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The Zambian mining landscape faced a complex opening to the year as overall copper production registered a 4.27% decline during the first quarter of 2026. According to data released by Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe, total output for the period ending in March reached 208,992 metric tonnes, compared to the 218,308 …

Jubilee, the integrated copper producer and resource developer’s operational and production update for the nine-month period ended 31 March indicates the Leon Coetzer, Jubilee Chief Executive Officer said the company continues to make strong progress in delivering the copper strategy, with Roan sustaining targeted production rates and the expanded concentrate …

By Rowan Albertyn* South Africa’s mining sector has long been shaped by systems of migrant labour, where employees travelled vast distances from rural homes to industrial centres. For decades, this reality was underpinned by hostel accommodation that may have been functional for the most part, but ultimately undesirable and unsustainable …

With the introduction of the X-Air 900-20, Atlas Copco strengthens its DrillAir portfolio with a flexible, application driven portable air compressor designed for the realities of mining and construction operations worldwide. Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir portfolio of portable air compressors with the launch of the X-Air 900-20, a …

As advanced technologies continue to transform how work gets done, Caterpillar Inc. is reinforcing its commitment to the workforce behind that transformation. The company is opening registration for the Building the Future Workforce Challenge, a global innovation competition first discussed on stage at CES® 2026 by Caterpillar Chairman and Chief …

Zambia’s mining sector remains the undisputed anchor of the national economy, with copper continuing to serve as the country’s most valuable export and a fundamental driver of industrial development. As the global thirst for copper, cobalt, and nickel intensifies in the race for renewable energy technologies, Zambia is strategically positioning …

Zambia’s mining sector continues to anchor the national economy, with copper remaining the country’s most valuable export and a critical driver of industrial development. As global demand for copper, cobalt, and other critical minerals intensifies (particularly for renewable energy technologies) Zambia is positioning itself as a strategic supplier. Yet, despite …

Zambia’s push to scale up copper production is facing fresh pressure as planned shutdowns at key smelters threaten to ripple across both output and critical chemical supplies. Two of the country’s largest smelters of operations linked to Mopani Copper Mines and Chambishi, are preparing for extended maintenance outages later this …

As the global race for copper intensifies, two African nations are emerging as indispensable players and the implications stretch well beyond the continent’s mining sector. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia are consolidating their positions at the heart of the global copper supply chain, underpinned by vast reserves, …

The Zambian mining sector is approaching a significant milestone as the Luanshya Copper Mine prepares to resume production this August following a dormant period lasting over twenty years. This resurgence is driven by the China Nonferrous Mining Corporation (CNMC), which maintains an 80 per cent majority stake in the venture, …