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i.safe MOBILE is launching the IS880.2, its latest smartphone for Zone 2/22, at the end of October 2024. The lightweight 4G LTE smartphone offer industrial customers a wide range of user-friendly features for use in ATEX zone 2/22. The robust and high-performance smartphone is equipped with a PTT/MCPTT-optimised chipset and comes …

President Hakainde Hichilema on Friday officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the Lumwana Mine Super Pit in Kalumbila District, marking a significant milestone in Zambia’s mining sector. The event, held during a one-day working visit, signifies the country’s growing prominence in the global copper industry. The expansion of the Lumwana Mine, …

President Hakainde Hichilema recently launched the development of a Super Pit at Barrick’s Lumwana copper mine. According to Barrick, the feasibility study for the Super Pit Expansion is expected by the end of the year, paving the way for construction to start in 2025.  Once completed, the $2 billion project1,4 …

Metso has been awarded repeat orders for a mining customer’s sites in Africa for the supply of liners for SAG and ball mills. Metso’s scope of supply includes Metallic Liners for the SAG mills, and Metallic and Megaliner ™ composite linings for the Ball mills. Additional services are offered including …

South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe has committed to attend the four-day AOW energy event in Cape Town from 7 – 10 October. AOW: Investing in African Energy brings together industry leaders to develop policy, share discoveries, secure investment, and shape Africa’s energy future. This …

Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a renewal of its Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreement covering the 105 MW power plant owned by Independent Power Producer Ndola Energy Company (NECL). The previous agreement had been in force since 2013. By ensuring the reliability and availability of the plant, NECL can meet …

Kansanshi Mining has reported a robust half-year performance for 2024, driven by higher copper prices and improved ore grades, despite ongoing electricity challenges. The First Quantum Minerals (FQM) subsidiary posted a net profit of US$117 million, a sharp turnaround from last year’s US$1.1 million loss. Revenue surged by 25 percent …

A major contract worth approximately €70 million has been secured to supply key equipment for Barrick Gold’s Lumwana copper expansion by Metso Minerals in Zambia. Metso’s contribution will include essential equipment for grinding, flotation, thickening, feeding and filtration processes. The order includes grinding, flotation, thickening, feeding and filtration equipment, all …

Johannesburg – Lifting Africa, the leading media platform dedicated to the continent’s lifting and materials handling industry, has announced the launch of the prestigious Lifting Awards. The inaugural ceremony, set for 29 August 2025, will recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements across the African lifting, rigging, and materials handling sectors. “We …

As Africa’s energy sector deregulates, exciting opportunities open up for financial innovation to benefit consumers. Private-sector buyers and traders can mitigate default risk and provide certified green energy at lower cost, writes Ana Hajduka, founder and CEO of Africa GreenCo. Africa’s renewable energy potential is undeniable, but it remains largely …