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Seriously safe boots for the mining industry

With Africa holding 30 percent of the world’s mineral reserves, the industry is poised for further investment as operations scale across the continent, notably in Southern and central Africa. Bata Industrials South Africa, a South African-based safety shoe manufacturer, believes in the need to begin with the basics of a …

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Zambia Lights Up the Future: Groundbreaking Mini-Grid Initiative Unveiled

Lusaka, Zambia – Embracing a brighter future, Zambia has unveiled a novel financial mechanism to illuminate rural communities with the power of mini-grids. This ambitious initiative, spearheaded by President Hakainde Hichilema’s visionary 1000 Mini-Grid Initiative, promises to transform the lives of millions currently living in the shadows. The cornerstone of …

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Berlin forum to digest on raw materials’ sustainable transformation

With sustainability discussion topping most agenda in different sectors, another international mining forum is expected to discuss sustainable transformation of the raw materials in the mining sector. Slated for the 6th and 7th of June, the 17th Mining Forum in Berlin is expected to bring together experts, managers and decision-makers …

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South Africa’s Nuclear Power Ambitions – Pioneering Reactor Exports

In a groundbreaking discussion at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Stratek Global’s Chairman Kelvin Kemm, asserted that South Africa is poised to become a nuclear reactor exporting nation. Highlighting the country’s status as the first to develop a commercial Small Modular Reactor (SMR), Kemm unveiled the HTMR-100, positioning South …

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SKF unleashes raid to stamp out counterfeit bearings

Authorities, with collaborative support from SKF, recently conducted a large, highly effective raid action on a very well-known bearing seller of SKF bearings in Cape Town. The bearing seller, who has been on SKF’s radar for quite some time, has been selling counterfeit SKF bearings to numerous customers in the …

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New SKF quick lubrication review tool hits market

SKF is proud to introduce SKF Quick Lubrication Review, an innovative new tool that enables customers to discover more about their plant lubrication practices and compare them with industry peers and competitors with the view of enhancing their own procedures. “Correct lubrication is essential to machine and plant uptime, especially …

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First Quantum Doubles Down on Zambian Growth, Eyes Renewable Energy Play

First Quantum Minerals, a Canadian mining giant, reaffirmed its commitment to Zambia with ambitious expansion plans and a bullish outlook for the country’s role in the global green metals race. In its preliminary production and guidance update, the company underscored its dedication to the S3 Expansion project at the Kansanshi …

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Koryx Copper Strikes Copper with IP Survey, Paving Way for Targeted Drilling in 2024

Koryx Copper, a mineral exploration and development company with its sights set on Zambia’s Copper Belt, has uncovered promising veins of potential beneath the surface. Armed with the results of a meticulous induced polarization (IP) survey, the company is now charting a course for targeted drilling in 2024, fueled by …

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CEC kick off key power infrastructure projects

CEC has announced that the company’s blueprint should deliver steady growth for the business over the coming years. Owen Silavwe, CEC Managing Director said government efforts to create a private sector-lead economy supports the company’s effective and efficient execution of its strategy. “The Group is in a much better position …

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KANSANSHI US$1.25 BILLION S3 EXPANSION ON TRACK, SAYS FIRST QUANTUM

As part of its 2023 Preliminary Production and 2024-2026 guidance issued on Monday, First Quantum Minerals Ltd has reiterated its commitment to delivering the ‘S3 Expansion’ project at the Kansanshi mine, near Solwezi, North-Western Province. The announcement was made as part of a stock market announcement guiding recent and future …

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