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President Hakainde Hichilema recently launched the development of a Super Pit at Barrick’s Lumwana copper mine. According to Barrick, the feasibility study for the Super Pit Expansion is expected by the end of the year, paving the way for construction to start in 2025.  Once completed, the $2 billion project1,4 …

Metso has been awarded repeat orders for a mining customer’s sites in Africa for the supply of liners for SAG and ball mills. Metso’s scope of supply includes Metallic Liners for the SAG mills, and Metallic and Megaliner ™ composite linings for the Ball mills. Additional services are offered including …

South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe has committed to attend the four-day AOW energy event in Cape Town from 7 – 10 October. AOW: Investing in African Energy brings together industry leaders to develop policy, share discoveries, secure investment, and shape Africa’s energy future. This …

Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a renewal of its Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreement covering the 105 MW power plant owned by Independent Power Producer Ndola Energy Company (NECL). The previous agreement had been in force since 2013. By ensuring the reliability and availability of the plant, NECL can meet …

Kansanshi Mining has reported a robust half-year performance for 2024, driven by higher copper prices and improved ore grades, despite ongoing electricity challenges. The First Quantum Minerals (FQM) subsidiary posted a net profit of US$117 million, a sharp turnaround from last year’s US$1.1 million loss. Revenue surged by 25 percent …