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Shuka Minerals Ltd. completed its fifth drill hole at the Kabwe Zinc Mine in Zambia, intercepting high-grade mineralization at depth even as complex underground conditions caused drilling deviations. The London- and Johannesburg-listed explorer reported a 100% hit rate for its Phase 1 drilling program at the site’s No. 2 ore …

BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar have launched a trial of two Cat® 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks at a mine-site demonstration in Western Australia’s Pilbara as part of an industry-first collaboration. Following three months of on-site testing at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine, the trial is showing meaningful …

Zambia’s mining, energy, and agriculture sectors are experiencing a wave of fresh investor interest as aggressive fiscal consolidation takes hold following the Southern African nation’s historic exit from sovereign default, according to Citigroup Inc. Economic stability is opening doors to non-traditional players, with Middle Eastern investors entering the market for …

Zambia’s state-owned mining investment vehicle, ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc, is planning to clean up its international listings and expand its free float, part of an ambitious strategy to access global capital markets and scale its metals trading footprint. ZCCM has appointed advisers to improve the liquidity and appeal of its …

The movement of bulk solids is constant, high volume, and tightly linked to production efficiency. From crushed ore to processed aggregates, materials are typically transported via conveyor belts or screw conveyors, forming the backbone of continuous production. While this seems pretty straightforward, the real challenge lies in knowing exactly how …

Crossing the US$1 billion market capitalisation threshold on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE), Airtel Networks Zambia Plc has joined an elite tier of listed companies and marking a defining moment in Zambia’s capital market history. The milestone, recorded as at 8 June 2026, reflects sustained investor confidence in the company’s …

Australian mining firm Atomic Eagle is accelerating its uranium growth strategy in Zambia, reporting a significant expansion of mineralisation at its wholly owned Muntanga Uranium Project, strengthening the project’s potential to support a future large-scale mining operation. The latest drilling campaign at the Chisebuka deposit has extended both the scale …

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), a Vedanta Resources’ Zambian subsidiary, is moving to secure its energy supply with plans to develop a 300 megawatt coal-fired power plant, underscoring the growing strain on the country’s hydropower dependent electricity system. The proposed $317 million facility, to be built in southern Zambia, will be …

…Mwanawasa coopted into the board Strategic advisory and advocacy organization, Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) has appointment of three leaders to its Advisory Board: Ambassador (ret.) Reuben E. Brigety II, President of Busara Advisors; Chipokota Mwanawasa, Policy Advisor to the President of Zambia and Deputy Head of the Presidential Delivery …

Commemorating 112 years of innovation, premium quality products, cutting-edge technologies and enduring partnerships, SKF South Africa in 2026 enters a defining chapter, one that underscores its unwavering commitment to shaping the future of industry through strategic rotating asset optimisation. SKF was established in 1914 by Swedish holding company SKF AB …