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Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal, Vedanta Resources’ major shareholder has hired Chinese firm to build $498 million copper plant. The plant is set to become Africa’s largest copper-waste recovery plant and will recover 70,000 tonnes of copper annually from mining waste. Observers have hinted, the deal strengthens Indian and Chinese involvement …

Asset reliability and condition monitoring form a major part of WearCheck’s business. Through its Asset Reliability Care (ARC) division, WearCheck provides a broad range of specialist condition monitoring, diagnostic and asset reliability services across industries and throughout Africa. These capabilities include vibration analysis, thermography, online remote monitoring and diagnostics, alignment …

Mineral samples from Zambia and across the region could increasingly stay closer to the mines they come from, with Alfred H Knight (AHK) expanding its analytical footprint through a new geochemistry laboratory in Kitwe. The facility strengthens Zambia’s capacity to provide locally based mineral analysis for mining and exploration companies …

Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) has announced the appointment of Chanda Kasanda-Magubbwi as the new company secretary of the board The appointment follows the retirement of Julia Chaila from the role effective 31st August 2026. New secretary, Magubbwi is a seasoned legal and governance professional with over 18 years of experience …

Control Systems Technology (CST), a global provider of high-accuracy belt weighing systems and bulk materials measurement solutions, has officially announced their strategic distributorship partnership at Electra Mining Africa of Northwold Investments as its accredited local partner and distributor for Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Malawi. The agreement …

When Good Oils Go Bad Part 5 By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck This edition of WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series gives insight into microdieseling. There’s a creature in the ocean that kills its prey without ever touching it. Say hello to my little friend – Synalpheus fritzmuelleri, …

As mining companies face increasing pressure to meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets, BME, a leading explosives manufacturer and member of Omnia Holdings, is pioneering innovative blasting solutions that balance operational efficiency with environmental responsibility. With over 40 years of expertise, BME’s advanced technologies including dual-salt emulsions, hydrogen peroxide …

Prospect has delivered a significant step-up in the value proposition at Mumbezhi over the June quarter, with a further update to the mineral resource estimate MRE. Sam Hosack Prospect Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer said the update is significant for two reasons. “Firstly, it demonstrates the success of the gold …

The Lobito Corridor is emerging as one of Africa’s most strategically important pieces of mineral infrastructure as global powers and investors compete to secure access to the copper and cobalt needed to drive the energy transition. The United States (U.S) is preparing to put up to $1 billion behind the …

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency will host a delegation of energy executives and government officials from four Southern African nations on a weeklong trade mission aimed at modernizing regional power networks and expanding access for American technology suppliers. Delegates from Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, and Zambia will travel to Denver …