Koryx Copper, a mineral exploration and development company with its sights set on Zambia’s Copper Belt, has uncovered promising veins of potential beneath the surface. Armed with the results of a meticulous induced polarization (IP) survey, the company is now charting a course for targeted drilling in 2024, fueled by …
Read More »Zambia Takes Center Stage: President Hichilema to Electrify Mining Indaba 2024 with Keynote Address
Cape Town braces for a keynote jolt of Zambian optimism as His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, prepares to electrify Mining Indaba 2024 on February 6th. His presence – the second official Zambian presidential visit to the prestigious event – marks a monumental shift in the …
Read More »Government reinstate KCM ownership
Ownership and management of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has been returned to Vedanta Resources, a historic decision by the government. KCM, the country’s largest integrated copper producer, has reserves and resources of 16 million tonnes of contained copper. According to Vedanta, KMC has a copper grade of 2.3 percent which …
Read More »CEC kick off key power infrastructure projects
CEC has announced that the company’s blueprint should deliver steady growth for the business over the coming years. Owen Silavwe, CEC Managing Director said government efforts to create a private sector-lead economy supports the company’s effective and efficient execution of its strategy. “The Group is in a much better position …
Read More »Zambia’s Copper Jewel Up for Grabs: First Quantum in Talks to Sell Stakes to Chinese Giant
First Quantum Minerals, the Canadian mining giant, faces a critical crossroads as reports surface of potential negotiations to sell a portion of its stake in its Zambian copper mines to Jiangxi Copper Corporation, a state-owned Chinese enterprise. This move, if confirmed, could reshape the landscape of Zambia’s vital copper industry …
Read More »KANSANSHI US$1.25 BILLION S3 EXPANSION ON TRACK, SAYS FIRST QUANTUM
As part of its 2023 Preliminary Production and 2024-2026 guidance issued on Monday, First Quantum Minerals Ltd has reiterated its commitment to delivering the ‘S3 Expansion’ project at the Kansanshi mine, near Solwezi, North-Western Province. The announcement was made as part of a stock market announcement guiding recent and future …
Read More »Minerals Megatop: Could a “Super Region” Power the Global Energy Transition?
The world’s yearning for clean energy could find its answer in a surprising alliance: a minerals “Super Region” uniting Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. This bold vision, championed by Wood Mackenzie, proposes pooling the vast mineral resources of these regions – home to critical elements for renewable technologies …
Read More »WearCheck at Mining Indaba 2024
Specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, is showcasing its range of mining-related predictive maintenance techniques, products and services at the 2024 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town’s ICC from 5-8 February 2024. Technical manager, Steven Lumley, and a team of technical experts from WearCheck will be on hand to …
Read More »Mining Indaba 2024 Gears Up for Disruption
Get ready for a seismic shift in African mining, as Mining Indaba 2024 prepares to rock Cape Town, South Africa, from February 5th to 8th. This year’s conference, aptly themed “Embracing the Power of Positive Disruption: A Bold New Future for African Mining,” promises to rewrite the script for the …
Read More »AFRICAN MINING INDABA 2024: the objective is finding solutions and paths towards positive change in mining
Mining Indaba is the pinnacle event for promoting long-term investment in African mining. Attracting a broad and prominent speaker lineup, including industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders from around the country and beyond to promote economic growth and foster positive changes in the mining industry. The 2024 conference aims to celebrate …
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