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Rongxing Investments shut down over environmental violations

Rongxing Investments has been shut down with immediate effect for repeatedly polluting the Lulamba River, which connects to the Kafue River. Despite warnings from the Mines Safety Department, investigations indicate the company’s environmental violations. “We have since instructed all relevant authorities including Zambia Environment Management Agency (ZEMA), Mine safety department …

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Barrick Forges Zambian Alliance as Mali Tensions Simmer

Global mining giant Barrick Gold has solidified its commitment to Zambia, signing a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government’s Industrial Resources Limited (IRL). This move signals a significant push to bolster exploration and mining activities in the mineral-rich nation, aligning with Zambia’s ambitious goal of tripling its copper …

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SkyJacks, ALR sign distribution deal

Innovative and reliable equipment solutions for the construction, mining, and industrial sectors  SkyJacks says its solutions are designed to meet the stringent demands of sectors such as mining, engineering, and construction. The company has penned an exclusive distribution agreement with Atlas Lifting and Rigging (ALR) across Southern Africa. According to …

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Mining, non-mining support economic resilience

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has observed that the local economy has shown greater resilience than previously anticipated in 2024. Ongoing engagement with local authorities and other stakeholders by the IMF indicate that the resilience was supported by stronger-than-projected performance in both the mining and non-mining sectors”. “We also took …

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New integrated mining information system launched

The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development (MMMD) has launched the Zambia Integrated Mining Information System (ZIMIS)  Authorities said the groundbreaking system marks a significant step forward in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and governance in the mining sector. According to MMMD, ZIMIS represents a new era of digital innovation in mining license …

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