The South African Facilities Management Association (SAFMA) and the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) have launched FM FORWARD, a joint initiative to advance the professional recognition of facilities management in South Africa. SAFMA President, Batabile Sibaca, says FM FORWARD represents a major step towards statutory professionalContinue Reading
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
nbspRockwell Automation (www.RockwellAutomation.com), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced a new collaboration with Mimosa Mine and Mine Elect to support the mine’s ongoing modernization program in Zimbabwe. Mimosa Mine, a platinum‑group metals (PGM) and base metals operation located in the Midlands Province ofContinue 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
Zambia’s capital markets could see a significant increase in initial public offerings (IPOs), with companies potentially raising up to $1 billion on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) as strong copper prices boost investor interest. The LuSE expects the potential IPO pipeline to mark an unprecedented level of activity for theContinue 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
