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Two of Angola’s largest operators will host dedicated procurement workshops next week, giving Angolan companies direct insight into supplier requirements and contracting opportunities across major upstream projects. TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil will host dedicated procurement workshops during the pre-conference program of Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 scheduled for September 8, …

State-controlled mining investor ZCCM Investments Holdings expects to unlock more than $1.8 billion from the country’s small-scale gold industry by adopting Ghana’s model for formalising the sector, its chief executive officer said. ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc CEO, Kakenenwa Muyangwa said official gold exports can be significantly increased by regularising the …

As mining, construction and industrial businesses continue to navigate changing project demands, rising operational costs and the need for greater flexibility, the traditional approach of owning every piece of equipment is evolving. At Electra Mining 2026, SkyJacks will showcase how businesses can gain access to world-class equipment through flexible rental …

The Lobito Corridor is emerging as one of Africa’s most strategically important pieces of mineral infrastructure as global powers and investors compete to secure access to the copper and cobalt needed to drive the energy transition. The United States (U.S) is preparing to put up to $1 billion behind the …

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency will host a delegation of energy executives and government officials from four Southern African nations on a weeklong trade mission aimed at modernizing regional power networks and expanding access for American technology suppliers. Delegates from Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, and Zambia will travel to Denver …

LUSAKA — Zambia has attracted nearly $10 billion in mining investment commitments since 2021, yet the country’s copper output has expanded by just 90,000 metric tons over the same period, underscoring the formidable execution challenges facing Africa’s second-largest producer of the metal. The gap between pledged capital and physical output …

Companhia do Pipeline Moçambique-Zimbabwe (CPMZ), Lda. is moving to expand one of Southern Africa’s strategic fuel supply routes, with a major capacity upgrade of the Beira-Harare corridor set to increase the volume of petroleum products transported into regional markets. CPMZ will break ground on 2 September 2026 in Nhamatanda, Sofala …

TOMRA Mining has been awarded a contract by Pilgangoora Operations, a subsidiary of PLS Group Limited (PLS), for the supply of sensor-based ore sorting equipment for the proposed P2000 Expansion Project (P2000 Project) at the Pilgangoora Operation in Western Australia. The contract forms part of PLS’ approved pre-Final Investment Decision …

ACTOM, Africa’s largest manufacturer, repairer and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment will exhibit at Electra Mining Africa 2026, taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. Scheduled for 7 to 11 September. The company will use the platform to showcase its fast-growing energy storage capability with lithium-ion batteries, Battery Energy Storage Systems …

By THEMBISA FAKUDE* President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia has won the elections, giving him five more years in power. The Zambian economy has been performing relatively well, with the Zambian Kwacha often stronger than the South African Rand, a development most Zambians celebrate. Notwithstanding, Zambia remains poor and underdeveloped; Hakainde …