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Kwikspace Modular Buildings (Kwikspace), provides quick, reliable and relocatable solutions provided to Zambian mining communities. A leading manufacturer of modular buildings, which has previously completed a number of projects in Zambia, has broadened its operations by opening a branch in Lusaka. Kwikspace’s branch was established to facilitate the workings of …

Kagem emerald mine has opened its doors to top Ethiopian Mining officials for a fact-finding mission to Zambia to enable them get a better picture of how they might promote the development of Ethiopia’s emerging gemstone mining sector. The economic impact of emerald mining in Zambia was a particular highlight …

The Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) has announced a partnership with the Copperbelt University (CBU) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to boost Zambia’s capabilities and capacity to implement solar energy projects. The cooperation involving solar energy curriculum development and renewable energy development training commences at the time CEC …

GoviEx Uranium Inc. has completed transaction to acquire African Energy Resources’ Chirundu and Kiraba uranium mineral interests. “The combination of African Energy’s Chirundu and Kiraba Valley tenements with GoviEx’s Mutanga Project finally unites these neighbouring properties, and significantly expands and improves the potential economies of scale,”  said Govind Friedland, Executive Chairman …

Bell Equipment has signed an agreement with global excavator specialist – Kobelco Construction Machinery Co. Ltd (Kobelco), for exclusive distribution and support of the company’s excavators in the Southern African region. Stephen Jones, Bell Equipment Group Marketing Director said the partnership should provide both companies with the stability needed to …

Surface mine tailings and discards at the Kabwe project will soon be utilised to recover lead, zinc and vanadium. Jubillee Platinum and BMR Group have established a joint venture – Kabwe Operations to recover the minerals from an estimated 3.2 million JORC compliant tonnes of surface assets. The JV will …

Bell Equipment has announced intentions to enter Southern Africa’s tipper truck market through a partnership with KAMAZ, a Russian-based company. Synonymous with providing purpose designed trucks to the harshest applications, KAMAZ’s consistent strong performance in the challenging Dakar Rally is to spur, the company’s portfolio expansion. “After a long period …

Zambia is for the first time participating in the Shell Eco-Marathon, a competition that challenges student teams from around the world to design, build and drive the most energy-efficient cars. CEC has fully sponsored the University of Zambia’s (UNZA) Students’ Research Group to build a prototype energy efficient car named …

Nearly 2 000 Zambian villagers can pursue a claim for damages in English courts for environmental pollution after London’s Court of Appeal on Friday rejected an appeal by diversified miner Vedanta. Reuters reported that Vedanta Resources and its Zambian subsidiary Konkola Copper Mines had appealed against a ruling in May …

Peninsula Energy Limited has decided to exit and sell its interests in the Karoo Projects in South Africa. According to the company (Karoo Projects) a divestment of 74% interest in the Karoo Projects through an active process over the remainder of the 2017 calendar year is on the cards. Peninsula …