Ranking the Largest Copper Mines Globally
Copper is the metal most tied to the global economy because of its essential role…
Zambia’s Kafue River Disaster Puts China’s Mining Record Under Fire
In February, a tailings dam at a Chinese-owned mine in Zambia collapsed, releasing 50 million…
First Quantum buys into Aussie explorer to boost Zambia copper
The Mumbezhi copper project. (Image courtesy of Prospect Resources.) Canada’s First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) is acquiring…
Millions of tons of copper remain in a U.S. mine
Morenci, the biggest copper mine in the US. Credit: Wikimedia Commons under license CC By 2.0 The Morenci…
Decades of Poison: Zambia’s Toxic Toll and Mining’s Unpaid Debt
Africa plays a vital role in the global supply chain due to its rich mineral…
BMG’s BTC bearing block units (BBU) and housings have been upgraded for heavy-duty applications
BMG’s inhouse BTC bearing block unit (BBU) and housing products are manufactured exclusively for BMG,…
Mumbezhi mining licences granted
Prospect Resources Ltd has confirmed the granting of two LargeScale Mining Licences (LML) covering the…
Acid spill from Chinese-owned copper mine contaminates vital waterway in Zambia
Kafue is the longest river lying wholly within Zambia. Credit: Wikipedia. A catastrophic waste spill…
The Gold Rush No One Controls: How Illegal Mining is Reshaping Africa
People look at an artisanal gold mine in Danga, Mali, on Jan. 31, 2025, one…