Evans Mumba

FQM’s Copper Production Shines Despite Challenges

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has reported a strong performance for the third quarter of 2024, with a 13% increase in copper production. This uptick was driven by robust output from its Zambian mines, Kansanshi and Sentinel. Kansanshi saw a significant 20% surge in copper production, reaching 49,810 tonnes. The mine’s …

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Omnia Strengthens Mining Segment Value Proposition

In a recent announcement, the rebranding of Omnia Holdings’ Protea Mining Chemicals (PMC) under the Mining segment, BME, was shared. This strategic move consolidates the global mining offering under a unified brand, providing a comprehensive range of solutions that span from mining to metal processing. The rebrand aims to more …

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Future-Proofing African Mining: Leadership and Innovation Set to Take Centre Stage at Mining Indaba 2025

Once more, the Mining Indaba comes in anticipation of contributing to the industry’s betterment, as is the case for every edition. Since the 2025 edition promises to be more interesting, it focuses on convening key stakeholders across the mining value chain from decision to investment, communities to professionals. The African …

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Global copper smelting activity increases for fourth consecutive month

For the fourth consecutive month global smelting activity increased in September according to Earth-i’s SAVANT Global Copper Monitoring Index, with average smelter inactivity falling by a full percentage point m/m to 14.2%. This monthly decline contributed to smelters being 1.6% more active on average in Q3 2024 than the same …

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Mantashe Urges Investors: “We Have Deposits, Come and Invest” in South Africa’s Oil and Gas Potential – Updated

South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, made a direct appeal to investors at the 30th AOW: Investing in African Energy Conference: “Investors, we are not saying come to South Africa as a tourist destination, we have deposits, come and invest.” Mantashe emphasised the significant untapped potential …

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Africa Emerges as a Key Player in Global Energy Security

With recent geopolitical events highlighting the vulnerabilities of global energy supply chains, Africa is attracting increasing attention as a reliable and promising source of oil and gas. As the world seeks to diversify its energy portfolios and ensure security of supply, investors are recognising the immense potential of Africa’s underexplored …

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Kibali continue to expand its footprint in DRC

Barrick Gold Corporation is consolidating new prospective grounds for both gold and copper to expand its footprint in the DRC.   The announcement comes at the backdrop of Very significant near-mine discoveries within trucking distance of the plant that are poised to keep growing Kibali, Africa’s largest gold mine.   …

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Atlas Copco Revolutionizes Plant Efficiency with Smart Compressor Room Solutions

In today’s competitive industrial landscape, optimizing plant efficiency is paramount for businesses seeking to reduce operational costs and ensure long-term sustainability. Atlas Copco, a leading provider of industrial productivity solutions, is at the forefront of this revolution, offering innovative technologies that empower businesses to enhance their compressed air systems. Compressed …

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Paratus rollout LEO satellite solutions

The pan-African telco, Paratus Group has started providing LEO satellite solutions to clients in South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, and Zambia. Speaking at the Atlantic Convergence conference in Lisbon this week, Chief Technical Officer of the Paratus Group, Rolf Mendelsohn the Group has always known that reliable, fast, and secure connectivity …

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Africa emerges key player in global energy security

With recent geopolitical events highlighting the vulnerabilities of global energy supply chains, Africa is attracting increasing attention as a reliable and promising source of oil and gas. As the world seeks to diversify its energy portfolios and ensure security of supply, investors are recognising the immense potential of Africa’s underexplored …

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