Zimbabwe’s first-ever Mining and Energy Sunrise Summit has positioned the nation as an emerging powerhouse in global mineral supply chains. The event spotlighted Zimbabwe’s exceptional geological diversity and its commitment to sustainable, value-driven resource development — aligning the country firmly with the global shift toward critical minerals and clean energy.Continue Reading

Zambia is accelerating its clean energy transition with the groundbreaking of a US$245 million, 200-megawatt solar power plant in Chief Moono’s Chiefdom, Mumbwa District — a project set to reshape the nation’s energy landscape and reduce its dependence on hydropower. The landmark ceremony was led by Minister of Energy, HonourableContinue Reading

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has intensified its oversight of the mining sector, revoking seven mining permits from companies that failed to pay required surface rights. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Mines at the end of October 2025 and published by the Mining Cadastre (CAMI) on NovemberContinue Reading

A Carter Center delegation, led by President and CEO Ms. Paige Alexander, visited the MMG Kinsevere mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo on November 7, 2025, to assess ongoing community and environmental programs. The group was received by Mr. Yi Chen, General Manager of MMG Kinsevere. The visit focusedContinue Reading

Carter Center has urged the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to modernize its mining tax system to better capture revenues from strategic minerals, particularly copper and cobalt, and channel them toward sustainable development. The call came during a forum held on October 30, 2025, on the sidelines of the 9thContinue Reading

Angola is seeking $4.5 billion in financing for a new rail link that will connect the country to Zambia’s Copperbelt, a key step toward unlocking regional trade and improving access to global markets, according to Transport Minister Ricardo Viegas d’Abreu. Speaking on the sidelines of a conference in Luanda, d’AbreuContinue Reading

Kavango Resources plc (LSE: KAV) has confirmed the presence of an open-pit gold deposit at its Nightshift prospect, part of the Hillside gold project in Zimbabwe, following a maiden JORC-compliant mineral resource estimate (MRE) that surpassed expectations. Announced on October 20, the results mark a key milestone in Kavango’s strategyContinue Reading

Fighting against rust in lubrication systems is an age-old battle. This edition of WearCheck’s Lube Kitchen Series highlights the important role played by corrosion inhibitors. What are they? Metal phenolates, basic metal sulfonates, fatty acids, amines, Zinc dithiophosphates What do they do? Prevent corrosion and rusting of metal parts inContinue Reading

Zambia’s Copperbelt continues to expand its role as a key global source of copper and cobalt. With mining activity increasing, efficient and reliable water management has become a critical success factor. Mine dewatering not only ensures uninterrupted production but also protects the safety of underground operations. Groundwater seepage and drillingContinue Reading

Antioxidants is the next area of focus in the continuing discussion about oil additives, with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck.      What are they? Zinc dithiophosphates, hindered phenols, aromatic amines, sulphurised phenols. What do they do? Retard oxidative decomposition. How do they do it? Decompose peroxides and terminate free-radicalContinue Reading