AR Racking presents the new galvanised version of its AR LS system, with galvanized uprights, a medium-duty shelving solution designed for picking operations and manual storage. With this launch, AR LS abandons the painted finish for its uprights, adopting galvanizing on the uprights as its standard option, in line withContinue Reading
Zambia’s copper production increased by 8% in 2025, supported by higher output at several major mines, but still fell short of the government’s one-million-tonne target, the Ministry of Mines said on Tuesday. Africa’s second-largest copper producer recorded output of 890,346 metric tonnes last year, up from 825,513 tonnes in 2024.Continue Reading
Caterpillar has expanded its partnership with Nvidia to bring AI-driven solutions to mining and construction operations, delivering next-generation tools for operators, dealers, and industry professionals. The collaboration focuses on enhancing machine intelligence, productivity, and safety while modernizing manufacturing and supply chain processes. AI-Equipped Mining and Construction Machines Using Nvidia’s JetsonContinue Reading
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has launched the “Manja Pamodzi Na 18,000KT” campaign, a company-wide initiative aimed at promoting safe, sustainable, and collaborative copper production across all its operations in Zambia. The campaign was unveiled during the Best Slogan Award Ceremony at KCM’s Corporate Office in Chingola. Director of Mining, MrContinue Reading
As engineers and workers navigate deep shafts and unstable geology when visibility remains limited, communications are fragile, and risks move faster than human response, the mining sector becomes one of the world’s most hazardous industries. The urgency is visible in recent trends. According to the Mining Safety and Health AdministrationContinue Reading
Dust and carryback from belt conveyor discharge points are an ongoing problem for bulk handling operations. Efficient discharge at a transfer point requires a holistic approach with several components working in tandem. This approach aims to extend equipment life, improve safety, and address the root causes of inefficiency and downtimeContinue Reading
Meeting the demanding conditions of Zambia’s Copperbelt head-on, Integrated Pump Technology’s range of Grindex dewatering, slurry and sludge pumps continues to gain traction among mining companies. Highlighting the diverse capabilities of Grindex submersible pumps, Alfred Kelsey, Sales Manager at Integrated Pump Technology, notes the significant success in applications such asContinue Reading
Zambia’s Lusaka Securities Exchange (LSE) has emerged as one of the world’s best-performing stock markets, fueled by soaring copper prices and strengthening economic fundamentals. In 2026, the LSE benchmark index has climbed approximately 17% in U.S. dollar terms, ranking second globally behind Bulgaria. Other markets posting double-digit gains include Colombia,Continue Reading
The new HAVER & BOECKER INTEGRA® IV series for valve bags increases energy efficiency and cleanliness to a new level within the mineral and chemical packing industries. The newly designed INTEGRA® IV features a complete Plug ’n Pack system that integrates the packing machine, bag applicator and discharge system toContinue Reading
In a proactive move to further enhance safety in surface mining operations, Glencore’s McArthur River Mine (MRM) has successfully trialled RCT’s Remote Shutdown System on a grader and bulldozer and has now committed to installing the system on an additional five bulldozers. As one of the world’s largest zinc andContinue Reading
