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Illegal small-scale miners operating within Konkola Copper Mines’ area have appealed to government to compel the miner to let go copper waste dumps to avert illegal mining activities. Commonly known as Jerabos, the illicit miners want government to force KCM to discharge overburdened dumps. Martin Kalunga, Chairman of the Big …

Petroleum outfit Puma Energy is optimistic that recovery signs the country is experiencing will boost the firm’s sales volume going forward. According to the company interim results for the first half of the year, various economic fundamentals have recorded positives. “Despite the down turn in fuel consumption in the industry, …

As dialogue over electricity subsidy extended to the extractive industry drag on, Energy Forum Zambia (EFZ) has challenged miners to compare local tariffs to prices paid in the region. “We are challenging the Zambia Chamber of Mines to bring in public domain tariffs obtained in other countries where there is …

Canadian junior diamond miner, Lucara Diamond has completed Mega Diamond Recovery (MDR) and the Sub-middles XRT capital projects within budget and ahead of schedule at its Karowe Mine in Botswana The new MDR circuit treats material in the size range between 50mm and 120mm and is located directly post the …

Tenova TAKRAF Africa strengthens its Botswana ties with the appointment of a local agent. Global mining, materials handling, minerals processing and equipment supplier, Tenova TAKRAF Africa has appointed Etuba Engineering, as its agent in Botswana. The appointment is expected to support the TAKRAF Africa’s ability to respond to the unique …