Normet has launched the Scamec LC 065 A, a purpose-built scaling machine designed to deliver exceptional safety, visibility and productivity for underground operations — including the narrow, high-activity workings typical of many mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Built on the same proven and robust carrier platform asContinue 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
Caterpillar has expanded its partnership with Nvidia to bring AI-driven solutions to mining and construction operations, delivering next-generation tools for operators, dealers, and industry professionals. The collaboration focuses on enhancing machine intelligence, productivity, and safety while modernizing manufacturing and supply chain processes. AI-Equipped Mining and Construction Machines Using Nvidia’s JetsonContinue 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
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
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
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
