Independent testing and inspection company Alfred H Knight (AHK) has expanded its geochemistry capabilities in Zambia, strengthening access to mineral analysis for mining and exploration projects across the Copperbelt and beyond. Based within AHK’s existing Kitwe facility, the laboratory introduces dedicated geochemical testing to the company’s established services in Zambia,Continue Reading

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) is advancing an ambitious expansion programme aimed at significantly increasing copper production, with the company targeting 300,000 tonnes of integrated copper output annually by 2031. The growth is expected to place additional pressure on Zambia’s electricity infrastructure as the mine expands operations and develops deeper undergroundContinue Reading

India has resumed discussions with Zambia over potential investment opportunities in copper and other critical minerals as New Delhi steps up efforts to secure overseas mineral supplies to meet growing demand from its expanding economy. Officials from India’s Ministry of Mines held preliminary discussions with their Zambian counterparts on AugustContinue Reading

Zambia’s copper industry is gaining renewed strategic importance as global demand for the metal strengthens, highlighted by BHP’s copper earnings reaching $18.2 billion and copper increasingly challenging iron ore as a key growth commodity. The development is significant for Zambia, Africa’s second-largest copper producer, as the country seeks to expandContinue Reading

Caterpillar dealer Barloworld Zambia has announced the successful delivery of a Cat 995 wheel loader – the largest wheel loader in the Caterpillar product line – to Barrick’s Lumwana copper mine. It stated: “This milestone reflects our continued trust and partnership with one of Zambia’s leading mining operations, and Caterpillar’sContinue Reading

FQM Partners with Five Banks to Improve Financing Access for Zambian Mining Suppliers First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has partnered with five commercial banks to improve access to financing for Zambian-owned companies supplying goods and services to the mining industry. The initiative has been welcomed by the Association of Mine SuppliersContinue Reading

As Zambia heads towards the August 13 general elections, the country’s mining industry is calling for policies that can accelerate investment and help deliver its ambitious target of producing 3 million tonnes of copper annually by 2031. Mining companies and industry stakeholders are seeking stronger incentives for mineral processing, renewedContinue Reading

A prominent South African industrial group, working under contract at a Zambian gold mine, secured 45 Lincoln P203 8 KG progressive systems from SKF for leading brand mobile machines to ensure reliable performance for their end‑user customer. Mining operations rely on these machines for uninterrupted, reliable performance to safeguard uptime andContinue Reading

Aim-listed Firering Strategic Minerals has begun hot commissioning Kiln 3 at its Limeco quicklime project in Zambia following the completion of planned refurbishment works, marking further progress toward expanding commercial production. With three kilns now operating, Firering said the project is moving beyond break-even production and is positioned to becomeContinue Reading