BUILT FOR ZAMBIA’S TOUGHEST TERRAIN. Introducing the All-New ISUZU MU-X 1.9 4×4 LS A/T Zambia doesn’t offer gentle terrain. From remote mining corridors and industrial access roads to seasonal water crossings and long provincial highways, mobility demands strength, endurance and efficiency. The all-new ISUZU MU-X 1.9 4×4 LS A/T hasContinue Reading

Zimbabwe is set to introduce export quotas on lithium concentrates while requiring stronger commitments from producers to invest in local processing, as part of new conditions for resuming mineral exports. The move follows a suspension of lithium concentrate and other unprocessed mineral exports on February 26, after the government raisedContinue Reading

The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tightening oversight of the country’s gold sector. Speaking at a Council of Ministers meeting on April 3, 2026, she outlined a series of reforms aimed at improving traceability, boosting state revenue,Continue Reading

Ivanhoe Mines has sharply reduced its near-term production outlook for the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, surprising investors and prompting a reset in market expectations. Lower Production Guidance for 2026 and 2027 The company now expects copper anode production of: The revision follows a strategicContinue Reading

The mining regulator of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has introduced stricter measures to enforce cobalt export quotas, aiming to stabilise supply and support global prices. Mining companies have been instructed to utilise all remaining fourth-quarter 2025 export quotas by April 30. Any unused volumes after this deadline willContinue Reading

Zambia is on track to surpass 1 million tonnes of copper production in 2026, marking a historic milestone for the country’s mining sector. The projected growth is being driven by increased output from major Canadian-owned mining operations. Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Paul Kabuswe confirmed that production will exceedContinue Reading

The discussion will unpack key factors contributing to the skills shortage and examine how stronger collaboration between mining companies, universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions can help bridge the gap CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 23, 2026/ The African mining industry is undergoing rapid transformation, drivenContinue Reading

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced plans to shut down its Rokbak articulated dump truck (ADT) business, citing rising operational costs, supply chain pressures, and ongoing global trade challenges. The decision, while global in nature, carries implications for mining markets such as Zambia, where haulage equipment plays a criticalContinue Reading

Rwanda Launches 10 New Mining Blocks for Exploration in Tin, Tantalum, Tungsten, Lithium, and Gemstones Rwanda’s mining sector is attracting renewed investor interest as the government reports at least 73 applications for the 10 mining blocks unveiled in mid-2025. According to the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB), theContinue Reading