Kagem Mining (Kagem) has been awarded a prestigious safety award by the government of Zambia’s Mines Safety Department, recognising its achievement of over 10 million Lost Time Injury (LTI)-free hours. This landmark accomplishment of 10,098,176 hours without time lost to injury underscores the emerald mine’s unwavering commitment to strive for …
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Prospect Resources has commenced phase two drilling and exploration programmes at its Mumbezhi Copper Project in the Copperbelt. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Prospect, Sam Hosack said the phase 2 programme has been designed to validate the significant potential for a material, large scale resource at Mumbezhi. …
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Gemfields is pleased to announce that Kagem Mining will shortly recommence a programme of focused open-pit mining to recover more premium emeralds. Previously, the miner had announced alongside other cost cutting measures suspension of all mining from 1 January 2025 to focus on processing ore from Kagem’s significant ore stockpile …
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Formerly Barrick Gold, Barrick Mining Corporation (TSX: B) has reported a robust start to the financial year, with Q1 earnings per share climbing 59% year-on-year. The miner continues to make significant strides toward its long-term strategic objectives, bolstered by strong performance across its portfolio of Tier 1 gold and copper …
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SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa, a leading provider of industrial gearboxes, drive systems and automation solutions, is accelerating the rollout of its ‘African Strategy’, aimed at extending technical services and support across the continent. The initiative is part of the company’s broader effort to strengthen its presence and improve customer responsiveness in …
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Forget your sleepy Sunday afternoons; there’s a mining buzz brewing in Zambia that’s got investors’ pulses racing. AIM-listed Xtract Resources has struck a rich vein of copper at its Silverking project, and the latest drilling results are nothing short of electrifying. According to Xtract’s no-nonsense chairperson, Colin Bird, a fresh …
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Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, examines a very special class of additives that is gaining importance as the technical demands placed on lubricants continue to grow at an ever-increasing rate – Viscosity Index Improvers (VIIs). What are they? Polymers and copolymers of methacrylates, butadiene olefins and alkylated styrenes. What …
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GoviEx Uranium, listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, has submitted a draft Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) to the Zambian Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA), marking a key milestone in advancing its Muntanga uranium project from feasibility into execution. The draft is now with ZEMA; the agency will examine the …
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Johannesburg: The race for Africa’s rich copper belt has intensified with global mining heavyweight First Quantum Minerals (FQM) making a significant strategic move, injecting US$15.2 million into Australian-based explorer Prospect Resources. In return for this cornerstone investment, FQM will secure a substantial 15% shareholding in Prospect, a move that promises …
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Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, has launched a lube kitchen series, created by Steven Lumley, technical manager at the company. In it, she explores the world of lubricant additives, detailing their function, how they work and their application. Part 1 focuses on the classification of lubricants. A fully formulated lubricant …
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