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Compact secondary belt cleaner on offer

Global innovator in the bulk material handling industry Martin Engineering has developed new cleaning technologies for applications where space for installation is limited. According to the company, the latest SQC2STM RM (Reduced Mini) Cleaner is a compact secondary belt cleaner allowing installation in close quarters, built with a narrow profile …

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Mining forecast remains positive amid new taxes

Fitch Solutions researchers have indicated that recent tax hike announcement by government recently are to prompt downside revision to the country’s copper production forecast. Government recently announced it will expand and increase taxes on mining companies operating in the country, as part of its 2019 budget. This comes after speculation …

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Zambia chamber of mines opposes proposed mining tax regime

Proposed tax changes will make it difficult to invest in Zambia Chamber of mines in Africa’s second largest copper producer has opposed the states proposed mining tax regime. This was contained in a press release issued by the COM on 04 October. More tax regime instability, massive increases, and novel …

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CEC to supply 78MW of electricity to Metalkol SA

Copperbelt Energy Corporation has signed a long-term contract to supply up to 78MW of electricity to Metalkol SA, major cobalt and copper tailings reprocessing operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Metalkol owned by Eurasian Resources Group is a leading diversified natural resources group, also a low-cost hydro-metallurgical facility. The …

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