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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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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