Empire CAT of Phoenix, AZ, has donated a 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 SLT Diesel truck valued at $70,000 as the grand prize for the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Foundation (SMEF) Benefit Truck Raffle. The proceeds are to support critical education, outreach and professional development programs for SMEF. “Empire …
Read More »Terex Trucks focuses on Benelux growth
With the economy and the construction sector set to grow at a steady speed in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg over the next few years, Terex Trucks is expanding its operations and bringing its TA300 and TA400 articulated haulers to even more customers throughout the region. The Benelux region is …
Read More »Zambia headed to CIIE 2019
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) is facilitating for some Zambian firms to showcase their products at the scheduled 2019 China International Import Expo (CIIE). The China International Import Expo is providing a platform for firms to show case their products, network with a large constituent of international buyers and sellers …
Read More »ZCCM-IH Shareholders welcome appointment of new CEO
The minority Shareholders of ZCCM-IH have welcomed the appointment of Mabvuto Chipata as the new Chief Executive Officer. According to a statement released to the press recently, Euronext Minority Shareholders said they are relieved that the Pius Kasolo page has been definitively turned. They also expressed trust in Chipata who …
Read More »Hook-block the star of Condra’s overhead crane
Leading crane manufactures, Condra Cranes have elevated in status the humble hook-block to become the key component of an electric overhead crane completed by the company for a metal refinery. This particular machine was shipped in the third week of September. The company says it is their engineering expertise, the …
Read More »Russia Digitalises Africa’s Mining Sector to Increase Output
Russian companies have offered African countries solutions based on the internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) to boost mining production. The offers follow the realisation that traditional means are becoming increasingly expensive, with productivity falling due to technical maintenance costs, unreliable equipment, reactive troubleshooting, a lower equipment utilisation …
Read More »FQM offer corporate support to Kalumbila district
Mining Company First Quantum Minerals has declared that they are firm believers in quality education and adult literacy to show this they have donated 6,600 text books worth K117, 480 to the Ministry of General Education The aim by the Miner is to be part of the drive to improve …
Read More »STAR ZINC PROJECT GETS A LIFELINE AS SPONSOR RAISES US$600K
Galileo Resources hopes to use its funds raised through a share placing to begin mining its Star Zinc project in mid-2020, as well as commencing an exploration study at its other Zambian location, Kashitu The United Kingdom based miner has raised £500 000 through the placing of 100-million new shares …
Read More »Mopani’s “Optimisation Programme” a disadvantage to locals
Mopani Copper Mine’s contractor optimization programme requires thorough assessment in order to safeguard local contractors. During a meeting in Lusaka with Mopani Copper Mines management when called on at his office, the Mines Minister Richard Musukwa made mention that the suspension of the new procurement method at Mopani still remains …
Read More »NFCA Africa Mining Selects MAXAM as Blasting Solutions Supplier
MAXAM, a global technology company specializing in the design, development, manufacture and application of energetic materials, has been selected by NFCA Africa Mining Plc as its blasting solutions supplier for the underground copper mine that the company operates in Chambishi, Zambia. The contract has been granted following a trial period …
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