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A copper mine in Zambia has become the site of a genuine global first, with First Quantum Minerals (FQM) and Hitachi Construction Machinery commissioning the world’s first ultra large battery-electric mining truck at the Kansanshi copper and gold operation, a milestone that positions Zambia at the leading edge of sustainable …

In a significant move to challenge China’s dominance in the global green energy market, the AI-driven mineral explorer KoBold Metals has launched a substantial lithium exploration campaign within the Democratic Republic of Congo. Backed by high-profile billionaires including Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, the company has committed upwards of $50 …

The mining landscape in Zambia is undergoing a period of extraordinary transformation and growth. While copper remains the primary driver of this surge, there is a burgeoning interest in minerals essential for the global energy transition, such as cobalt, nickel, and lithium. This industrial acceleration is evidenced by the issuance …

Chinese heavy-machinery giant Sany Group is staking its future on a RMB30 billion research and development offensive, aiming to transform from a traditional manufacturer into an AI-native robotics powerhouse and its leadership is under no illusions about what failure would mean. “We are at a ‘Super Technical Window’ where the …

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, has appointed Leah Nakazwe Kooma Chief Executive Officer of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia, effective 1 April 2026. With over two decades of experience across the telecommunications, financial services, and media sectors, Leah’s appointment underscores Liquid’s strategic growth and dedication to expanding its …

Gemfiields, the London-listed gemstone miner, has signalled a period of transition and recovery following a challenging financial year defined by operational interruptions at its primary assets in Mozambique and Zambia. In a trading update ahead of its full-year results, the group revealed that delays at the Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) …

Independent global consultancy SRK Consulting is strengthening its connections, as one of the sponsors of the 13th edition of the Zambian International Mining and Energy Conference (ZIMEC). The presence at ZIMEC will be preceded by a workshop on 24 March to be held in host town, Kitwe, in conjunction with …

UMOE Advanced Composites (UAC), a global supplier of large Type IV glass fibre pressure gas storage and transportation modules, has reached a key operational milestone with the first composite cylinders rolling off the production line at its new manufacturing facility in Jiaxing, marking the start of industrial production at the …

Cementation Africa is leveraging its decades of experience in shaft sinking and underground mining at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mindola shaft in Zambia – paving the way to extend the life of the Nkana mine at Kitwe and to improve its mining efficiencies. The scope of work comprises construction and erection …

Mining advisory company, SRK Consulting has expanded its Southern African footprint with the establishment of an office in Kitwe, the heart of Copperbelt. The development comes on the backdrop of the government’s renewed commitment to supporting the country’s mining sector. “The opportunities for growth in Zambia are significant,” said Des …