In June, private sector companies like Vedanta Ltd, Tata, and battery tech startup Lohum are gearing up to explore lithium opportunities in Zambia and Congo, as per Mines Secretary VL Kantha Rao’s announcement on May 15. Accompanied by ministry officials, executives from these firms will embark on this exploration ventureContinue Reading
On Thursday, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia formalized a cooperation agreement aimed at easing cross-border trade within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Ministers from both nations convened to discuss a collaborative framework and action plan designed to address persistent challenges encountered by transporters. Peter Kazadi, theContinue Reading
Jubilee Metals, a diversified metals processor focusing on Zambia and South Africa, has finalized the construction of a new front-end modular unit capable of processing 50,000 tons per month at its Roan copper processing facility in Zambia. Designed by the Jubilee Technical Services team in South Africa and shipped toContinue Reading
European countries and others have set ambitious targets to transition to electric mobility by 2035, with electric batteries being a cornerstone of this endeavor. These batteries consist of lithium and other vital minerals found in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However, the DRC faces challenges in fully leveraging itsContinue Reading
A senior White House official highlighted the importance of promoting mining projects in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia. This is crucial for securing a stable global supply of critical minerals needed to combat climate change. Amos Hochstein, White House senior adviser for energy and investment,Continue Reading
A new MacLean Mine-MateTM utility vehicle has arrived for underground hard rock mines in Africa! The global mining vehicle manufacturer MacLean Engineering recently celebrated a product launch with the company’s first ML5 Multi-Lift having arrived at its Australian branch in late 2023, with minesite trials set to take place inContinue Reading
Zambia is on the cusp of a significant milestone as it prepares to inaugurate its car battery production by the end of July this year, buoyed by the arrival of crucial manufacturing equipment. During a recent inspection of the Jiangxi Multi Facility Economic Zone in Chibombo district, General Manager XuContinue Reading
An article published on Friday revealed that Chinese companies are set to invest around $7 billion in infrastructure projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as part of a revised minerals deal. This investment will be closely linked to copper prices. The government of President Felix Tshisekedi pushed forContinue Reading
Avanti Gold, listed in Canada, has recently welcomed Sir Samuel Jonah to its board of directors and appointed him as the company’s chairperson. This coincides with the company’s ambitious exploration efforts in a promising new area in Botswana. Jonah brings a wealth of experience from his extensive career in theContinue Reading
Mingomba Mining Limited, a joint venture between KoBold Metals and ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc, has publicly declared the selection of Mr. Kalimina Mwinga PMP for the position of Project Control Manager and Mr. Fanuel K Banda, P.E., PMP as Chief Mining Engineer. Both Mr. Mwinga and Mr. Banda bring withContinue Reading
