ENERGY & RESOURCES

Zambia’s Mopani plans to resume cobalt production as prices rise

 Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) plans to resume cobalt production that was halted more than a decade ago after international prices collapsed. An executive at state-owned ZCCM-IH on Tuesday said the accelerating sales of electric vehicles have fueled a scramble for nickel, cobalt and lithium, propelling prices of the battery materials to multi-year highs. Brian Musonda, chief investment […]

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NORTH-WESTERN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GEARS UP FOR FQM IMPACT

The North-Western Province Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NWPCCI) has welcomed First Quantum Minerals’ US$1.35 billion investment package in two new projects in the province, and says its members are ready to capitalise on the opportunities. The mining firm recently approved plans to invest US$1.25 billion in its expansion of Kansanshi’s operations in Solwezi –

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KAGEM’S CHIPEMBELE EMERALD MAKES HISTORY

Kagem’s largest high-quality emerald ever found has broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest uncut emerald, as verified on 22 April 2022. The accolade was jointly unveiled by a delegation from Gemfields Group and Eshed – Gemstar at Gem Geneva – the world-renowned gem and jewellery show recently. Traditionally, only the rarest and most remarkable emeralds are

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Tertiary Minerals starts first drilling programme at Jacks

Tertiary Minerals PLC – Cheshire, England-based precious metals mining company – Commences first drill programme at Jacks copper project in Zambia, in which Tertiary holds the option to earn up a 90% JV interest in the licence. Visual observations of core from first drill hole indicate the presence of copper mineralisation. Current phase of drilling will comprise

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With Fuel reduction, consider reducing prices of goods and services , businesses told

Chingola Member of Parliament(MP), Chipoka Mulenga has called on the business community in the district to be considerate and reduce the prices on certain commodities. Mr. Mulenga who is also Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry says business houses in the district, should reciprocate the reduction in fuel pump prices so that the reduction could

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A world first, Anglo American launches 2MW nuGen hydrogen-powered haul truck

A world first for a vehicle of its size and load capacity, Anglo American launched its nuGen hydrogen-powered haul truck at its Mogalakwena mine in Limpopo on Friday, 6 May. Speaking at the event, President Cyril Ramaphosa recognised the launch as “a smart step for Anglo American but a giant leap for South Africa’s hydrogen

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