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Zambia President to attend Mining Indaba, as Vedanta are confirmed sponsors of the event

Vedanta Resources, a mining behemoth, is one of the key participants in the upcoming African Mining Indaba. The African Mining Indaba is an annual gathering of visionaries and innovators from across the mining industry’s value chain. Vedanta Zambia Corporate Communications Director Masuzyo Ndhlovu says the company is also a proud …

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Mining set to benefit from the bilateral talks between DRC, Zambia

On Friday, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo arrived in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, for an official state visit. The purpose of the visit is to improve bilateral cooperation between the two countries. President Hichilema and Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia are expected to sign a number of agreements, …

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Fuel prices set to affect number of investors willing to invest in the mining sector

The Emeralds and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia-ESMAZ have stated that due to the high cost of fuel, the mining sector is expected to attract low investment this year. The increase in fuel prices, according to Association President Victor Kalesha, will reduce the number of investors willing to invest …

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Namibia Energy Conference will catalyze crucial conversations that will shape the future of energy in Zambia and the rest of the continent, says Hon. Eng. Kampala

Zambia’s Minister of Energy, Hon. Eng. Peter Chibwe Kampala, has revealed that he is set to headline the 4th edition of the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC2022). NIEC2022 is set to be held from the 20th to the 21st of April 2022 in Windhoek, Namibia. The two-day meeting place for …

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Zambia, Botswana set to hog limelight at the 2022 Mining Indaba

Restoring confidence in Zambia as a mining investment destination and diversification of the mining industry in Botswana and pushing for greater innovation in the sector are set to be key messages at the upcoming 2022 Investing in African Mining Indaba. The President of Botswana, Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, is …

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US to support widespread electrification and economic development in Zambia’s rural communities

The United States government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has signed an agreement with National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) International to support widespread electrification and economic development in rural communities in Zambia. The parties signed a five-year cooperative agreement expected to spur economic development in …

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‘Supportive environment, stable policies, and exploration critical to the mining industry’s long-term future in Zambia’

Mining companies in Zambia are calling for a more stable business environment that would allow them to invest more in production. The Zambia Chamber of Mines, which represents foreign mining companies operating in Zambia, stated that a supportive environment, stable policies, and exploration were critical to the mining industry’s long-term …

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A surge in mining resource nationalisation from 2020, is set to continue this year and into 2022

A“flare up” in mining resource nationalisation from 2020, is set to continue this year and into 2022, reports financial risk management, solutions and insights firm Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research (Fitch Solutions) (Fitch Solutions). Over the past 12 months, resource nationalism in top mining jurisdictions has flared up …

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Smart Technology Transforms Access to Energy

Changing the face of energy consumption and innovation demands big and bold ideas. It asks that organisations, sectors, and service providers invest in solutions that change how energy is consumed, created, and managed. And the mining sector has been meeting these big and bold requests head-on. This sector, facing complex …

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Pix4D announces entering into an exclusive reseller partnership with Beijing Skymap Technology Co., Ltd. for mainland China

Pix4D, the photogrammetry industry leader, today announced the signing of an exclusive reseller partnership with Beijing Skymap Technology Co., Ltd. a high-tech enterprise integrating software sales, service, research and development, and project integration in mainland China. With the diversification of Pix4D’s product portfolio to meet the specific needs of industries …

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