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Sibanye-Stillwater is among the bidders vying for the struggling Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines’ assets, which are seen as critical to the green economy as the world transitions from environmentally damaging fossil fuels. A successful bidder could be announced any time this month after a delay in finalising the adjudication process. …

The Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield is now open for applicants to submit research proposals for this year’s competition. Investing in African Mining Indaba and the Development Partner Institute have launched the 2024 Mining Innovation & Research Battlefield. The Battlefield is a high-profile platform for innovators and researchers to share …

Building on the new focus areas of research at its DigiMine Laboratory, the Wits Mining Institute (WMI) brought together industry experts at its annual WMI seminar to delved into crucial topics shaping the future of mining. The recently held WMI seminar was aimed at shedding light on innovative strategies for …

Exxaro Resource is searching for acquisitions in Africa’s key copper-producing countries and may consider partnering with existing miners as it diversifies into metals needed for the green revolution. The Johannesburg-based coal producer is looking for copper assets in Botswana, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the continent’s top producer …

Managing South Africa’s transmission network more strategically could unlock significant amounts of renewable energy capacity, to make more power available to the country, its people and its economy. This was one of the messages emerging from a presentation at the Green Energy Africa Summit on Tuesday by Segomoco Scheepers, Managing …

…for industries’ reliable and constant connectivity Paratus, the telco, data center and network services provider, has signed a reseller agreement with Starlink. Marius van Vuuren, Country Manager of Paratus Zambia applauded the hard work done by government, regulator, and other authorities, in conjunction with Starlink, in ensuring this leading-edge technology …

Barrick Gold’s transformation of its Lumwana mine into a world-class producer will provide strong impetus for the government’s thrust to revive the country’s copper industry, president and chief executive Mark Bristow said yesterday after a meeting with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema. Barrick is investing almost $2 billion in an expansion …

Billionaire Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta Ltd. has announced plans to overhaul the tycoon’s sprawling conglomerate as part of efforts to reduce a multibillion-dollar debt load. The board of Vedanta Ltd. approved a plan to separate the business into six listed verticals — aluminium, oil and gas, power, steel and ferrous, base …

…cooperation in digitalization, electric cars President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent visit to China was to seek practical solutions to development challenges confronting Zambia, according to Fredrick Mutesa, Secretary General of the Zambia-China Friendship Association. “He is looking for affordable capital and technology and offering Zambia’s natural resources, particularly strategic minerals that …

Albemarle Corporation, a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, recently signed agreements with Caterpillar Inc. to collaborate on solutions to support the full circular battery value chain and sustainable mining operations. The collaboration aims to support Albemarle’s efforts to establish Kings Mountain, N.C. as …