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Chinese mining companies are reportedly among those that have been invited to make bids for the troubled Zambian mine, Lumwana Copper Mine, despite its owners pouring cold water on the sale claims. The mine which is owned by Barrick Gold Corp, the world’s second largest bullion miner, has been under …

Social transitioning is a vital aspect of mine closure that can no longer be ignored. This was the clear message from the 13th International Conference on Mine Closure in Perth earlier last month. SRK is an independent, global network of consulting practices in over 45 countries on six continents. Its …

MAXAM, a global technology company specializing in the design, development, manufacture and application of energetic materials, has been selected by NFCA Africa Mining Plc as its blasting solutions supplier for the underground copper mine that the company operates in Chambishi, Zambia. The contract has been granted following a trial period …

During the 2019 National Budget, Dr. Bwalya Ng’andu made mention that Sales Tax would not be implemented yet Value Added Tax (VAT) would be maintained. During the budget speech, the Minister noted that government wanted to do away with VAT due to many leakages in the collection process. “Government has …

Electrical crane materials and flexible cables supplier Powermite has appointed FS Musonda Trading, in Kitwe, the Zambian agent for its materials handling product offering. It is important to have a local representative in the country looking after South Africa-based Powermite’s interests, Powermite director Donovan Marks said recently. “We are regularly looking for …