Zambia’s historic Luanshya copper mine is preparing to resume operations in August 2026, marking a major milestone after more than 20 years of inactivity. The restart signals renewed momentum in the country’s mining sector as it pushes to significantly increase copper output over the next decade. The mine is majorityContinue Reading
Airborne pollutants and extreme temperatures remain persistent hazards in the mining and quarrying industries, posing risks to both operator health and productivity. As regulations become more stringent and the focus shifts toward proactive risk management, companies are increasingly prioritising solutions that monitor, control and report worker exposure to environmental dangers.Continue Reading
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has launched decisive measures to regain control of a disputed mining concession in Kakanda following a fatal landslide that claimed 11 lives during the night of March 10–11, 2026. The site, operated by Boss Mining, had been overrun by informal artisanal minersContinue Reading
Mines are demanding environments and that is no more true than in Zambia where copper mines are among the wettest in the world. Here, an inefficient pump station can lead to a flooded pit. And there’s a whole range of technical challenges mine operators need to consider; a single failedContinue Reading
Zambia’s mining regulator has suspended operations at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira mine, citing serious safety and compliance concerns. The decision comes after the mine failed to properly account for all personnel working underground—a critical requirement designed to prevent accidents. The Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC) stated that the suspension follows recentContinue Reading
Mechanical Ingenuity has introduced the Wavecrest surge protector, a compact solution designed to clean “dirty power” while protecting sensitive equipment from a wide range of electrical disturbances. The system guards against power sags, swells, transients, overvoltage, undervoltage and electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise. Using a combination of metal oxide varistors (MOVs), capacitors,Continue Reading
AR Racking presents the new galvanised version of its AR LS system, with galvanized uprights, a medium-duty shelving solution designed for picking operations and manual storage. With this launch, AR LS abandons the painted finish for its uprights, adopting galvanizing on the uprights as its standard option, in line withContinue Reading
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
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
