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Sixth and final review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the 38-month extended credit facility arrangement supporting the national reform agenda has been completed. The evaluation aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, building economic resilience, and promoting sustainable and inclusive growth has shown economic strength amid external and domestic shocks. …

JOHANNESBURG—Africa’s lifting and materials-handling sector is preparing to spotlight its top performers as nominations officially open for the 2nd Southern African Lifting Awards. Following a successful inaugural event that established a new benchmark for the industry, the 2026 edition is scheduled to take place on 30 October at the Birchwood …

A newly announced country strategy by President Emmanuel Macron signals a sharpened focus on Africa’s mining sector, positioning the continent as central to France’s long-term energy security and industrial competitiveness. As competition for minerals intensifies globally, led by China, Russia and the U.S, the strategy signals a renewed push by …

Dust and carryback from belt conveyor discharge points are an ongoing problem for bulk handling operations.  Efficient discharge at a transfer point requires a holistic approach with several components working in tandem.  This approach aims to extend equipment life, improve safety, and address the root causes of inefficiency and downtime …

By: Nkosilathi Mudiyi Zambia’s mining sector is entering a period of aggressive expansion, with national copper production poised to breach the historic one-million-tonne threshold by the end of 2025. This surge follows a robust performance in 2024, where output climbed 12% to 820,676 tonnes, signalling a decisive recovery for the …

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has been granted a 7,757-km2 package of new exploration licences in the North-Western Province. The development follows a collaboration deal signed between Ivanhoe Mines and the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development in 2024. As a result of the deal, the Ministry of Mines has …

The World Bank has urged Zambia to implement a strategic overhaul of its mining sector through targeted investments and structural policy reforms to shift from being a raw material exporter to a resilient, inclusive industrial economy. In its latest analysis of mineral-rich nations, the World Bank Group asserts that the …

Epiroc is launching a new and improved PowerROC T45. The new generation surface drill rig offers increased fuel efficiency and high availability. “We are eager to get this rig out to our customers around the world. The PowerROC T45 MKII is the perfect choice for construction sites and aggregate, cement …

The leading Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 voices have unpacked how regional integration promotion, Pan-African partnerships and policy alignment are accelerating Africa’s mining transformation, which is in turn promising to catalyse energy and transport infrastructure development, industrial and manufacturing activity, skills demand, and employment creation on the continent. As …

First Quantum’s Kansanshi Mine has successfully hosted an intensive rope rescue and first aid training exercise for mine rescue teams from eight leading mining companies in Zambia, as part of its routine annual and quarterly emergency response training programme and in preparation for the 2026 International Mine Rescue Competition. The …