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By Ma Junxin, Zhengzhou Zhongji Machinery For a small or medium hard-rock project, equipment selection often begins with a production target. A plant may be designed for 50 tonnes per hour, 100 tonnes per hour or 200 tonnes per hour. That figure is important but it does not by itself …

Mineral samples from Zambia and across the region could increasingly stay closer to the mines they come from, with Alfred H Knight (AHK) expanding its analytical footprint through a new geochemistry laboratory in Kitwe. The facility strengthens Zambia’s capacity to provide locally based mineral analysis for mining and exploration companies …

Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) has announced the appointment of Chanda Kasanda-Magubbwi as the new company secretary of the board The appointment follows the retirement of Julia Chaila from the role effective 31st August 2026. New secretary, Magubbwi is a seasoned legal and governance professional with over 18 years of experience …

Australian Stock Exchange-listed uranium development company focused on advancing a portfolio of uranium assets in Africa, Atomic Eagle’s largest shareholder, Menel Energy and Resources has signed a binding commitment to exercise an aggregate of 35,149,113 options at an exercise price of $0.31 per option. Under the commitment, Menel has irrevocably …

Control Systems Technology (CST), a global provider of high-accuracy belt weighing systems and bulk materials measurement solutions, has officially announced their strategic distributorship partnership at Electra Mining Africa of Northwold Investments as its accredited local partner and distributor for Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Malawi. The agreement …

Through SKF Remanufacturing’s expertise in clearance modification, a longstanding customer was able to salvage inventory that would otherwise have been rejected, consequently avoiding redundant procurement and scrap costs which translated to significant savings. This successful project not only delivered immediate value for the customer but also confirmed an additional capability …

Metso is introducing the Sampo™ Cell, a breakthrough innovation in coarse particle flotation that enhances recovery of coarse particles without compromising fine particle recovery, helping mining companies improve the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of their operations. “Mining companies are under increasing pressure to process more complex ores, improve recovery and …

When Good Oils Go Bad Part 5 By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck This edition of WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series gives insight into microdieseling. There’s a creature in the ocean that kills its prey without ever touching it. Say hello to my little friend – Synalpheus fritzmuelleri, …

Zambia’s widening power needs are creating a strategic opening for renewable energy developers, with Sturdee Energy positioning a 200 MW wind project in the Copperbelt as the foundation of its entry into the market. The Masaiti Wind Project in Mpongwe District is advancing towards financial close with direct access to …

There is an old saying about robbing Peter to pay Paul. Zambia risks doing precisely that with its critical-minerals strategy if the infrastructure being built to unlock one resource base inadvertently leaves another strategically important mineral stranded. The Lobito Corridor has emerged as one of the most significant infrastructure projects …