The Zambian government has taken over operations at a major copper mining company in what is seen as a move towards increasing its direct control of the key mining sector. Economists are urging Lusaka to tread carefully. ADVERTISEMENTEconomists in Zambia paid close attention when the government announced that it wouldContinue Reading
While government has yet to finalise, its regulatory requirements relating to the rehabilitation of land disturbed by mining, the mining industry is concerned regarding some of the proposed amendments to post-closure requirements. It is anticipated that these new regulations will deliver a single environmental regime that will streamline rehabilitation processes.Continue Reading
Camco Equipment Zambia continues to be the one-stop supplier of “Reliable and Affordable” machinery and equipment as it adds a new product to the heavy-duty and construction industries. CAMCO held the official launch of the HONGYAN tipper trucks; one of China’s leading brands for heavy-duty machinery on the 14th of JanuaryContinue Reading
The global company Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions will this year integrate its two recent South African acquisitions into the Sandvik company structure – with the aim of becoming the preferred crushing and screening supplier to the mining industry in Africa. Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions South Africa will be formed fromContinue Reading
thyssenkrupp Uhde has successfully supplied and commissioned a Drop Tank and Rail Loading Condenser Unit at Richards Bay harbour which has contributed to reduced operational costs and optimised safety for a key customer. The scope of the project was to reduce levels of flaring NH3 vapours during the loading processContinue Reading
Compressed air systems specialists, Integrated Air Solutions, are proud to announce the appointment of Compressor & Engine Engineering (CEE) as their exclusive distributor for the ELGi compressor range that is tailored specifically to the local railway industry and allied sectors. Established by Johannesburg based GiGi Investments in 2017, Integrated AirContinue Reading
Weak economic conditions in construction have led contractors to find new ways of surviving, and some strategies could undermine the longevity of roads and buildings, says AfriSam Construction Materials Executive Avi Bhoora. “On the aggregates side, we find that the call for ‘brown’ material – as opposed to the high-valueContinue Reading
Zimbabwe is poised to become Africa’s largest steel producer and one of the biggest steel players in the world. A multi-billion steel plant is being constructed in Manhize, central Zimbabwe, that has the potential to meet all of the country’s requirements plus that of most countries in Africa and beyond. DinsonContinue Reading
First Quantum Minerals has recorded a 2,180 decrease in its copper production at its Kansanshi Mine in Solwezi for the second quarter of 2022. Kansanshi’s copper production was 39,719 tonnes, while the company’s copper production at its Sentinel mine in Kalumbila of 52,447 tonnes was on target. Combined production fromContinue Reading
Consider it pumped with the WEDA from Atlas Copco Featuring unrivalled performance, efficiency, reliability and flexibility, Atlas Copco’s WEDA electric submersible pump series offers perfect dewatering solutions for the construction, industrial, agricultural, emergency and maintenance sectors “The popularity of these rugged and compact pumps amongst our customers urged Atlas CopcoContinue Reading
