Zambians go to the polls on August 13 in presidential and parliamentary elections, with financial markets and opinion polls widely expecting incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema to secure a second term against an opposition led by Brian Mundubile. Having successfully guided the southern African nation through a grueling sovereign debt restructuring, …
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Metso continues to strengthen its leadership in digital services for equipment performance for the minerals processing industry, with the number of connected equipment now exceeding 800. The number has more than doubled since the launch of Metso’s Data-driven Performance Services in September 2025. These services deliver measurable customer value in …
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Lifting Africa is proud to announce Ground Mobility Systems as the Official Ground Mobility Solutions Sponsor of the Forklift Driver Competition, taking place at Electra Mining Africa 2026 from 7–11 September 2026 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec. As one of South Africa’s leading providers of heavy-duty ground mobility, aluminium …
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AECI Mining Explosives marked an important milestone at DRC Mining Week 2026 in Lubumbashi, celebrating 20 years of continuous presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This milestone positions AECI as a strategic partner in its customers’ success, rather than merely a supplier, and reflects how the company has …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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