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 that the administration …
Read More »BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar launch battery-electric haul truck trial
BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar have launched a trial of two Cat® 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks at a mine-site demonstration in Western Australia’s Pilbara as part of an industry-first collaboration. Following three months of on-site testing at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine, the trial is showing meaningful …
Read More »Airtel Zambia Enters the Billion-Dollar Club on LuSE
Crossing the US$1 billion market capitalisation threshold on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE), Airtel Networks Zambia Plc has joined an elite tier of listed companies and marking a defining moment in Zambia’s capital market history. The milestone, recorded as at 8 June 2026, reflects sustained investor confidence in the company’s …
Read More »The Toxic Toll of Zambia’s Critical Minerals Rush
By standardizing on a booming global demand for transition metals, Zambia has positioned itself at the epicenter of the modern clean-energy supply chain. But in the dusty neighborhoods of Kabwe and the industrial corridors of the Copperbelt, the rush for copper, zinc, and manganese is extracting a devastating human toll, …
Read More »Africa’s power shift gains momentum as renewables outpaces non-renewable energy investment by 8:1.
Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. In 2025, Standard Bank’s financing for renewable energy power generation outpaced that for non-renewable power generation by a ratio of 8:1, signalling a shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy systems across the continent. With nearly 600 million people across Africa still …
Read More »CEC convene EGM to appoint auditors
Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) this week hosts a virtually extraordinary general meeting (EGM), this week (Friday). Company Secretary, Julia Chaila said the proceedings will be streamed live through the Corpserve e-EGM platform. The EGM is scheduled to consider and adopt the recommendation for the appointment of Messrs PricewaterhouseCoopers Zambia as …
Read More »SKF Cooper sealed split spherical roller bearings
SKF Cooper sealed split spherical roller bearings offer what standard bearings cannot, a powerful combination of an innovative split design coupled with premium quality and excellent craftsmanship. The pairing enables rapid installation, seamless replacement as well as simplified repair and maintenance, delivering minimal disruption to operations and securing swift turnarounds. …
Read More »SKF to showcase energy technologies at Tech & Innovation Summit
SKF is hosting its yearly virtual Tech & Innovation Summit, bringing together industry leaders and experts to showcase technologies, products and solutions designed to help close the energy efficiency gap in industrial operations. Under the theme ‘Closing the energy efficiency gap’, SKF will present tailored solutions that improve energy efficiency, reliability and uptime across various applications including data centres, …
Read More »VEGA Elevates Zambia’s Mining Measurement Edge
Zambia’s mining sector continues to anchor the national economy, with copper remaining the country’s most valuable export and a critical driver of industrial development. As global demand for copper, cobalt, and other critical minerals intensifies (particularly for renewable energy technologies) Zambia is positioning itself as a strategic supplier. Yet, despite …
Read More »New Leadership at Sandvik: Patrick Murphy Appointed President of Mining
The Sandvik Group has announced a significant transition within its executive leadership, appointing Patrick Murphy as the new President of the Mining business area and a member of the Group Executive Management. Set to take effect on 1 July 2026, Murphy succeeds Mats Eriksson, who is stepping down as part …
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