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Women working as consulting engineers and scientists are opening doors of opportunity in mining, breaking down discriminatory attitudes and creating role models for the future. According to Vis Reddy, Managing Director of SRK Consulting, the consulting engineering sector has been an important contributor to gender transformation in mining. “The growing …

Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions will use this year’s Electra Mining Africa as a platform to showcase several new product and technology developments and solutions. “After a long period of COVID, we are now again in the fortunate position to be able to have face-to-face discussions with our customers,” says Wilfred Barkhuizen, …

Highlights from a site visit to the Nkombwa Hill niobium and tantalum, rare earth elements, and phosphate project in Zambia, as well as the ensuing thorough summary, have proven to be “massively successful,” according to Jason Brewer, CEO of AQSE-listed mining investment company Marula Mining. He added that the results …

First Quantum Minerals is poised to become a key player in the new global electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. The development comes after President Hakainde Hichilema launched the Enterprise Nickel Mine in Kalumbila. Statistics indicate that once up and running, First Quantum Minerals’ mine will be the largest producer of the …

In contrast to many of its competitors, Canadian miner First Quantum has decided to maintain its 2022 cost projection despite inflationary pressures and decreased output from its mines in Zambia. Despite second-quarter cash expenses exceeding the upper limit of the yearly guidance, the business continues to predict cash costs of …

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Zambia poised to take the lead in the electric vehicle revolution on the continent Zambia officially began its journey to becoming a key player in the new global electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem this week as President Hakainde Hichilema launched the Enterprise nickel mine in Kalumbila. Once up and running, First …

First Quantum Minerals (FQM), a large mining company with a TSX listing, plans to make significant investments in the expansion of its Kansanshi copper and gold mine. This shows not only the persistent demand for these two metals from international markets, but also the company’s dedication to a nation that recently welcomed a new political leadership that aims to raise Zambia’s status as a mining investment destination going forward. According to Dr. GODWIN BEENE, an expert in FQM government relations affairs, LAURA CORNISH. Zambia’s mining tax regime, amended in 2019, has seen investment from the sector dwindle and total copper production output stagnate ever since. But the introduction of new president Hakainde Hichilema (appointed into office in September 2021) could change this as he has reopened the door to working …

The deputy president of Zambia stated on Wednesday that $5 billion in Indian investment is planned for Zambia with a focus on infrastructure development, agriculture, and the health sector. Speaking to reporters in the Indian capital New Delhi on the sidelines of the ongoing Exim Bank India-Africa Growth Partnership Conclave, …

The long-running disagreement between Vedanta Resources and Zambia’s mines minister, Paul Kabuswe, has been directed to be resolved outside of court by ZCCM-IH, the state mining investment corporation, he said on Tuesday. “We must sit around the table and begin to discuss. We cannot solve these matters in court,” Kabuswe …