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Integrated Fire Technology returns to Electra Mining Africa

Integrated Fire Technology is gearing up for a return to the upcoming Electra Mining Africa Expo, set to take place at Nasrec Johannesburg in early September. The company will use the event to unveil its latest advancements in fire suppression technology, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to enhancing safety standards across …

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Grizzly Emerald Auction Generates US$32.5 Million

One of the world’s largest producers of emeralds, Grizzly Mining Limited has announced the results of its latest international emerald auction held in Dubai in July 2024. The auction featured mid to high grade rough emeralds from the company’s flagship Grizzly emerald mine in Zambia. The auction generated a strong revenue …

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NAPSA to invest $200 million towards construction of Maamba

The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has announced the signing of a financing agreement with Maamba Collieries Limited to invest up to $200 million in form of debt financing towards the Maamba Phase II project. The Maamba Phase II power project is estimated to cost up to $400 million, to …

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Dialogue on creating a post-mining future for communities

A dialogue session at Wits University later this month will give some new insights into practical and strategic ways for mines to do right by communities, now and into the future. The event is arranged by the Successful Application of Technologies Centred Around People (SATCAP) programme at the Wits Mining …

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DRC Mining Boom: Riches or Responsibility?

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is on a mineral rush, and the recent DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi underscored the urgency of finding sustainable solutions alongside this rapid growth. Global consulting firm SRK Consulting, with a presence at the event, highlighted the growing emphasis on responsible mining practices. “The …

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‘5-in-1 Trade Show’ brings important industries, buyers and sellers, together

Electra Mining Africa, recognized as a ‘5-in-1 Trade Show’ is set to be one of the biggest exhibitions this year. Slated for the 2nd to the 6th of September at Nasrec, Johannesburg, the event incorporates five shows – Electra Mining Africa, Automation Expo, Elenex Africa, POWERex, and Transport Expo. With over 850 companies …

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Zambia Lights Up Coal Option as Hydropower Dries Up

Zambia is gambling on a controversial solution to its crippling power outages – a new coal-fired power plant. The green light was given by the Energy Regulation Board for a 300-megawatt facility in the south, doubling the capacity of an existing coal plant. This decision comes as the nation grapples …

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Zambia Revamps Mining Strategy to Claw Back Bigger Share of Resource Wealth

Zambia, a nation long known for its copper riches, is embarking on a bold new strategy to claim a larger slice of the pie. The government recently announced plans to establish a dedicated entity for mineral investment and trading, signaling a significant shift from its current approach. This move comes …

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CEC invest in healthcare services for children

The Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) has invested seven million Kwacha in healthcare to enhance Kitwe Teaching Hospital with a new paediatric ward and ICU.   CEC handed over the refurbished Luntembwe paediatric ward and newly constructed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kitwe Teaching Hospital to improve the delivery of healthcare …

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Stalled Talks: UAE’s Bid for Zambian Copper Riches Hits a Wall

The scramble for Africa’s vast copper resources took a surprising turn this week as talks between the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) International Resources Holding (IRH) and Vedanta Resources Ltd. collapsed. The breakdown in negotiations cantered around Vedanta’s prized Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in Zambia, a copper behemoth that has attracted …

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