Organisers of DRC Mining Week, have launched its 2026 teaser brochure, unveiling an expanded vision for investment, industrialisation and cross-border collaboration in the heart of Africa’s mining capital. Scheduled for Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo from the 17th to the 19th June 2026, the region’s longest-running and most …

A deepening diplomatic row has erupted over a leaked draft memorandum of understanding between Washington and Lusaka, suggesting that a US$1 billion health financing package may be tied to aggressive concessions in Zambia’s mining sector. The controversy centres on allegations that the Trump administration is leveraging Zambia’s fiscal vulnerability exacerbated …

The Rapid Assessment Report of Value Addition and Diversification Within and Beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain has revealed that Zambia has a 1.4 billion United States Dollar potential export value. This is from over 400 products identified in the assessment, funded by the Japanese government and carried …

The suspension on the Zulti South project has been lifted, with Rio Tinto approving an R8.5 billion (US$473 million) investment to extend the mine’s operational life to 2050 and secure continued supply of key titanium minerals. The project, operated under Richards Bay Minerals (RBM), will replace declining ore from the …

As the country advances ambitious targets across mining production, energy reform, and regional trade integration, the 13th edition of the Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (ZIMEC 2026) intends to examine how the country can translate momentum into long-term, sustainable growth. Scheduled for Kitwe, ZIMEC 2026 will convene …

Solid set of numbers have been reported at Jubilee Metals, as the company’s core business Molefe Mine performs well despite facing heavy rains. According to the company, the rains caused significant damage to road and bridge infrastructure in the surrounding area. Statistics from the company indicate that operations continue to …

Mineral endowment is no longer just a geological statistic but it is increasingly central to the continent’s employment and industrial ambitions in Africa. According to the Compendium of Africa’s Strategic Minerals 2026 released by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent holds an estimated $29.5 trillion in mineral wealth, roughly …

Hexagon is helping miners to extract additional value out of mining operations through integrated, life-of-mine technology. With operations across Africa, including in Zambia, Hexagon believes safety should be dovetailed to mining optimization, the company’s core business. According to Dave Goddard, President of Hexagon’s Mining division, technology and trust are key …

As mines push for tighter cost control and improved blast outcomes in constrained environments, AECI has positioned SmartShot Nano as a solution to one of the industry’s quieter productivity gaps: small-pattern blasting. Unveiled at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, the compact electronic initiation system is designed specifically for development …

The UAE and Zambia have explored new ways to enhance their trade relationship, with a focus on attracting investment and tapping into untapped sectors. The move underscores a growing partnership aimed at boosting economic opportunities on both sides. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, met Hakainde …