A diversified metals processor with operations in South Africa and Zambia,Jubilee, has entered into a strategic joint partnership with a South African PGM producer to unlock value from surplus platinum group metals (PGM) feed material generated by its booming chrome operations. The agreement follows record chrome production in the six months …
Read More »Swakop Uranium Explores Uranium Partnership in Zambia
This morning, Swakop Uranium (Pty) Executive President, Mr. Irvine Simataa, along with two officials, paid a courtesy call on Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta. The discussion centered on a potential partnership to develop high-potential uranium projects in Zambia. Swakop Uranium, a Namibian mining company …
Read More »Zambia Increases Copper Exploration to Reach 2031 Goal.
Zambia is taking bold steps to confirm its status as a worldwide copper powerhouse by starting important projects to increase exploration and output. Aiming to produce 3.1 million tons of copper yearly by 2031, the nation is strategically trying to draw investors, simplify licensing, and open up fresh mining possibilities. …
Read More »Lusaka Gears Up for Pivotal Land-Linked Zambia Conference, President Hichilema to Grace Event
With anticipation mounting, preparations are in full swing for the 4th Land-Linked Zambia Conference, set to transform Lusaka into a nexus of regional trade and infrastructure dialogue. The event, scheduled for April 10-11, 2025, at the Ciêla Resort, has garnered unprecedented interest, drawing delegates from across Africa and beyond. Under …
Read More »Lumwana Copper Mine Expansion Accelerated, Zambia’s Copper Ambitions Bolstered
The Lumwana copper mine is poised for a dramatic transformation, with its Super Pit expansion project now set to deliver initial production by 2028, according to Barrick president and CEO Mark Bristow. This accelerated timeline marks a significant step towards turning the once-struggling mine into a global copper powerhouse. The …
Read More »New drilling commence at Pangeni Copper Project
BeMetals Corp. has commenced a new 2,000 to 2,500 metre core drilling program at its Pangeni Copper Project. According to the company, the drilling aims to identify additional zones of copper mineralization and further expand the existing mineralized footprint within the priority D-Prospect area. “We are very excited to advance …
Read More »Mumbezhi granted two large scale mining licences
Mumbezhi copper project in the north-west of the country has been granted two large scale mining licences (LML). The developers of the project Prospect Resources the development marks a significant transition for Mumbezhi. “The rapid grant of the LMLs over Mumbezhi is a testament to both the underlying opportunity presented by …
Read More »Malawi’s $30 Billion Mineral Bonanza: Global Investors Flock to Untapped Riches
Forget safaris and tea plantations; Malawi is poised to become Africa’s next mining powerhouse, with a staggering $30 billion in potential mineral wealth luring global investors like bees to a honeypot. Whispers of vast uranium, graphite, and rare earth deposits, once confined to geological surveys, are now translating into multi-million …
Read More »Cat water truck defeats dust
Fully integrating into the mine site’s Cat Command autonomous haulage fleet to control haul road dust, the market’s first commercially available AWT is built on the field-proven 789D mining truck chassis and integrates the truck, tank and Cat Water Delivery System (WDS), connected with Cat MineStar™ technology. Helping prevent haul …
Read More »Copper sector expansion dialogue to dominate African Mining Week 2025
Industry experts, legislators, and investors to investigate the copper potential of Africa are set to convene at African Mining Week 2025, later this year. This year, the event will be held under the theme: ‘From Extraction to Beneficiation: Maximizing Africa’s Mineral Wealth’ African Mining Week 2025 will be a vital …
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