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Mumbezhi copper project in the north-west of the country has been granted two large scale mining licences (LML). The developers of the project Prospect Resources the development marks a significant transition for Mumbezhi. “The rapid grant of the LMLs over Mumbezhi is a testament to both the underlying opportunity presented by …

Fully integrating into the mine site’s Cat Command autonomous haulage fleet to control haul road dust, the market’s first commercially available AWT is built on the field-proven 789D mining truck chassis and integrates the truck, tank and Cat Water Delivery System (WDS), connected with Cat MineStar™ technology. Helping prevent haul …

Industry experts, legislators, and investors to investigate the copper potential of Africa are set to convene at African Mining Week 2025, later this year. This year, the event will be held under the theme: ‘From Extraction to Beneficiation: Maximizing Africa’s Mineral Wealth’ African Mining Week 2025 will be a vital …

Volvo Construction Equipment is releasing six new excavator models in Africa and the Middle East, with up to 15 percent greater fuel efficiency, improved productivity and maintenance options, and a brand-new operator environment. The six new models – the EC210, EC220, EC230, EC260, EC300, and EC360 – combine cutting-edge technology, …

The catastrophic collapse of the Sino Metals tailings dam in Chambishi, Zambia, has sent shockwaves through the mining industry, serving as a chilling reminder of the potential for environmental devastation as the world’s appetite for minerals grows. The 18 February 2025 incident, which unleashed over 50 million litres of acidic …

Kabwe, Zambia – In the heart of Kabwe, a city scarred by decades of industrial neglect, a new chapter of environmental injustice is unfolding. Children, already burdened by the devastating effects of lead poisoning from a defunct mine, now face intensified health risks as the Zambian government facilitates the resurgence of …

Rongxing Investments has been shut down with immediate effect for repeatedly polluting the Lulamba River, which connects to the Kafue River. Despite warnings from the Mines Safety Department, investigations indicate the company’s environmental violations. “We have since instructed all relevant authorities including Zambia Environment Management Agency (ZEMA), Mine safety department …

Global mining giant Barrick Gold has solidified its commitment to Zambia, signing a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government’s Industrial Resources Limited (IRL). This move signals a significant push to bolster exploration and mining activities in the mineral-rich nation, aligning with Zambia’s ambitious goal of tripling its copper …

Innovative and reliable equipment solutions for the construction, mining, and industrial sectors  SkyJacks says its solutions are designed to meet the stringent demands of sectors such as mining, engineering, and construction. The company has penned an exclusive distribution agreement with Atlas Lifting and Rigging (ALR) across Southern Africa. According to …

Delivering energy savings of up to 60% and an increase in Free Air Delivery (FAD) of up to 21%, (compared to fixed-speed models), Atlas Copco’s the new GA 22 – 37 VSDs (Variable Speed Drive) air compressor range is in an efficiency class of its own. Along with its ultra-efficiency, …