Kathu, the iron ore capital of the Northern Cape province, is where condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, recently opened its newest laboratory. While for many years there has been a WearCheck office in Kathu where used oil samples could be dropped off, the nearest laboratory was in Johannesburg, where the samples …
Read More »Schneider Electric warns of critical minerals, metals shortfall
Schneider Electric is one of the sponsors of this year’s African Mining Indaba has emphasized industry partnership in meeting critical minerals and metals demand The call comes after an International Energy Agency (IEA) report indicated that the Mining, Minerals, and Metals (MMM) industries’ clean energy transition will require the quadrupling …
Read More »Energy transition ambitions put on spotlight
Formerly known as African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa, Enlit Africa 2023 returns showcasing the latest technology and services on offer in the power and energy sector Slated for 16 to 18 May at the CTICC in Cape Town under the theme: The multi-dimensional, multi-sectoral energy transition Enlit Africa includes …
Read More »KCM Secures $27m for annual Smelter Shutdown
Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM) has secured financing to conduct the annual shutdown of the Nchanga smelter, which periodically requires an upgrade of infrastructure to improve efficiency and production. The bi-annual smelter shutdown scheduled to also take place between July and August for 45 days is meant to prolong the …
Read More »US signs MoU with DRC and Zambia for Cobalt and Copper Mining and Processing for Electric Vehicle batteries
The United States of America’s Department of State released a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia on electric vehicle battery value chains. The document was signed on 13 December 2022, during the Africa Leaders Summit and states DRC and Zambia’s involvement in …
Read More »Epiroc Wins Large Equipment Order for Platinum Mine in South Africa
A leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, Epiroc, has won a large order for low-profiling mining equipment from African Rainbow Minerals for use at a platinum mine in South Africa. African Rainbow Minerals has ordered drill rigs, loaders and mine trucks for use at the …
Read More »GoviEx sells Falea to develop Muntanga, Madaouela projects
GoviEx has entered into a sale agreement with African Energy Metals (AEM) for its subsidiary Delta Exploration in Mali. According to the company Delta holds three contiguous exploration licences – Falea, Bala, and Madini collectively known as the Falea project. The sale of the Falea project is part of GoviEx’s strategy …
Read More »Chamber of Mines applaud govt’s revived passion for mining
The mining sector is witnessing revived growth spurring renewed interest from local and international investors and creating new business opportunities for the local economy. According to industry stalwart Dr. Godwin Beene, who is FQM Government Affairs Specialist, and President of the Zambia Chamber of Mines has attributed the development to …
Read More »Kagem unveils colossal 37kg cluster of emeralds
Lufwanyama-based Kagem Mining continued to put Zambia’s gemstones at the forefront of world demand this week as it unveiled a giant 37kg cluster of emeralds. The team’s find – named the Kafubu Cluster – is expected to be the most expensive single emerald piece ever sold by the company when …
Read More »Zambia to implement strategies key to raising the country’s export profile
Following the release of a five-year program to reenergize the economy through diversification from traditional copper mining to diverse growth sectors, Zambia intends to more than double earnings from exports of the agriculture sector to US$2 billion by 2026. The state wants to boost growth, add value to a variety …
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