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The government has announced the development of draft local content regulations aimed at transforming the mining sector by empowering the nation throughout the mining value chain. The Minister of Mines and Mineral Development, Paul Kabuswe said the forward-thinking move is designed to ensure that Zambian contractors and suppliers have greater …

…futureproof its energy needs with natural gas By LINDIWE MEKWE* When it comes to reducing its environmental impact and futureproofing its energy needs, natural gas is the best answer for the mining industry. Transitioning to natural gas or renewable energy sources can improve energy efficiency significantly, thereby reducing emissions. Utilising …

Three professional engineers and scientists have achieved the status of partner at SRK Consulting: principal environmental geologist Lindsay Shand and principal geotechnical engineers Malcolm Maber and Linda Spies. Shand has been in the environmental sciences since 2000 and has published several contributions on sustainability, climate change and water management. Based …

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a keynote address at the prestigious Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town on Monday, February 3rd, 2025. This high-profile event, renowned globally as the premier gathering for mining industry leaders, will convene under the theme “Future-proofing African Mining, Today!” – a poignant reminder …

AFSIC – Investing in Africa allows companies raising capital the opportunity to connect with a variety of different investors including the top DFIs and private equity funds. While opportunities to network, pitch and be profiled on site are unmatched, African Investments works alongside AFSIC year-round to provide companies raising capital …

Recognising the vast untapped potential of the Copperbelt Province, First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has handed over a ground-breaking aerial geological survey of the Copperbelt to the Zambian government. The survey, entirely funded by FQM, addresses the lack of comprehensive documentation of the region’s mineral wealth, despite over a century of …

In a bold move to enhance transparency and accountability in Zambia’s mining sector, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, announced that the government will establish a permanent presence at all mining operations to closely monitor production levels. Speaking on ZNBC’s Morning Live program …

Zambia’s reliance on its mining sector for economic growth has long been a double-edged sword. While the country boasts significant reserves of copper, cobalt, and manganese, maximizing the financial benefits from these resources has been a persistent challenge. Complexities surrounding cross-border transactions, transfer pricing, opaque mineral pricing, and the valuation …

TAKRAF Group (‘TAKRAF’) is pleased to announce the award to engineer and supply the conveying system (CV-8001, CV-8002 and CV-8003) for Minera Collahuasi’s Ujina growth project in Chile. The main objective of the Ujina growth project is to increase the capacity of the concentrator plant. The Collahuasi mine is located …

Barloworld Equipment, a leading provider of integrated equipment solutions, is set to make a significant presence at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025, taking place from 3-6 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. As one of the largest exhibitors at this prestigious industry event, Barloworld Equipment will …