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Sandvik To Unlock Zambian Copper Ore Body

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has entered into a long-term agreement with NFC Africa Mining Plc (NFCA) to supply the necessary equipment and skills to effectively mine the lucrative South East Ore Body (SEOB) of the Chambishi copper mine in Zambia. With the assistance of Sandvik Zambia, the mine will …

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Why mines consume such large amounts of electricity

Because of the huge amount of work, heat and processing required to produce metals, mining is one of the most energy-intensive industries in the world and accounts for an estimated 5% of global electricity consumption. In all mining countries, the industry typically represents a significant – and sometimes the largest …

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Vedanta reports rise in Zambia copper output

Mined metal production from mining conglomerate Vedanta’s Zambia copper projects was higher quarter-on-quarter owing to improved recoveries for the half-year ended September 30. The company revealed last week that mined metal production was at 29,000 tonnes, two percent higher than in the first quarter of the year, owing to improved …

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Diversifying Zambia’s Copperbelt economy with post-copper era in mind

Most developing countries that are rich in natural resources and are dependent on such resources have generally experienced poor economic performance. A strategy that has been useful in improving the economic performance of such economies is economic diversification. However, employing successful economic diversification strategies has been a challenge for many …

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