The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is poised to welcome its first mining listing in over two years this Wednesday, as Shuka Minerals, a firm focused on coal and base metals, makes its debut on the AltX. This marks a significant moment for the local bourse, signalling renewed interest in the …

In an international emerald auction held in Dubai this month, Grizzly Mining has raised $24.8 million in revenue. The auction featured medium- to high grade rough emeralds from its flagship mine in Zambia, including the standout 6 620 carat Pilala stone. Out of 112 lots offered, 105 were sold, representing …

Equipment reliability is essential in mining, where operations face continuous wear and extreme conditions. From gold extraction in Zimbabwe to copper mining in Zambia and diamond operations in Botswana, the challenges remain the same such as abrasive slurries, chemical exposure, fluctuating pressures and remote sites with limited maintenance access. In …

WearCheck Water, a division of leading condition monitoring specialist, WearCheck, has expanded its expertise in water analysis with the introduction of Legionella pneumophila detection and enumeration. This latest development positions WearCheck at the forefront of water and surface safety monitoring, ensuring businesses, industries, and public institutions can proactively manage Legionella …

In a determined push to illuminate its struggling economy, Zambia has rolled out the red carpet for Chinese energy investors, with Energy Minister Makozo Chikote making a direct appeal to a high-level delegation from China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region last week. The urgent plea, delivered at the Ministry Headquarters in …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the government to accelerate structural reforms in the energy sector, governance, public procurement, and the business environment to unlock growth potential and support job creation.” “Continuing the reform momentum is essential to build resilience, create fiscal space, and crowd in private investment,” said …

ASX-listed Chrysos Corporation has entered a master services agreement (MSA) with global miner Newmont Corporation to deploy its advanced PhotonAssay technology at Newmont’s gold sites worldwide. The first PhotonAssay unit will be installed at Newmont’s Ahafo mine in Ghana during the first half of the 2026 financial year, marking a …

As part of efforts to address the country’s energy needs, and commitment to sustainability, First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has entered into an agreement with private sector partners to secure clean, reliable power from the Kariba North Bank Extension (KNBE) energy plant. The agreement uses an innovative partnership model that supports …

Accelerating Africa’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) ambitions will depend on mobilizing risk-tolerant investment, building strong technical and commercial partnerships, and committing to local capacity-building, according to panellists at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris. Speaking during a discussion on monetizing African gas sponsored by Perenco, UTM Offshore …

Kagem Mining (Kagem) has been awarded a prestigious safety award by the government of Zambia’s Mines Safety Department, recognising its achievement of over 10 million Lost Time Injury (LTI)-free hours. This landmark accomplishment of 10,098,176 hours without time lost to injury underscores the emerald mine’s unwavering commitment to strive for …