Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and construction industries, is continuing its successful partnership with Kamoa Copper SA in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This comes after Epiroc has won its largest-ever order, for the expansion of the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Mining Complex. Kamoa Copper has …
Read More »UK aim to generate $3.1bn of private sector investment for the Zambian mining and renewable energy industries
The British Government has agreed to a partnership with Zambia covering clean energy and critical mineral supply worth more than $3.7bn (£2.91bn). Under the clean energy and green investment partnership, the UK will aim to generate $3.1bn of private sector investment for the Zambian mining and renewable energy industries. A …
Read More »KCC PROMOTES CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG CONGOLESE, SUPPORTING THE INTENT OF INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY
KCC recruiting for 50 graduate and apprenticeship positions over the course of 2023 Partnerships and scientific visits established between KCC and local schools and educational institutions to assist with aligning theory and practice Up to 245 on-site internships for university students, ranging from two weeks to six months, offered in …
Read More »Grizzly yields positive auction for emeralds
Grizzly Mining’s latest international emerald auction held in Dubai has yielded positive results. According to the world’s largest producers of emeralds, the auction saw the company offer its latest mid-high grade rough emeralds from its flagship Grizzly emerald mine in Zambia. “Grizzly has been championing Zambian emeralds for over 25 …
Read More »FQM commission nickel concetrator mine in Kalumbila
New dawn has been cut for the mining industry, as mining portfolio has diversified through the commissioning of the nickel concentrator at First Quantum Minerals’ Enterprise nickel mine in Kalumbila, North-Western Province. According to Mines and Minerals Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe said the nickel processing plant, completed in 2016 and …
Read More »Gigawatt Global happy with the business environment in Zambia
An Israeli-based investor, Gigawatt Global, is set to pump in 100 million United State dollars in a hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power project in Zambia. Gigawatt Global President and Chief Executive Officer, Josef Abramowitz, disclosed in an interview on the sidelines of the Israeli/Zambia Business Forum 2023 held …
Read More »COMMUNITY CELEBRATES RETURN OF BWANA MKUBWA LAND
The Government has praised First Quantum Minerals (FQM) for empowering 338 of its employees, local traditional leadership, the community and the government through ownership of land at its former Bwana Mkubwa mine in Ndola. The return of land this week set an industry benchmark in the rehabilitation and closure process …
Read More »FIRST QUANTUM CONSOLIDATION OF ITS KANSANSHI MINING OPERATIONS IN READINESS FOR THE S3 EXPANSION COMMENCES
In June, First Quantum Minerals Ltd. announced that it would be consolidating First Quantum Mining Operations Limited’s (FQMO) Road and Earthworks Division, Mining Division and related supporting services with operations at Kansanshi Mining Plc (KMP). It has been eighteen years since Kansanshi commenced production, however, ore grades have been deteriorating …
Read More »New Technologies Available to Solve Africa’s Energy Crisis
Africa Energy Indaba has been hosting riveting discussions covering the deployment of renewable energy innovations to bridge continental energy gaps. Rapid advancements related to technology have certainly rendered life easier than ever before. However, such progression is driven by energy and many regions in the world are quickly running low …
Read More »Zambia, Vedanta saga on Konkola Mine on the verge of a settlement
VEDANTA Resources was on the cusp of bringing four years of dispute with the Zambian government over Konkola Copper Mines to a close, this is according to media reports. The reports quote the Indian firm as saying it was at an “advanced stage” of executing agreements with Zambia that could …
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