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Stanbic Bank Zambia has emphasized need to ensure the country’s mineral wealth and the mining sector are not neglected, while pushing for economic diversification. The bank said economic diversification should not prevent the local economy from exploiting its mineral wealth. Speaking during the latest Stanbic Anakazi Online Conversations webinar, Stanbic …

Maamba Collieries (MCL ) becomes the first mining firm in Zambia to operate this state-of-the-art surface miner, which could be used to mine in layers by using a milling drum without the need to drill and blast, MLC said in a statement. Zambian Mines and Minerals Development Minister Richard Musukwa this …

Built on innovation since its inception over three decades ago, global explosives leader BME – a member of the JSE-listed Omnia Group – paves the way for mines to leverage the latest technologies for ever-greater efficiencies and productivity. “Harnessing technology as quickly as it develops – and applying it to …

First Quantum Minerals’ Sentinel Mine in Kalumbila District of North-Western Province has exceeded production targets for July and August, produces over 23,000 tonnes and  25,000 tonnes of copper in the two months respectively. According to the company, the strong performance was attributed to consistent milling rates and better than expected …

Covid-19 and its associated travel, quarantine and other restrictions have had an adverse effect on the Gemstone miner Gemfields’ operations and its ability to host gemstone auctions. JSE- and Aim-listed miner says it is unable to provide guidance as to when it might be able to host its next auction, …