Congo’s state-owned mining giant, Gécamines, has announced a landmark purchase of 100,000 tonnes of copper from Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM), the majority-owned operation of China’s CMOC. The acquisition represents 20% of TFM’s annual copper output, reflecting Gécamines’ equity stake in the mine, and marks the official launch of Gécamines Trading,Continue Reading
Zambia at the Forefront of Africa’s Mining Investment Hub The Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, set to take place in Cape Town from February 9–12, is once again bringing together governments, investors, and mining operators from across the continent. Zambia, with its rich copper belt and emerging critical minerals,Continue Reading
Zambia’s Construction and Infrastructure Pipeline Creates Targeted Growth Opportunities As construction equipment manufacturers plan for 2026, they are navigating a global market shaped by cost pressures, cautious capital spending and selective pockets of growth. According to Paul Manger, Executive Director of Product Marketing at Kubota Tractor Corporation, high interest rates,Continue Reading
Cementation Africa’s strategic fleet management model is increasingly relevant to Zambia’s expanding underground mining sector, where operators are under pressure to improve safety, control costs and maintain production continuity across deepening copper and gold operations. As Zambian mines move toward more complex underground developments, the ability to deploy a flexibleContinue Reading
Expanding representation across major African markets The Wirtgen Group is pleased to announce Panafrican Equipment Group as new authorised dealer, offering its full range of products and technologies in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi (East Africa), and in Ghana, Sierra Leone (West Africa). In Nigeria, the group of company’s mineralsContinue Reading
Demand for Rokbak’s robust and reliable articulated haulers remained strong in 2025 despite the challenging market conditions seen in the construction equipment industry. The company celebrated milestones, new dealers and lots of Rokbak trucks out working for customers on demanding job sites around the world. As the year draws toContinue Reading
New Holland Construction has launched its next-generation telematics and fleet management platform, myNewHollandConstruction, marking a significant advancement in connected equipment technology for mining, construction, and large-scale earthmoving operations across Africa. The platform replaces the existing FleetForce Telematics system and will come standard on 2026 model year equipment. As mining operationsContinue Reading
John Deere has announced an agreement to acquire Tenna, a US-based construction technology company specialising in mixed-fleet equipment tracking and asset management solutions—a move expected to significantly enhance digital fleet optimisation for mining and heavy industrial operations worldwide, including Zambia. As mining operations across Zambia increasingly adopt data-driven decision-making toContinue Reading
ESI Africa is thrilled to announce the release of Volume 6 of Powering Mines & Industry, addressing one of the most critical themes shaping Africa’s future: the intersection of mining, industrial power, and the global energy transition. This volume is essential reading for professionals navigating the rapidly evolving landscape ofContinue Reading
Zambia has made history by becoming the first African country to accept the Chinese yuan for the payment of mining taxes, marking a significant shift in how resource-rich economies manage fiscal policy. The move reflects a broader continental trend toward currency diversification as governments seek to reduce reliance on theContinue Reading
