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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 …

LUSAKA – Zambia has launched a high-stakes diplomatic and economic offensive to more than triple its copper production to three million tonnes by 2031, positioning itself as a cornerstone of the global green energy transition. The ambitious target, revealed by Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe, comes as the world’s leading economies …

Clearer rules, stronger state participation and a deliberate push to process minerals at home, the reform agenda reshaping Africa’s mining sector is gaining momentum and the capital flows are beginning to follow. Liberia is among the most active movers, preparing to introduce a new Mining Code within the next three …

Despite constrained power availability and transmission capacity on the local market and the wider region, CEC has demonstrated resilience and agility. According to the company’s 2025 Integrated Annual Report, CEC has adapted its operating model and investment priorities to navigate challenges while continuing to create sustainable value. The resilience is …

Organisers of DRC Mining Week, have launched its 2026 teaser brochure, unveiling an expanded vision for investment, industrialisation and cross-border collaboration in the heart of Africa’s mining capital. Scheduled for Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo from the 17th to the 19th June 2026, the region’s longest-running and most …

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 …