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TSX-listed copper miner First Quantum has announced record production and sales for 2018, with copper output rising by 6% and sales by 3%. Total copper production amounted to 605 853 t, compared with 573 963 t in 2017. The company sold 596 513 t in 2018, compared with 580 130 …

Ctrack launches ultra compact tracking devices The leading vehicle tracking and telematics provider – Ctrack, has launched its BX500 and BX600 range of wireless, ultra-compact GPS tracking devices. Ideal for use in cars, trucks and motorbikes, quads, golf carts, delivery vans and generators, the new devices are also designed to …

Construction of the US$770 million Kabwelume and Kundabwika hydro power stations and a transmission power line is scheduled to start in March 2019. When completed and fully operational, the two hydro power stations will generate a total of 163 megawatts (MW). The two projects, which will be undertaken by the …

Canada’s First Quantum Minerals (FQM) said recently that it would lay off 2 500 workers in Zambia over plans by Africa’s No.2 copper producer to hike mining taxes. The southern African country plans to introduce new mining duties, replace value-added tax (VAT) with a sales tax and increase royalties, from …

President Lungu said his administration will not be intimidated by threats from mine owners. The Head of State said this at Southdown airstrip in Kalulushi district upon arrival for a two day visit to the Copperbelt province. President Lungu said the new mine tax regime, which mine owners are using …