African mining firms turn to AI for growth, productivity
Mining companies are encouraged to recognise the role of artificial intelligence and digital tools to…
Zambia supports $ 50 billion funding pledge to expand energy access in Africa
At a recent energy summit, global partners pledged $ 50 billion to improve electricity access…
Nigeria seeks SA expertise in solid minerals exploration
Nigeria is seeking South Africa’s expertise in the exploration of its solid mineral sector. Both countries…
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…
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…
Mozambique and Zambia eye new projects as Chapo and Hichilema meet in Namibia
The President of the Republic, Daniel Chapo, and his Zambian counterpart, Hakaibde Hichilema, intend to…
Zambia: Communities Living Near Zambian Copper Mines Take Legal Action Against Mining Giant First Quantum Minerals Over Alleged Involuntary Resettlement of Thousands of People
photosmith2011 / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)A copper mine in Zambia (file photo). Villagers from farming…
Zambia’s ZESCO signs MoU with Mozambique’s EDM
Photo: ZESCO Zambia’s power utility ZESCO has today signed the Inter-Utility Memorandum of Understanding (IUMoOU)…