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
Congo’s state-owned mining giant, Gécamines, has announced a landmark purchase of 100,000 tonnes of copper from Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM), the majority-owned operation of China’s CMOC. The acquisition represents 20% of TFM’s annual copper output, reflecting Gécamines’ equity stake in the mine, and marks the official launch of Gécamines Trading,Continue Reading
Zambia at the Forefront of Africa’s Mining Investment Hub The Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, set to take place in Cape Town from February 9–12, is once again bringing together governments, investors, and mining operators from across the continent. Zambia, with its rich copper belt and emerging critical minerals,Continue Reading
Zambia’s Construction and Infrastructure Pipeline Creates Targeted Growth Opportunities As construction equipment manufacturers plan for 2026, they are navigating a global market shaped by cost pressures, cautious capital spending and selective pockets of growth. According to Paul Manger, Executive Director of Product Marketing at Kubota Tractor Corporation, high interest rates,Continue Reading
Cementation Africa’s strategic fleet management model is increasingly relevant to Zambia’s expanding underground mining sector, where operators are under pressure to improve safety, control costs and maintain production continuity across deepening copper and gold operations. As Zambian mines move toward more complex underground developments, the ability to deploy a flexibleContinue Reading
