The mining industry will gather at the Johannesburg Expo Centre from 7–11 September 2026 for Electra Mining Africa, bringing together industry suppliers, decision makers, contractors, professionals and technology providers from across the continent to explore new technologies, compare equipment, meet new suppliers and discover solutions that drive safer, smarter andContinue Reading
India has resumed discussions with Zambia over potential investment opportunities in copper and other critical minerals as New Delhi steps up efforts to secure overseas mineral supplies to meet growing demand from its expanding economy. Officials from India’s Ministry of Mines held preliminary discussions with their Zambian counterparts on AugustContinue Reading
Zijin Mining Group’s 2026 copper production target is under pressure following flooding at the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), adding to concerns over global copper supply. In its latest half-year report, Zijin said production from Kamoa-Kakula could be reduced by up to 57,000 tonnes thisContinue Reading
Zambia’s copper industry is gaining renewed strategic importance as global demand for the metal strengthens, highlighted by BHP’s copper earnings reaching $18.2 billion and copper increasingly challenging iron ore as a key growth commodity. The development is significant for Zambia, Africa’s second-largest copper producer, as the country seeks to expandContinue Reading
Zambia Targets Increased Local Participation in Mining Sector as Government Pushes for Greater Economic Benefits President Hakainde Hichilema’s government is working to increase local participation in Zambia’s mining sector from 20% to 40% as part of efforts to ensure more benefits from mining reach Zambian businesses and communities. The governmentContinue Reading
Tazama Pipelines Limited has declared a dividend of more than K120 million to the Government of Zambia, reflecting strong financial performance for the reporting period. Board Chairperson Professor Ephraim Munshifwa announced that the Government of Tanzania will also receive over K60.1 million in dividends, underscoring the cross-border nature of theContinue Reading
Vedanta Resources-owned Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has commenced a planned 60-day shutdown of its Nchanga Smelter in Zambia to undertake critical maintenance, and refurbishment works aimed at improving operational performance and supporting future production growth. The company announced that the shutdown, which began this month, forms part of a broaderContinue Reading
Zambia-focused integrated copper producer and resource developer Jubilee Metals, listed on both the AIM and AltX, has secured a $1.5 million unsecured convertible loan note to accelerate development across the greater Molefe region. The investment comes from an undisclosed backer with a strong track record in copper project development, includingContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is evaluating an equity investment in a proposed $270 million cross-border power transmission project with Zambia as electricity shortages continue to pressure one of the world’s most significant copper-producing regions. According to the country’s finance ministry, the project involves the construction of a 200Continue Reading
