John Deere has announced an agreement to acquire Tenna, a US-based construction technology company specialising in mixed-fleet equipment tracking and asset management solutions—a move expected to significantly enhance digital fleet optimisation for mining and heavy industrial operations worldwide, including Zambia. As mining operations across Zambia increasingly adopt data-driven decision-making toContinue Reading

ESI Africa is thrilled to announce the release of Volume 6 of Powering Mines & Industry, addressing one of the most critical themes shaping Africa’s future: the intersection of mining, industrial power, and the global energy transition. This volume is essential reading for professionals navigating the rapidly evolving landscape ofContinue Reading

Zambia has made history by becoming the first African country to accept the Chinese yuan for the payment of mining taxes, marking a significant shift in how resource-rich economies manage fiscal policy. The move reflects a broader continental trend toward currency diversification as governments seek to reduce reliance on theContinue Reading

FQM strengthens local content strategy by awarding full load-and-haul contract to Zambian-owned Mineral Link First Quantum Minerals (FQM), through its subsidiary FQM Trident Limited, has reinforced its commitment to Zambia’s socio-economic development by transferring key mining operations to a local contractor, Mineral Link Limited. The move represents a significant stepContinue Reading

Modern mining operations are becoming increasingly complex, with vast equipment fleets generating enormous volumes of operational and sensor data. This shift has created new opportunities for advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to reshape maintenance management, productivity optimisation, and long-term capital planning. The integration of AI capabilities with traditional heavy-equipmentContinue Reading

With over a decade of hands-on experience in compressed air technology and pneumatic equipment solutions, Johnathan Cassell, an accomplished Portable Air Sales Engineer for Atlas Copco’s Power Technique business area, is uniquely qualified to offer expert insight into the ever-evolving world of compressed air. Jonathan began his journey at AtlasContinue 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

Navachab Gold Mine, a low-grade gold ore operation, upgrades its very low-grade ore resources using STEINERT’s suite of innovative dry sorting processes. At Navachab it has been possible to double the gold grade. As the STEINERT machines require a minimum of water the technology is very environmentally friendly. The veryContinue Reading

Jubilee Metals Group has moved a step closer to fully realigning its business around Zambia’s copper sector after the South African Competition Tribunal granted merger approval for the sale of the company’s chrome and PGM operations to One Chrome. The decision marks a critical regulatory milestone in Jubilee’s transition strategy.Continue Reading

Zambia’s economy is expected to expand by 5.2% in 2025, surpassing the projected 4.1% average growth rate for most African countries, according to the latest outlook from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Fund attributes Zambia’s strong performance to easing inflation, improved liquidity conditions, renewed investor confidence, ongoing governance andContinue Reading