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As the dreaded Ebola virus continues to wreck havoc in West and North Africa-with the number reaching escalating levels of over 2,000 of those infected and lives claimed, some senior mining executives now seek international military support to fight it. According to World Health Organisation, the Ebola virus which has …

Zambia’s economic resilience has received a pat on the back from reputed global lenders inspite of the country facing some setbacks in realigning its economy ahead of its projected middle income status in 2030. A recent rating by globally reputed, World Economic Forum (WEF), Zambia, one of the fastest growing …

Though South Africa’s mining industry is going through turbulent times, it is still the fifth largest producer of gold in the world. It’s mining of chrome, manganese, platinum, vanadium and vermiculite make it one of the world’s largest producers of these needed minerals. In addition, South Africa is recognised as …

Two of some of the leading multinational mining companies operating in Zambia, Africa’s leading copper producer, have found a niche for their investment and have this year increased mineral production and also increased their earnings. First Quantum Minerals Limited, the Australian listed and diversified miner, with operations in Zambia at …

Canada’s First Quantum Minerals (FQM) is expecting to complete a major ramp-up in final construction and commissioning activity over the next six months as it moves to bring on line nearly US$3 billion worth of new copper and nickel projects in Zambia.  Africa remains significant in the company’s growth plans …