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Russia Digitalises Africa’s Mining Sector to Increase Output

Russian companies have offered African countries solutions based on the internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) to boost mining production. The offers follow the realisation that traditional means are becoming increasingly expensive, with productivity falling due to technical maintenance costs, unreliable equipment, reactive troubleshooting, a lower equipment utilisation …

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FQM offer corporate support to Kalumbila district

Mining Company First Quantum Minerals has declared that they are firm believers in quality education and adult literacy to show this they have donated 6,600 text books worth K117, 480 to the Ministry of General Education The aim by the Miner is to be part of the drive to improve …

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STAR ZINC PROJECT GETS A LIFELINE AS SPONSOR RAISES US$600K

Galileo Resources hopes to use its funds raised through a share placing to begin mining its Star Zinc project in mid-2020, as well as commencing an exploration study at its other Zambian location, Kashitu The United Kingdom based miner has raised £500 000 through the placing of 100-million new shares …

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Mopani’s “Optimisation Programme” a disadvantage to locals

Mopani Copper Mine’s contractor optimization programme requires thorough assessment in order to safeguard local contractors. During a meeting in Lusaka with Mopani Copper Mines management when called on at his office, the Mines Minister Richard Musukwa made mention that the suspension of the new procurement method at Mopani still remains …

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Lumwana Copper Mine Courts Chinese Interest

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 …

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