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The organizers of the Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (ZIMEC 2022) have announced that the 10th edition will be held in Kitwe, Zambia’s mining capital. The organizers, the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, the Ministry of Energy, and the Chamber of Mines of Zambia, in collaboration …

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) anticipate heightened trade and job creation in North-Western Province, following government’s approval of the Kalumbila Multi-Facility Economic Zone (MFEZ). In addition, the development is expected promote the area as an attractive foreign investment destination FQM says the final approval of the facility by the Ministry of …

A thirty-year partnership between Terex Washing Systems and multi-franchise distributor, ELB Equipment, has led to customers in southern Africa delivering some of the highest quality washed sand and aggregates for use of many of the country’s flagship infrastructure projects wherever speciality and higher strength concretes were preferred. The advanced nature …

MAJOR mining companies are getting increasingly involved in the Central African Copper Belt, expanding existing operations and exploring new discoveries as the positive fundamentals for copper in terms of soaring demand and limited new supply remain in place. Those groups include Barrick Gold, Anglo American, Ivanhoe Mines and First Quantum, …

As the demand for copper surges amid the energy transition, mining experts expect supply deficits to emerge in coming years, in part due to lacklustre investment in exploration and construction of new copper mines. Mining company executives’ preference for safe, short-term returns has led to a massive underinvestment in new …

FLSmidth, a world leader in the provision of machinery and solutions to the minerals processing sector, is using Electra Mining Africa exhibition  to highlight the strides it has made toward realizing its ambitious “MissionZero” strategy, which aims to enable mines and processing facilities to achieve zero emissions, zero water waste, …

Manufacturing is an inherently energy-intensive sector. According to the EIA, 35% of energy consumption in the US is attributed to the industrial sector of which 81% is used by manufacturing. In South Africa, the industry is equally the primary user of power at 52% of the total electricity consumption, and …

Specialist electrical partner for Africa’s mining and industry Hamar with over four decades on the market continues to record remarkable growth trajectory. Established in 1981 as a panel manufacturing specialist, increasing customer demand for its quality products and expert workmanship saw Hamar Controls expand its capabilities, adding electrical and instrumentation …

Kal Tire is showcasing innovative and responsive solutions at this year’s Electra Mining, supporting mining operations looking to a future with improved ESG, safety and productivity. The company says it presents a host of innovations—from an expanded carbon emissions reporting program and a recycling solution that promotes a circular economy …

According to CEO Werner de Jager, Cashbuild is closing its two underperforming locations in Zambia because of the challenging business climate there. The group presented its financial results for the year that ended on June 26 on Wednesday. As the spike in DIY projects brought on by the Covid-19 lockout …