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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 …

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 …

Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) has launched 2026 with a strong new theme: ‘Break the Ground, Own the Shift’, positioning women as central drivers of innovation, safety and inclusivity in South Africa’s mining sector. The organisation also announced Mogaleadi Seabela as its new President, succeeding Raksha Naidoo, whose tenure …

By DR. LUBINDA HAABAZOKA Zambia has quietly made economic history. By allowing mining companies to pay statutory taxes and royalties in Chinese currency, the Yuan (Renminbi), the country has become the first in Africa to take such a step. While the decision may appear technical, its implications are far-reaching for …

By: TRUST NDEBELE Jubilee has concluded execution of a co-operation and project development agreement with Galileo Resources for the implementation of an accelerated resource exploration program and the development of Molefe Mine. The agreement combines Jubilee’s established in-country operational and processing expertise with the exploration and geological expertise of Galileo. …

Zambia’s Finance and National Planning Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, has declared a strategic shift toward sustainable, investment-driven collaboration with the United States, aiming to reform the nation’s economy and end its dependency on foreign aid. Speaking in Lusaka during an engagement with visiting U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economic …

The CBI- electric Group is a member of Reunert (Pty) Ltd which is a leading South African company listed on the JSE in the industrial goods and services (electronic and electrical equipment) sectors .Reunet manages a number of businesses focused on electronics and electrical engineering and regularly runs among the …

Building on the success of the 2024/25 edition, RMB has released its Where to Invest in Africa 2025/26 report, revealing the continent’s leading investment destinations and emerging opportunities. The latest report provides an in-depth analysis of economic trends, policy shifts and market dynamics shaping Africa’s investment landscape, helping investors and …

The United States government has abruptly postponed the scheduled signing of a $1.5 billion health funding agreement with Zambia, instead making the aid contingent upon “collaboration in the mining sector” and broader business sector reforms. The move, which links humanitarian assistance to geopolitical and economic concessions, is being described by …

Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) in partnership with Launcher Engineers Hub, successfully supported the December 2025 Kids Robotics Club held from 8th to 12th December 2025. The initiative was designed to inspire young learners by exposing them to practical engineering concepts, with a particular focus on robotics, coding, and drone technologies. …