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Hexagon is helping miners to extract additional value out of mining operations through integrated, life-of-mine technology. With operations across Africa, including in Zambia, Hexagon believes safety should be dovetailed to mining optimization, the company’s core business. According to Dave Goddard, President of Hexagon’s Mining division, technology and trust are key …

As mines push for tighter cost control and improved blast outcomes in constrained environments, AECI has positioned SmartShot Nano as a solution to one of the industry’s quieter productivity gaps: small-pattern blasting. Unveiled at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, the compact electronic initiation system is designed specifically for development …

The UAE and Zambia have explored new ways to enhance their trade relationship, with a focus on attracting investment and tapping into untapped sectors. The move underscores a growing partnership aimed at boosting economic opportunities on both sides. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, met Hakainde …

Diversified downstream energy solutions provider Puma Energy and Hass Group, a leading oil marketing company in Africa have inked a lubricant distribution partnership covering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agreement was signed at the just ended Investing in African Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town. The agreement marks …

In the face of tariffs, immigration curbs, reduced development funding and growing nationalism, conventional wisdom suggests Africa faces strong geopolitical headwinds. However, the apparent disorder may have a significant upside for the continent. This emerged from a passionate debate on the main stage on Day 2 of Investing in African …

A powerhouse panel set the tone for Mining Indaba on 9 February 2026, bringing together the Ministers of Mines from South Africa, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, alongside CEOs from leading global mining houses including Ivanhoe, in a high-level discussion that kicked off the week’s agenda with authority …

Sedna Africa has completed the design and deployment of a high-performance wireless network supporting autonomous drilling operations at First Quantum Minerals’ Sentinel Mine. According to the company, the project demonstrates robust network engineering, designed for mobility and harsh operating conditions, enabling automation systems to operate safely, continuously and at scale …

The Investing in African Mining Indaba opened today with a compelling keynote address by President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia, who offered a reflective yet forward-looking narrative on Zambia’s mining journey, Africa’s place in the global economy, and the urgent need for partnership-driven growth. Anchoring his address on the theme of …

Reinforcing its role as a strategic partner to the mining sector at a time of rapid transformation across Africa and emerging markets, Zutari will once again take part in African Mining Indaba 2026 from 9 to 12 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Recognised as the continent’s premier …

The Zambian government is using the global stage of Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 to signal that its mining reform agenda is moving from policy to execution, with President Hakainde Hichilema confirmed as keynote speaker for the Opening Ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa from 9–12 February 2026. As …