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By: Nkosilathi Mudiyu Barrick is investing almost US$2 billion in an expansion project designed to increase the Lumwana mine’s annual production to an estimated 240 000 t of copper, from a 50 million tpy process plant over a 36-year life of mine, elevating this once-unprofitable operation into the front-rank of …

By: NKOSILATHI MUDIYI A new action group intends to help Commonwealth countries, including African member states, rapidly cut emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane as part of wider efforts to keep rising global temperatures within liveable limits. The country-led coalition was announced at a ministerial event on the margins …

… to entrench macroeconomic stability The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently completed the country’s second review of the 38-month extended credit facility (ECF) arrangement. According to IMF, the completion of the second review of the ECF arrangement allows for an immediate disbursement of SDR 139.88 million (about US$187 million), bringing …

With the production and consumption of plastics having skyrocketed over the past few decades, FQM’s Kansanshi Mining PLC has joined the call to action in enhancing efforts to reduce plastic pollution and seek sustainable alternatives. However, transitioning to more sustainable practices, such as recycling and adopting alternative materials, can lead …

Caterpillar Inc. has successfully demonstrated its first battery electric prototype for an underground mining truck. According to the company, the development is added to the company’s growing portfolio of battery electric and semi-autonomous technology for underground mining applications. The demonstration for Newmont and other industry leaders, at the company’s proving …