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Leading the way in Quality HDPE Pipes for more than a decade.

Rare Plastics has since it’s inception in 2013 strived to be the leading supplier of high quality HDPE piping products in the African market. Rare Plastics prides itself on the quality of pipes that they produce. Only virgin grade polymers certified to ISO4427-1 is sourced from accredited and reputable international …

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MiningForum 2026 spotlight challenges, opportunities in mining

Offering opportunities for knowledge exchange over the past 30 years, the MiningForum remains an important European networking platform for the continent’s mining industry. Slated for the 18th to the 19th of June, the MiningForum 2026, under the theme of ‘Raw Materials Momentum’ will discuss current developments along the entire raw …

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Powering Africa’s Mining Future through Partnerships

The time is ripe for Africa’s mining sector to realise its full potential. With vast mineral reserves, the continent holds the resources needed to drive the next phase of development, both for Africa and the world. As global debates continue over which minerals will fuel this growth, renewed international interest …

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C&I Energy + Storage Summit Set to Electrify Zambia’s Business Landscape

The C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia, a pivotal event for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, is poised to launch on August 27-28, 2025, in Lusaka. This landmark summit will introduce a dynamic platform aimed at tackling pressing energy challenges and delivering sustainable solutions for the commercial and …

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The lube kitchen part 4: foam inhibitor additives – bursting your bubble

The journey through the world of additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, continues. This time, we dive into the bubbly world of foam inhibitors. What are they? Methyl silicone and organic polymers What do they do? Prevent the formation of foam How do they do it? Reduce the surface …

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CEC market capitalisation exceeded US $1 billion

The Copperbelt Energy Corporation’s (CEC) market capitalisation has exceeded US $1 billion, a historic first for any company listed on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE). The Company Secretary, Julia Chaila said crossing the one-billion-dollar threshold reflects confidence in business operations and strategy as CEC continues to provide reliable and sustainable …

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Seasoned metallurgist appointed at Muntanga Uranium

GoviEx Uranium has appointed Deogratias Bukunkwe as Project Commissioning Metallurgist to further advance the development of its Muntanga uranium project. Bukunkwe, brings more than 25 years of process start-up and operations experience, including senior start up roles at Kayelekera and Langer Heinrich uranium mines, leading the Operational Readiness at DRA …

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KSB GIW® MDX Pump Sets New Industry Standard with Technological Breakthroughs.

As the industry standard for mill duty cyclone feed applications, KSB’s GIW® MDX pump keeps raising the bar for performance in the mining sector. The MDX pump was first released in 2008 as a specifically designed solution to the shortcomings of conventional slurry pumps. It was created from the ground …

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US-Africa Power Play: New Cobalt & Copper Giant Rises in Zambia

A seismic shift is underway in Zambia’s mineral-rich landscape, as US-based critical minerals developer Terra Metals and resource investment firm Metalex Commodities ink a deal to create what they boldly term a “new copper and cobalt production powerhouse.” The strategic partnership, dubbed Lunda Resources, is poised to reshape the global …

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Paratus, TouchNet partner to launch Zadara AI Sovereign Cloud

Paratus Zambia in partnership with TouchNet has launched the Zadara AI Sovereign Cloud, an enterprise-grade cloud computing solution now available locally and is hosted at the Paratus Zambia Data Center. While this solution has been successfully deployed in other African markets, its launch in Zambia marks a major milestone in …

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