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After a decade-long delay, work on First Quantum Minerals’ Sulphide No. 3 (S3) expansion project at Kansanshi Mine is now back on track. The project is expected to create almost 2,000 jobs at its peak, and FQM is taking steps to make the project more productive, efficient and environmentally friendly …

Zambia National Service (ZNS) will in two months’ time commence the setting up of a USD 15 billion dollar copper smelting plant in the Kabompo district of North Western Province, Zambia National Service Commander Lieutenant General Maliti Solochi has disclosed. Lt Gen Solochi said the Government has already secured the …

According to  Better Technology Group President, Polly Wei, the production of car batteries is scheduled to commence by May 2024. Over 2,000 employment opportunities are on the horizon for Zambians in the coming year, courtesy of the Chinese company set to embark on the manufacturing of motor vehicle batteries at …

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 …