The global leader in belt conveyor technology, Martin Engineering, introduced the next generation of safe and effective transfer point dust control equipment. After rigorous testing across many applications, the Martin® ApronSeal™ Urethane Skirting, GravitySeal™ Self-Adjusting Urethane Skirting, and the A.I.R. Control™ Dust Curtain outperformed similar products in tackling fugitive dust …
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KITWE – The rapid resurgence of Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) under the majority ownership of Abu Dhabi’s International Resources Holding (IRH) is creating a high-stakes friction point between Zambia’s industrial ambitions and its rural food security. As copper production at the Mufulira and Nkana sites surged by 40% in 2025, …
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A deepening diplomatic row has erupted over a leaked draft memorandum of understanding between Washington and Lusaka, suggesting that a US$1 billion health financing package may be tied to aggressive concessions in Zambia’s mining sector. The controversy centres on allegations that the Trump administration is leveraging Zambia’s fiscal vulnerability exacerbated …
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As mines push for tighter cost control and improved blast outcomes in constrained environments, AECI has positioned SmartShot Nano as a solution to one of the industry’s quieter productivity gaps: small-pattern blasting. Unveiled at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, the compact electronic initiation system is designed specifically for development …
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The Investing in African Mining Indaba opened today with a compelling keynote address by President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia, who offered a reflective yet forward-looking narrative on Zambia’s mining journey, Africa’s place in the global economy, and the urgent need for partnership-driven growth. Anchoring his address on the theme of …
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The Zambian government is using the global stage of Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 to signal that its mining reform agenda is moving from policy to execution, with President Hakainde Hichilema confirmed as keynote speaker for the Opening Ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa from 9–12 February 2026. As …
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Dust and carryback from belt conveyor discharge points are an ongoing problem for bulk handling operations. Efficient discharge at a transfer point requires a holistic approach with several components working in tandem. This approach aims to extend equipment life, improve safety, and address the root causes of inefficiency and downtime …
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Metso’s Direct Blister Furnace has been successfully started up at Kamoa Copper’s Kamoa Kakula copper smelter in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the first copper anodes cast at the end of December. The 500 ktpa copper production furnace is the world’s largest licensed single flash smelting furnace by copper …
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The African Mining Week (AMW), one of Africa’s mining forum, returns to the Cape Town, South Africa. Slated for the 14th to the 16th October 2026, under the theme: ‘Mining the Future: Critical Resources, Sustainability and Community Development’, the event will convene mining companies, investors, policymakers and technology providers to …
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By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Continuing the journey through the world of anti-wear additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, this final instalment of the lube kitchen series looks at additives that work their magic under pressure – Extreme Pressure (EP) additives – the other metal guardians in your …
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