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VEDANTA Resources, the global metals and mining giant controlled by Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal, is strategically transferring ownership of its key Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) asset in Zambia to a newly created, US-based subsidiary, CopperTech Metals. This significant structural move is primarily aimed at capitalizing on the growing support and …

Cutting-edge technology and solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are embraced by specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, where the extreme accuracy of data used to assess and diagnose machine health is paramount. However, it is important that certain diagnostic responsibilities are not just assigned to AI tools without considering the …

KSB has launched the ELN-150 Imvubu, a powerful new self-priming wastewater pump engineered and manufactured in South Africa for tough African conditions. Named after the Zulu word for hippopotamus, the Imvubu draws inspiration from its large lifting “ears” and a massive free-pass “mouth” that mimics the animal’s strength and bulk. …

Tega Industries Africa hosted the third chapter of its Mineral Processing Conclave in Pretoria on Friday, 3 October, to unite industry leaders and technical experts to shape the future of mining across the continent. These are exciting times for miners and the industry is entering an exciting phase with global …

Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, today unveiled its plans to directly improve the lives of 10 million people across the continent by 2030. The strategy will be delivered through targeted initiatives under four core pillars namely Financial Empowerment, Education, Environmental Protection and Digital Inclusion (FEED). …

Maamba Solar Energy Limited has launched the construction of a 100 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Maamba, described as a ‘game-changing’ step towards ending the power crisis and advancing climate and energy goals in the Southern Province. Attended by government officials, investors, community leaders and residents the groundbreaking ceremony …

By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck   The topic of oil additives is vast, and Steven Lumley – technical manager for WearCheck  – continues the conversation around these essential components of a good engine-management programme, this time with a new focus: detergent additives.   What are they? Organo-metallic compounds of …

Shuka Minerals is poised to finalize its acquisition of Zambia’s historic Kabwe Zinc Mine, having secured a crucial £2 million funding facility. This strategic move, bolstered by a significant capital injection from Gathoni Muchai Investments Limited (GMI), paves the way for accelerated geological, mining, and mineral processing planning at the …

Prospect Resources has commenced phase two drilling and exploration programmes at its Mumbezhi Copper Project in the Copperbelt. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Prospect, Sam Hosack said the phase 2 programme has been designed to validate the significant potential for a material, large scale resource at Mumbezhi. …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that progress on Zambia’s economic reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Credit Facility has been strong, despite repeated external shocks. According to the Fund, since the program was approved in August 2022 and augmented in 2024, it has provided critical support—both financial …