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ABB, Bridon-Bekaert Ropes to deliver integrated mine hoists services

The two leading OEM companies join forces to develop an integrated service portfolio for ABB mine hoists, According to the two companies, the partnership is an important step in ABB’s ambition to expand the service portfolio and maximize customer value Geographic reach will focus on the mine hoist end user markets …

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Dr Mulenga, Zambia’s Mining Trailblazer

Dr Mulenga has been a trailblazer since the outset of his mining career. He was among the very first Zambians to qualify as a geologist back in the 1970s when he attended North London Polytechnic, now the University of North London. Next came a Master’s and then a PhD at Imperial …

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FQM maintains production growth in Q3

First Quantum Minerals maintained its trend of increasing production in the third quarter of 2023, propelled by the mining firm’s execution of new agreements with the Zambian government in the previous year. During the quarter, FQM marked a significant milestone by making its first concentrate sale from the newly established …

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$15 BILLION DOLLARS ZNS SMELTER ON CARDS

Zambia National Service (ZNS) will in two months’ time commence the setting up of a USD 15 billion dollar copper smelting plant in the Kabompo district of North Western Province, Zambia National Service Commander Lieutenant General Maliti Solochi has disclosed. Lt Gen Solochi said the Government has already secured the …

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Better Technology car battery production scheduled for May 2024

According to  Better Technology Group President, Polly Wei, the production of car batteries is scheduled to commence by May 2024. Over 2,000 employment opportunities are on the horizon for Zambians in the coming year, courtesy of the Chinese company set to embark on the manufacturing of motor vehicle batteries at …

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Sibanye-Stillwater vying for the MCM assets

Sibanye-Stillwater is among the bidders vying for the struggling Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines’ assets, which are seen as critical to the green economy as the world transitions from environmentally damaging fossil fuels. A successful bidder could be announced any time this month after a delay in finalising the adjudication process. …

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FQM’s S3 expansion project at Kansanshi Mine on track

After a decade-long delay, work on First Quantum Minerals’ Sulphide No. 3 (S3) expansion project at Kansanshi Mine is now back on track. The project is expected to create almost 2,000 jobs at its peak, and FQM is taking steps to make the project more productive, efficient and environmentally friendly …

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Paratus goes live with Starlink

…for industries’ reliable and constant connectivity Paratus, the telco, data center and network services provider, has signed a reseller agreement with Starlink. Marius van Vuuren, Country Manager of Paratus Zambia applauded the hard work done by government, regulator, and other authorities, in conjunction with Starlink, in ensuring this leading-edge technology …

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First Quantum Announces Passing of Co-Founder and Chairman Philip Pascall

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum” or “the Company”) (TSX: FM) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of its founders and Chairman, Philip Pascall, on September 19, 2023. Philip passed away peacefully at home in Perth, Western Australia. Philip co-founded First Quantum in 1996, serving as the …

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Barrick to double copper output

Global mining company Barrick plans to double its copper output by the end of the decade and continue to increase its production of the metal to an estimated one-billion pounds, or 450 000 t/y, by 2031, says president and CEO Mark Bristow. The substantial growth in copper production combined with …

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