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The Zambian mining landscape faced a complex opening to the year as overall copper production registered a 4.27% decline during the first quarter of 2026. According to data released by Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe, total output for the period ending in March reached 208,992 metric tonnes, compared to the 218,308 …

Didier Rault, CEO of World Mining Investment, has joined the advisory board of African Mining Week (AMW) 2026. Seasoned Rault’s appointment is timely with African markets seeking fresh capital to fast-track projects development and capitalize on rising global demand for critical minerals which is expected to triple by 2030. As …

Jubilee, the integrated copper producer and resource developer’s operational and production update for the nine-month period ended 31 March indicates the Leon Coetzer, Jubilee Chief Executive Officer said the company continues to make strong progress in delivering the copper strategy, with Roan sustaining targeted production rates and the expanded concentrate …

With the introduction of the X-Air 900-20, Atlas Copco strengthens its DrillAir portfolio with a flexible, application driven portable air compressor designed for the realities of mining and construction operations worldwide. Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir portfolio of portable air compressors with the launch of the X-Air 900-20, a …

As advanced technologies continue to transform how work gets done, Caterpillar Inc. is reinforcing its commitment to the workforce behind that transformation. The company is opening registration for the Building the Future Workforce Challenge, a global innovation competition first discussed on stage at CES® 2026 by Caterpillar Chairman and Chief …

Southern African solar solutions provider SolarSaver, solar technology manufacturer Sigenergy and distributor SIAAC have partnered to simplify the shift to renewable energy for businesses across Africa, cemented by a 100 MWh corporate agreement. This strategic alliance leverages SolarSaver’s capex-free solar solutions, SIAAC’s robust distribution network, and Sigenergy’s advanced energy storage …

Zambia’s mining sector remains the undisputed anchor of the national economy, with copper continuing to serve as the country’s most valuable export and a fundamental driver of industrial development. As the global thirst for copper, cobalt, and nickel intensifies in the race for renewable energy technologies, Zambia is strategically positioning …

Zambia’s mining sector continues to anchor the national economy, with copper remaining the country’s most valuable export and a critical driver of industrial development. As global demand for copper, cobalt, and other critical minerals intensifies (particularly for renewable energy technologies) Zambia is positioning itself as a strategic supplier. Yet, despite …

The Africa Finance Corp. and the African Development Bank have each pledged $500 million towards a transformative railway project designed to link Zambia’s copper mines to international markets via the Angolan port of Lobito. This significant financial backing is bolstered by an additional $320 million contribution from Italy, as announced …

Zambia’s push to scale up copper production is facing fresh pressure as planned shutdowns at key smelters threaten to ripple across both output and critical chemical supplies. Two of the country’s largest smelters of operations linked to Mopani Copper Mines and Chambishi, are preparing for extended maintenance outages later this …