SOLWEZI, Zambia – Kansanshi Mining Plc, a subsidiary of First Quantum Minerals (FQM), has commissioned a cutting-edge 120 kWh solar power system at Kwambula Trades Training Institute—an investment valued at K1.7 million. The installation is designed to provide a stable, sustainable energy supply for the institute and the Solwezi TradesContinue Reading
Solwezi, Zambia – FQM Trident, a subsidiary of First Quantum Minerals (FQM), is making significant strides in strengthening Zambia’s mining sector. The company recently unveiled record-breaking production numbers, progress on new mineral ventures, and expanded community development initiatives, reaffirming its role as a key contributor to the nation’s economic growth.Continue Reading
Two of Zambia’s leading power players—ZESCO Limited and Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) Plc—have joined forces in a landmark partnership to accelerate the nation’s transition to solar energy. Announced during a recent tour of CEC’s solar installations in Kitwe, the collaboration aims to fast-track solar project development through a joint planningContinue Reading
PANAMA CITY – The Panamanian government has approved a maintenance and environmental safety plan for the Cobre Panama copper mine, operated by First Quantum Minerals. However, officials made it clear that this does not signal a reopening of the mine. Trade and Industry Minister Julio Molto announced on Friday thatContinue Reading
Patriot Resources (ASX: PAT) has officially struck a game-changing deal, acquiring the high-grade Sugarloaf copper deposit in Zambia’s renowned Mumbwa copper district—one of the country’s most promising mineral belts. The Sugarloaf project, rich with historical drilling data, carries an exploration target of 1.6 to 2.5 million tonnes at impressive copperContinue Reading
In the dusty southeastern town of Manono, deep beneath the surface lies a treasure coveted by the world—6.6 million tonnes of lithium, one of the largest known deposits on Earth. This mineral is vital for electric vehicle batteries and the global push toward renewable energy. But for the people ofContinue Reading
Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, examines a very special class of additives that is gaining importance as the technical demands placed on lubricants continue to grow at an ever-increasing rate – Viscosity Index Improvers (VIIs). What are they? – Polymers and copolymers of methacrylates, butadiene olefins and alkylated styrenes. WhatContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is pushing to finalize a landmark minerals agreement with the United States by the end of June, aiming to attract fresh investment into its mining sector while also seeking diplomatic leverage in efforts to quell a Rwanda-backed insurgency in the country’s conflict-ridden eastern provinces.Continue Reading
The Kansanshi copper and gold mine, located just outside Solwezi in Zambia’s North-Western Province, is rapidly approaching a major milestone. The S3 Expansion Project—a multi-billion-dollar upgrade designed to supercharge output—is now 80% complete, according to Assistant General Manager Axel Kotten. Once finished, the expansion will mark a major leap inContinue Reading
A disagreement has surfaced between mining giants Ivanhoe Mines and Zijin Mining over the impact of a recent seismic event at the Kamoa-Kakula copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On Friday, May 23, 2025, Zijin Mining issued a statement warning of a potential “negative impact” on productionContinue Reading
