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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, …

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has announced plans to invest US$650 million, to double copper output and extend the life of Kansanshi Mine, to 24 years However the mining firm has cautioned shareholders that the expansion project can only go ahead if the company is confident of a competitive fiscal regime, …