By Mwila Banda The Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC) Mining and Non-Mining Rights Licensing Committee has begun sittings to review applications for various mining and non-mining rights submitted to the Commission. Established under the Minerals Regulation Commission Act No. 14 of 2024, the Committee represents an important institutional mechanism for ensuring …
Read More »Mwanawasa Takes the Helm at Trafigura Zambia
Trafigura has appointed Chipokota Mwanawasa as Executive Director in Zambia, reinforcing its leadership across metals and minerals, energy and logistics in a market central to global copper supply and regional energy trade. Based in Lusaka, Mwanawasa will coordinate the group’s activities in Zambia including strategic business development and engagement with …
Read More »CEC receives Energy Transformation Leadership award
Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) Group Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Owen Silavwe, has received the Energy Transformation Leadership Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing energy transition at the Energy Forum for Africa (EFFA) in Lusaka. The recognition reflects CEC’s long-standing commitment to diversifying Zambia’s energy mix. Before the country …
Read More »Multotec opens new facility to celebrate 25 years
Multotec Zambia is marking its 25th anniversary in 2026 with the opening of a new facility which serve as the Central Africa Regional Head Office, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the country and the region’s mining industry. Multotec’s expertise, technology, and service capabilities closer to customers, while positioning the business …
Read More »CEC scoops awards at ZCMCA 2026 – Updates
By Nkosilathi Mudiyi Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) has won the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and the Most Liquid Stock of the Year awards at the Zambia Capital Markets Conference and Awards (ZCMCA) 2026 gala dinner held at Avani Victoria Falls Resort in Livingstone on 2 October. The ESG Award …
Read More »Atomic signs binding funding commitment
Australian Stock Exchange-listed uranium development company focused on advancing a portfolio of uranium assets in Africa, Atomic Eagle’s largest shareholder, Menel Energy and Resources has signed a binding commitment to exercise an aggregate of 35,149,113 options at an exercise price of $0.31 per option. Under the commitment, Menel has irrevocably …
Read More »Five more years for President HH
By THEMBISA FAKUDE* President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia has won the elections, giving him five more years in power. The Zambian economy has been performing relatively well, with the Zambian Kwacha often stronger than the South African Rand, a development most Zambians celebrate. Notwithstanding, Zambia remains poor and underdeveloped; Hakainde …
Read More »SKF SA extends engineering excellence across Africa
SKF South Africa’s Application Engineering Services cover a wide suite of solutions including installation, lubrication systems, condition monitoring and bearing remanufacturing. At the core of the company’s Application Engineering strategy is a commitment to move beyond the development and installation of housings, bearings and sealing systems by integrating reliability services …
Read More »Ground Mobility sponsor the Forklift Driver Competition
Lifting Africa is proud to announce Ground Mobility Systems as the Official Ground Mobility Solutions Sponsor of the Forklift Driver Competition, taking place at Electra Mining Africa 2026 from 7–11 September 2026 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec. As one of South Africa’s leading providers of heavy-duty ground mobility, aluminium …
Read More »Atlas Copco leads portable power charge
Southern Africa’s industrial and mining growth is powering a sharp rise in demand for dependable portable energy. With sustainability and compliance at the forefront, businesses are seeking solutions that balance efficiency with environmental responsibility. Standing at the innovation forefront is Atlas Copco Power Technique, offering advanced generator technology and adaptable, …
Read More »
Zambian Mining News The Premium Source of Information on The Zambian Mining Industry