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WMI to host seminar on critical minerals, technology

Wits Mining Institute (WMI) will next week host a seminar on critical minerals and technology. Slated for to be held at Wits University on 29 and 30 August 2024, the will focus on 21st century mining technology and a WMI exhibition. The seminar is expected to attract line-up from industry …

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Konkola Copper Mines Officially Handed Over to Vedanta Resources

In a landmark event for Zambia’s mining industry, Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) was officially handed over to Vedanta Resources, signifying a new chapter for the troubled mine and a significant moment for the nation’s economy. The ceremony, held in Chililabombwe, was attended by key stakeholders from the mining sector, government …

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FQM maintains commitment to energy sustainability

Dependable, affordable, and sustainable energy is essential for the mining sector, and by extension the development of the nation, First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has told experts at the Energy Forum for Africa Conference in Lusaka. Stakeholders from the public and private sector engaged in vital discussions regarding the future of …

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CEC scale up Solar PV projects, reduce carbon emissions

CEC Renewables’ investments in assets have boosted the company’s financial performance and positively impacted the environment. According to the company Assets Manager, Hilton Fulele for the half year period ended June 2024, CEC Renewables’ operations avoided 29,000 tonnes of carbon emissions equivalent. The development is attributed to the company 2027 …

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Copper Curse or Boon? Zambia’s Risky Gamble on New Mining Law

Zambia’s ambitious plan to triple its copper output to three million tonnes annually could be derailed by a proposed minerals regulation law that mining industry heavyweights warn could scare away investors and cripple the sector. The heart of the controversy lies in the Minerals Regulation Commission Bill, a piece of …

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