Delivering reliable, high performance and cost effective pumping solutions for heavy, abrasive slurry applications remains a top priority for submersible slurry pump manufacturer and supplier Goodwin Africa, according to Marketing and Sales Director Rui Gomes. Well positioned to meet the needs of the mining industry across South Africa and the …
Read More »Shuka Minerals Secures £2M Funding, Accelerates Kabwe Mine Acquisition
Shuka Minerals is poised to finalize its acquisition of Zambia’s historic Kabwe Zinc Mine, having secured a crucial £2 million funding facility. This strategic move, bolstered by a significant capital injection from Gathoni Muchai Investments Limited (GMI), paves the way for accelerated geological, mining, and mineral processing planning at the …
Read More »Recognising water risk in mining due diligence
Water-related risks can easily be underestimated in a due diligence study of a mining operation, with pollution and flooding being among the many aspects that prospective investors or lenders need to consider. “In most mining transactions, the issue of water generally presents a significant risk to investors,” said Peter Shepherd, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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