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The Rapid Assessment Report of Value Addition and Diversification Within and Beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain has revealed that Zambia has a 1.4 billion United States Dollar potential export value. This is from over 400 products identified in the assessment, funded by the Japanese government and carried …

The suspension on the Zulti South project has been lifted, with Rio Tinto approving an R8.5 billion (US$473 million) investment to extend the mine’s operational life to 2050 and secure continued supply of key titanium minerals. The project, operated under Richards Bay Minerals (RBM), will replace declining ore from the …

As the country advances ambitious targets across mining production, energy reform, and regional trade integration, the 13th edition of the Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (ZIMEC 2026) intends to examine how the country can translate momentum into long-term, sustainable growth. Scheduled for Kitwe, ZIMEC 2026 will convene …

Solid set of numbers have been reported at Jubilee Metals, as the company’s core business Molefe Mine performs well despite facing heavy rains. According to the company, the rains caused significant damage to road and bridge infrastructure in the surrounding area. Statistics from the company indicate that operations continue to …

Hexagon is helping miners to extract additional value out of mining operations through integrated, life-of-mine technology. With operations across Africa, including in Zambia, Hexagon believes safety should be dovetailed to mining optimization, the company’s core business. According to Dave Goddard, President of Hexagon’s Mining division, technology and trust are key …

As mines push for tighter cost control and improved blast outcomes in constrained environments, AECI has positioned SmartShot Nano as a solution to one of the industry’s quieter productivity gaps: small-pattern blasting. Unveiled at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, the compact electronic initiation system is designed specifically for development …

The UAE and Zambia have explored new ways to enhance their trade relationship, with a focus on attracting investment and tapping into untapped sectors. The move underscores a growing partnership aimed at boosting economic opportunities on both sides. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, met Hakainde …

Diversified downstream energy solutions provider Puma Energy and Hass Group, a leading oil marketing company in Africa have inked a lubricant distribution partnership covering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agreement was signed at the just ended Investing in African Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town. The agreement marks …

In the face of tariffs, immigration curbs, reduced development funding and growing nationalism, conventional wisdom suggests Africa faces strong geopolitical headwinds. However, the apparent disorder may have a significant upside for the continent. This emerged from a passionate debate on the main stage on Day 2 of Investing in African …

A powerhouse panel set the tone for Mining Indaba on 9 February 2026, bringing together the Ministers of Mines from South Africa, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, alongside CEOs from leading global mining houses including Ivanhoe, in a high-level discussion that kicked off the week’s agenda with authority …