Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, examines a very special class of additives that is gaining importance as the technical demands placed on lubricants continue to grow at an ever-increasing rate – Viscosity Index Improvers (VIIs). What are they? Polymers and copolymers of methacrylates, butadiene olefins and alkylated styrenes. What …
Read More »GoviEx Moves Closer to Developing Muntanga Uranium Project with Draft ESIA Submission.
GoviEx Uranium, listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, has submitted a draft Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) to the Zambian Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA), marking a key milestone in advancing its Muntanga uranium project from feasibility into execution. The draft is now with ZEMA; the agency will examine the …
Read More »Copper Giants Unite: First Quantum Stakes Major Claim in Prospect’s Zambian Venture
Johannesburg: The race for Africa’s rich copper belt has intensified with global mining heavyweight First Quantum Minerals (FQM) making a significant strategic move, injecting US$15.2 million into Australian-based explorer Prospect Resources. In return for this cornerstone investment, FQM will secure a substantial 15% shareholding in Prospect, a move that promises …
Read More »“Can a New Deal Between State and Private Sector Deliver the Continent a Winning Hand?”
The 2025 edition of the Africa CEO Forum will gather 2,000 CEOs, investors and public sector leaders from over 75 countries in Abidjan from May 12 – 13. In a challenging global economic backdrop marked by rising protectionism, reduced development aid and high debt-serving costs, the Forum will tackle the …
Read More »Taming the Flames Before Disaster Strikes- Fire Smart Farming
In Zambia, where agriculture sustains many rural communities, the threat of wildfires is growing alongside the mounting challenges of climate change. Like other Southern African nations, Zambia is grappling with increasingly unpredictable weather such as droughts, intense heat and delayed rainfall, which fuels both the frequency and intensity of wildfires, …
Read More »Jubilee Boosts PGM Output Through Strategic Partnership
A diversified metals processor with operations in South Africa and Zambia,Jubilee, has entered into a strategic joint partnership with a South African PGM producer to unlock value from surplus platinum group metals (PGM) feed material generated by its booming chrome operations. The agreement follows record chrome production in the six months …
Read More »Swakop Uranium Explores Uranium Partnership in Zambia
This morning, Swakop Uranium (Pty) Executive President, Mr. Irvine Simataa, along with two officials, paid a courtesy call on Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta. The discussion centered on a potential partnership to develop high-potential uranium projects in Zambia. Swakop Uranium, a Namibian mining company …
Read More »Zambia Increases Copper Exploration to Reach 2031 Goal.
Zambia is taking bold steps to confirm its status as a worldwide copper powerhouse by starting important projects to increase exploration and output. Aiming to produce 3.1 million tons of copper yearly by 2031, the nation is strategically trying to draw investors, simplify licensing, and open up fresh mining possibilities. …
Read More »Lusaka Gears Up for Pivotal Land-Linked Zambia Conference, President Hichilema to Grace Event
With anticipation mounting, preparations are in full swing for the 4th Land-Linked Zambia Conference, set to transform Lusaka into a nexus of regional trade and infrastructure dialogue. The event, scheduled for April 10-11, 2025, at the Ciêla Resort, has garnered unprecedented interest, drawing delegates from across Africa and beyond. Under …
Read More »New drilling commence at Pangeni Copper Project
BeMetals Corp. has commenced a new 2,000 to 2,500 metre core drilling program at its Pangeni Copper Project. According to the company, the drilling aims to identify additional zones of copper mineralization and further expand the existing mineralized footprint within the priority D-Prospect area. “We are very excited to advance …
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