The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has launched decisive measures to regain control of a disputed mining concession in Kakanda following a fatal landslide that claimed 11 lives during the night of March 10–11, 2026. The site, operated by Boss Mining, had been overrun by informal artisanal minersContinue Reading
Mines are demanding environments and that is no more true than in Zambia where copper mines are among the wettest in the world. Here, an inefficient pump station can lead to a flooded pit. And there’s a whole range of technical challenges mine operators need to consider; a single failedContinue Reading
Zambia’s mining regulator has suspended operations at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira mine, citing serious safety and compliance concerns. The decision comes after the mine failed to properly account for all personnel working underground—a critical requirement designed to prevent accidents. The Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC) stated that the suspension follows recentContinue Reading
Mechanical Ingenuity has introduced the Wavecrest surge protector, a compact solution designed to clean “dirty power” while protecting sensitive equipment from a wide range of electrical disturbances. The system guards against power sags, swells, transients, overvoltage, undervoltage and electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise. Using a combination of metal oxide varistors (MOVs), capacitors,Continue Reading
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
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
Conveyors are among the fastest and potentially most dangerous transport systems in a bulk handling operation. Although their safety and performance are critical to the operation’s success, their contribution to overall efficiency is often overlooked by both management and workers. The operational basics of belt conveyor systems are often aContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a judicial investigation into Congo Dongfang Mining (CDM) after a rupture in the company’s retention basin released a significant volume of wastewater into several districts of Lubumbashi. According to a statement issued on November 21, 2025, by Minister of State and Minister ofContinue Reading
A plane carrying DRC Minister of Mines Louis Watum was damaged by fire after landing at Kolwezi Airport on Monday, November 17, 2025, during an emergency mission to Mulondo in Lualaba Province. According to airport officials, a technical failure in the aircraft’s landing gear sparked the fire. Emergency crews respondedContinue Reading
