Projects

Despite constrained power availability and transmission capacity on the local market and the wider region, CEC has demonstrated resilience and agility. According to the company’s 2025 Integrated Annual Report, CEC has adapted its operating model and investment priorities to navigate challenges while continuing to create sustainable value. The resilience is …

The Rapid Assessment Report of Value Addition and Diversification Within and Beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain has revealed that Zambia has a 1.4 billion United States Dollar potential export value. This is from over 400 products identified in the assessment, funded by the Japanese government and carried …

The suspension on the Zulti South project has been lifted, with Rio Tinto approving an R8.5 billion (US$473 million) investment to extend the mine’s operational life to 2050 and secure continued supply of key titanium minerals. The project, operated under Richards Bay Minerals (RBM), will replace declining ore from the …

By: TRUST NDEBELE The Atomic Eagle’s maiden drill program at the high-priority Chisebuka target within the broader Muntanga Uranium Project has delivered shallow, thick uranium mineralisation. According to the company, the drilling program is the first drill program at Chisebuka in 15 years and results continue to deliver thick uranium …

Omnia Holdings subsidiary BME, in partnership with Swedish-based Hypex Bio Explosives Technology (Hypex Bio), is extending its collaboration beyond Canada by initiating an infrastructure and product development programme for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) market. The two companies will gradually introduce the world’s first commercially available hydrogen peroxide explosives …

Jubilee Metals, the London- and Johannesburg-listed company now prioritizing copper extraction in Zambia, reported on Friday, October 17, that it is making steady progress toward finalizing the sale of its substantial South African chrome and platinum group metals (PGM) operations. The divestiture represents a critical step in the company’s strategic …

TSX-listed copper, nickel and gold producer First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has outlined key steps for Zambia to achieve its ambitious target of 3Mt of copper production per year by 2032. To reach this milestone, about 815Mt of ore will need to be mined, considering the decline in ore grades from …

The Gemfields Group Ltd expects a challenging first half of 2025 but is banking on new capacity in Mozambique to drive a turnaround later in the year. However, it projects a net loss of USD24.6 million for the six months to June 30, compared with a USD13.7 million profit a …

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 …

Midrand, South Africa – Cummins South Africa is on track to rebuild 120 engines this year at its Master Rebuild Centre (MRC) in Midrand, a key part of the company’s global restoration network. The facility, which has the capacity to rebuild 14 high-horsepower engines a month, is crucial for supporting …