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The mining company has since taking over the unit pledged to cut down the emissions from the smelter a gas which will now be converted into production of acid which the company seeks to maximize in its production unlike releasing to the atmosphere. The completion of the upgrade programme …
Read More »ZIMEC returns to Zambia, attracts over 230 participants
The Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference (ZIMEC) returns to the capital, Lusaka with an initial attraction of more than 250 delegates and exhibitors indicating their participation in the two-day Indaba. This year’s indaba being held under the theme, “Securing Zambia’s growth by ensuring the sustainable development of its …
Read More »Judge Chali to Preside Over Kangaluwi Court Proceedings
Judge Chali to Preside Over Kangaluwi Court Proceedings Zambezi Resources Ltd advises that Mr Justice I Chali has been appointed by the Lusaka High Court in to preside over the court proceedings after the previous Judge Mr Justice Kondolo SC recused himself. The court proceedings relate to an appeal …
Read More »INVESTORS CALL FOR CERTAINTY IN SA MINING SECTOR AS NEW MINISTER TAKES OFFICE
Investors will be hoping for more certainty and leadership from government on matters of labour, mining rights, royalties and nationalisation as the new Minister of South African Mineral Resources, Ngoako Ramathlodi begins his term of office. “Investors want political certainty on how the government views mining assets, nationalisation and state …
Read More »CBM-TEC EXPO PUTS COPPERBELT ON THE MAP
By Esnala Banda The launch of the Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference (CBM-TEC) in Kitwe which took place from 28th – 29th April was a huge success attracting more than 1600 visitors. Program director Nicole Smith expressed that expectation for the conference were greatly exceeded as the expo attracted …
Read More »Kwacha weakness likely to be limited – FNB
PRESSURE on the kwacha to decline will likely be limited this week as companies convert their dollars to meet tax obligations, market watchers said. The kwacha has come under pressure against major convertibles like the US dollar, declining to a record low last due to a shortage of dollars. The …
Read More »LOW KCM OUTPUT SOURS VEDANTA
LOW copper output at its Zambian unit Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in Chingola has cost Vedanta Resources an 8.5 per cent drop in annual copper earnings on the global market. According to the global miner’s latest preliminary market report released this weekend, KCM recorded a slump of 19.2 per cent …
Read More »MINING FIRM BLACKTHORN RESOURCES TO KICK-START KITUMBA COPPER PROJECT
THE Australian owned mining conglomerate Blackthorn Resources, this year intends to commence a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) on the Kitumba copper project located in Mumbwa, Central Province. Blackthorn Resources chief executive officer Mark Mitchell said in a statement that the company will fund the DFS, with focus on priority exploration …
Read More »A Mining Firm to Kick-start Kitumba Copper project
THE Australian owned mining conglomerate Blackthorn Resources, this year intends to commence a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) on the Kitumba copper project located in Mumbwa, Central Province. Blackthorn Resources chief executive officer Mark Mitchell said in a statement that the company will fund the DFS, with focus on priority exploration …
Read More »Kalumbila Minerals To Build New Airport In North Western Province
The coming of First Quantum Minerals Limited in the emerging ‘new Copperbelt’ of North Western ProvinceA has brought with it a ray of hope for the growth of the area, once perceived ‘docile’ and lacking development. Among other projects underway besides the existing Lumwana, Kansanshi mines, is another project underway …
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