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International construction equipment manufacturer Chicago Pneumatic has appointed United Sales & Services (USS) as its official distributor in Southern Africa. The company, which operates in South Africa, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, will now supply its customers in the region with Chicago Pneumatic’s complete portfolio of construction equipment …

In addition to the major cyclone package currently being installed at First Quantum Minerals Ltd’s new Sentinel copper project in Northern Zambia, Weir Minerals Africa has since been awarded two more packages — one for Sentinel and the other for Enterprise nickel, which are also part of the greater Trident …

The new generation IP68 rated sentient handheld unit is widely regarded as the most cost effective, sophisticated and low maintenance gas detection device in the mining industry today. This high tech instrument was developed specifically to improve safety in underground mining and in any confined spaces in surface plants, and …

Gilat Satcom, a leading provider of satellite and fibre-based connectivity services in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, has announced a new system which will provide high-quality voice connectivity to people working in underground mines. Traditionally communication with underground workers has been via temporary coax cables which are prone to …

Metal earnings from Zambia rose 9% during last year compared to a year earlier, a report by the ministry of mines says. An economic outlook by the ministry of finance says, exports of various metals, copper included, earned Zambia, Africa’s leading copper producer, 8.8 % raking in US$7 086.6 million …