As demand grows for reliable electrical infrastructure across mining, industrial and commercial projects, mini-substations are increasingly being installed to support new developments, expansions and upgrades. However, a concerning trend is emerging in parts of the market, where equipment that has previously been used is cosmetically refurbished and then sold asContinue Reading
Barrick Mining is exploring a potential London listing for its African business, with an all-share transaction involving Endeavour Mining among the options under consideration, according to sources familiar with the matter. The discussions remain at an early stage and no final decision has been made. Sources cautioned that there isContinue Reading
Andrada Mining Secures Namibia Funding for Uis Expansion as Lithium Ridge Drilling Delivers High-Grade Results Aim-listed Andrada Mining has secured conditional strategic funding of N$98 million (approximately £4.4 million) to support expansion and operational upgrades at its Uis tin mine in Namibia, while also reporting encouraging drilling results from itsContinue Reading
The Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) continues to play an important role in supporting stability, compliance and fair labour practices across South Africa’s civil engineering sector. One area where this role is increasingly valuable is in raising awareness and understanding of the industry’s collective agreements among contractorsContinue Reading
ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (“ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc”) has announced a major step forward in its gold sector expansion strategy following the incorporation of a new special purpose vehicle, Kyalo Goldfields Limited (“KGL”), to develop the Kikonge gold project in Zambia’s North Western Province. The announcement follows a memorandum ofContinue Reading
As mining operations across Africa continue to evolve in scale, complexity and automation, the role of advanced safety technologies has become increasingly important in protecting people, equipment and productivity. According to Booyco Electronics, leveraging intelligent safety solutions such as Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) is no longer optional, but a fundamentalContinue Reading
With a well-established copper mining sector and much of the country’s mineral wealth unexplored, the Zambian mining industry is poised for a potential period of substantial growth and expansion. This growth trajectory is reinforced by several factors, including strong Zambian government support, starting with the introduction of a new onlineContinue Reading
Rolls-Royce Power Systems is developing a hybrid drive system for haul trucks and will begin field testing it from autumn 2026 at a mining location. The system combines proven mtu Series 4000 engines with a high-performance electric drivetrain. Depending on the topography and operational profile of the mine, this canContinue Reading
BHP is intensifying its focus on Zambia’s copper sector, signalling a growing industry shift toward the search for large, deeply buried mineral deposits as global demand for copper continues to rise. The renewed exploration push highlights increasing international interest in Zambia’s largely underexplored mineral potential. The country, currently Africa’s second-largestContinue Reading
Democratic Republic of the Congo is advancing the development of the US$2 billion Manono lithium project in Tanganyika Province as part of broader efforts to expand local mineral processing, infrastructure development and employment opportunities within the country’s growing battery minerals sector. Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba recently held discussionsContinue Reading
