Water Resources Development …

Mopani Copper Mines, a Zambia subsidiary of Glencore is set to do a comprehensive review which aims to minimise cash outflow to guard against uncertainty caused by the threat of coronavirus “The rapid decline in the price of copper due to the impact of COVID-19 has now placed significant additional …

A US-based company, Railnet International, is proposing to Fund an $11 billion medium speed rail line between Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Railnet CEO, Donald Kress, said the company was in talks with governments in the three countries and had, on 21 March, signed an agreement to start feasibility studies in …