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
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
John Deere has announced an agreement to acquire Tenna, a US-based construction technology company specialising in mixed-fleet equipment tracking and asset management solutions—a move expected to significantly enhance digital fleet optimisation for mining and heavy industrial operations worldwide, including Zambia. As mining operations across Zambia increasingly adopt data-driven decision-making toContinue Reading
