Zambia’s copper production increased by 8% in 2025, supported by higher output at several major mines, but still fell short of the government’s one-million-tonne target, the Ministry of Mines said on Tuesday. Africa’s second-largest copper producer recorded output of 890,346 metric tonnes last year, up from 825,513 tonnes in 2024.Continue Reading
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has launched the “Manja Pamodzi Na 18,000KT” campaign, a company-wide initiative aimed at promoting safe, sustainable, and collaborative copper production across all its operations in Zambia. The campaign was unveiled during the Best Slogan Award Ceremony at KCM’s Corporate Office in Chingola. Director of Mining, MrContinue 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
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
Expanding representation across major African markets The Wirtgen Group is pleased to announce Panafrican Equipment Group as new authorised dealer, offering its full range of products and technologies in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi (East Africa), and in Ghana, Sierra Leone (West Africa). In Nigeria, the group of company’s mineralsContinue Reading
Demand for Rokbak’s robust and reliable articulated haulers remained strong in 2025 despite the challenging market conditions seen in the construction equipment industry. The company celebrated milestones, new dealers and lots of Rokbak trucks out working for customers on demanding job sites around the world. As the year draws toContinue Reading
New Holland Construction has launched its next-generation telematics and fleet management platform, myNewHollandConstruction, marking a significant advancement in connected equipment technology for mining, construction, and large-scale earthmoving operations across Africa. The platform replaces the existing FleetForce Telematics system and will come standard on 2026 model year equipment. As mining operationsContinue 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
Cobalt miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be permitted to retain their 2025 export quotas after delays in implementing new export procedures prevented shipments from taking place, according to the country’s mining regulator. The Authority for the Regulation and Control of Strategic Mineral Substances’ Markets (ARECOMS) saidContinue Reading
