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Africa’s second-largest copper producer, Zambia, is grappling with a deepening power crisis triggered by the worst drought in living memory. The government has thrown down the gauntlet to the mining industry, demanding a 40% cut in power consumption – double the current level. The state power utility, Zesco, has issued …

In a significant development, First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum” or the “Company”) (TSX: FM) has declared commercial production at its Enterprise nickel mine as of 1 June 2024. Located 12 km from the company’s Sentinel copper mine in Zambia’s North Western Province, the Enterprise project reached this milestone just …

Adjustable chocks from SKF will play an important role in the world’s largest visible/near-infrared telescope, the ELT, which is currently under construction in Chile An unsung product from SKF’s catalogue – the adjustable chock – has played a key role in the construction of a huge telescope. The European Southern …

While many African countries benefit from mining’s growth, there remain concerns about communities adjacent to mines facing risks to their groundwater or surface water supply and resources – casting a spotlight on mines’ water stewardship responsibilities. “Africa’s world-class copper belt, for instance, holds great potential for the future, and mining …

Rio Tinto is celebrating the shipment of 4 billion tonnes of iron ore from the Pilbara in Western Australia to China. The shipment was loaded at Dampier Port on 19th July, bound for China Baowu Steel Group, the world’s top steel producer. This milestone comes 51 years after the first …