As mining operations across Africa place increasing pressure on throughput, uptime and operational efficiency, transfer points are emerging as strategic process assets rather than simple material handling structures. According to Weba Chute Systems, modern mines are increasingly recognising that poorly designed transfer points can negatively impact the performance of theContinue 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
Glencore has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible mining and local development after sponsoring and actively participating in a major industry event themed “From Local Player to Global Hub for Critical Minerals.” The forum, held during DRC Mining Week, brought together key stakeholders from across the mining value chain for aContinue Reading
Oxidation – the focus of part 2 of WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series – is one of the most common chemical reactions we encounter in everyday life. It occurs when fuel burns, when steel rusts, when wounds are cleaned with hydrogen peroxide and even when a cut appleContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia continue to advance plans to develop an integrated electric vehicle (EV) battery value chain, with the initiative remaining a key focus during DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi. Four years after Presidents Félix Tshisekedi and Hakainde Hichilema signed a cooperation agreement in 2022,Continue Reading
Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) has called for a coordinated approach between government, mining companies and academic institutions to address the energy challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s rapidly expanding mining sector. Speaking during a panel discussion on mining energy constraints on 19 June 2026, TFM Director of External RelationsContinue Reading
As mining operations across Africa continue to focus on productivity, improved sustainability and operational efficiency, FLS is strengthening its regional strategy through closer customer engagement, expanded service capabilities and a continued focus on delivering full flowsheet technology and solutions tailored to African mining conditions. FLS will reinforce this approach atContinue Reading
\Zambia’s energy sector is set for a major boost after the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) approved 32 new energy licences, 16 construction permits and several licence amendments, unlocking approximately K4.5 billion (US$253 million) in investment across the electricity, renewable energy and petroleum sectors. Speaking during a media briefing, ERB PublicContinue Reading
Atlas Copco has once again raised the bar when it comes to the management of compressed air quality with the introduction of the new Air Quality Monitor. Now available for the first time to South African industry, this cutting-edge Air Quality Monitoring system is empowering customers by providing continuous, remoteContinue Reading
Following a rigorous and competitive evaluation process, SKF was awarded a large-scale tender from a prominent Algerian steelmaker that called for the supply of a total of 670 Four‑Row Cylindrical Roller Bearings (4RCRBs) and thrust bearings for critical rolling applications. Maher Khouaja, SKF Manager Industrial Sales North Africa and IndustryContinue Reading
