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The African Rainbow Capital (ARC), founded by Patrice Motsepe, may have avoided liability in a $195 million graphite dispute but the bigger story is how it did so. A South African High Court ruling confirmed ARC cannot be held accountable for breaching a confidentiality agreement it never signed, effectively insulating …

Zambia’s mining industry is positioning itself for a massive wave of expansion, backed by aggressive government production targets, regulatory overhauls, and major regional infrastructure projects aimed at transforming the landlocked African nation into a premier global export hub for transitional metals. The centerpiece of the country’s ambitious strategy is a …

Midnight Sun Mining Corp. (TSXV: MMA | OTCQX: MDNGF) has further expanded its Dumbwa copper deposit in Zambia, with drilling now confirming 6.7 kilometres of near-surface copper mineralisation along strike. The company has completed more than 260 drill holes for 56,855 metres, with five rigs currently active as exploration extends …

By Rhys Evans* In safety-sensitive industries such as mining, manufacturing and logistics, alcohol testing is not a tick-box exercise. It is a frontline safety control. Yet one of the most critical factors in alcohol testing accuracy is also one of the most misunderstood: breathalyser calibration. Many South African employers believe …

BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar have launched a trial of two Cat® 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks at a mine-site demonstration in Western Australia’s Pilbara as part of an industry-first collaboration. Following three months of on-site testing at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine, the trial is showing meaningful …

Zambia’s mining, energy, and agriculture sectors are experiencing a wave of fresh investor interest as aggressive fiscal consolidation takes hold following the Southern African nation’s historic exit from sovereign default, according to Citigroup Inc. Economic stability is opening doors to non-traditional players, with Middle Eastern investors entering the market for …

Zambia’s state-owned mining investment vehicle, ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc, is planning to clean up its international listings and expand its free float, part of an ambitious strategy to access global capital markets and scale its metals trading footprint. ZCCM has appointed advisers to improve the liquidity and appeal of its …

The precise accuracy of taking an oil sample from a machine component is one of the most critically important steps in the scientific analysis of oil as part of a condition monitoring programme. According to condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, taking samples is often a very specialised task, and not …

The movement of bulk solids is constant, high volume, and tightly linked to production efficiency. From crushed ore to processed aggregates, materials are typically transported via conveyor belts or screw conveyors, forming the backbone of continuous production. While this seems pretty straightforward, the real challenge lies in knowing exactly how …

Crossing the US$1 billion market capitalisation threshold on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE), Airtel Networks Zambia Plc has joined an elite tier of listed companies and marking a defining moment in Zambia’s capital market history. The milestone, recorded as at 8 June 2026, reflects sustained investor confidence in the company’s …