ZIMEC 2026 to Examine Zambia’s Mining and Energy Transition at a Pivotal Moment for Investment and Reform 1 Events & Expos Mining in Zambia Sponsored Content 

ZIMEC 2026 to Examine Zambia’s Mining and Energy Transition at a Pivotal Moment for Investment and Reform

As Zambia advances ambitious targets across mining production, energy reform, and regional trade integration, the 13th edition of the Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (ZIMEC 2026) will convene policymakers, industry leaders, financiers, and technical experts to examine how the country can translate momentum into long-term, sustainable growth. ZIMEC 2026 will take place at the Garden Court Hotel, in Kitwe at the heart of the Copperbelt from 25 – 26 March 2026. ZIMEC 2026 will focus on the evolving dynamics shaping Zambia’s mining and energy sectors, including responsible… Read More Here
Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit 2026 Rescheduled to July to Strengthen Regional Participation and Investment Outcomes 2 Events & Expos Sponsored Content 

Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit 2026 Rescheduled to July to Strengthen Regional Participation and Investment Outcomes

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – The Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit (SAEIS), a high-level regional platform focused on infrastructure, the built environment, and real estate investment, has announced new dates for its 2026 edition. The Summit will now take place 15-16 July  2026 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Following extensive consultations with institutional stakeholders and strategic partners across the region, the organisers of SAEIS have taken the considered decision to reschedule the Summit in order to maximise participation and strengthen investment engagement outcomes. This adjustment reflects ongoing regional policy engagements and the emergence… Read More Here
Kolwezi to Host DRC Critical Minerals & Industrialization Forum in October 2026 3 Mining in DRC Events & Expos Sponsored Content 

Kolwezi to Host DRC Critical Minerals & Industrialization Forum in October 2026

DRC Launches Critical Minerals & Industrialization Forum in Kolwezi to Drive Local Value Creation in Cobalt and Lithium Kolwezi is set to become the strategic hub for critical minerals stakeholders from 7 to 9 October 2026, as organizers announce the launch of the new DRC Critical Minerals & Industrialization Forum. Co-hosted alongside the DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum, this initiative seeks to transform the Democratic Republic of Congo’s abundant mineral resources into local industrial value. Following a successful 2025 edition, Samukelo Madlabane, Event Director at VUKA Group, stressed that industrialization is… Read More Here
Kansanshi Awards US$35.25 Million Transport Contracts to Zambian Firms, Boosting Local Content and Jobs 4 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Sponsored Content 

Kansanshi Awards US$35.25 Million Transport Contracts to Zambian Firms, Boosting Local Content and Jobs

Kansanshi Mining PLC has awarded employee transportation service contracts worth a combined US$35.25 million to four Zambian-owned companies, Quattro, Inzu, Temas, and Intertrek, in a move that underlines the mine’s commitment to strengthening local participation in Zambia’s mining value chain and creating sustainable economic opportunities in North-Western Province. The contracts, which will run for three years from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029, replace the previous one-year arrangements and provide contractors with greater operational certainty, long-term planning confidence, and improved access to investment opportunities. According to Kansanshi Mining PLC,… Read More Here
CAMINEX : A STORY OF HERITAGE,TRANSITION AND GROWTH 5 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos Sponsored Content 

CAMINEX : A STORY OF HERITAGE,TRANSITION AND GROWTH

The Copperbelt Agricultural and Commercial Show Society (CACSS), established in the 1950s with its first show held in 1957, has long been a pillar of agricultural and commercial development in the Copperbelt. What began as a celebration & showcase of farming, community and trade gradually grew into a wider platform reflecting the Copperbelt’s evolution. As mining, energy and industry expanded, the Show grew with it – adapting to a changing economy while holding firm to its agricultural roots. After more than 60 years of tradition, the world had shifted, and… Read More Here
The Human Capital Challenge in Chilean Mining: Greater Female Participation in the Industry 6 International Sponsored Content 

The Human Capital Challenge in Chilean Mining: Greater Female Participation in the Industry

Chilean mining, a fundamental pillar of the country’s economy, currently faces a crucial challenge: the development and effective management of human capital. The industry’s competitiveness, productivity, and sustainability depend largely on the talent and diversity of its workforce. In this context, the incorporation and expansion of female participation emerges as a strategic priority that requires concrete and sustained actions. Historically, mining in Chile has been a predominantly male industry, marked by a work culture that, while it has progressed, still presents cultural, social, and structural barriers to the full integration… Read More Here
Integrated Fire Technology offers an Innovative and Holistic Approach to Fire Protection 7 Sponsored Content Corporate News Mining in Zambia 

Integrated Fire Technology offers an Innovative and Holistic Approach to Fire Protection

Fire protection within a mining operation plays a crucial role in protecting miner’s lives, mining assets and the environment, while also ensuring compliance with mining regulations. Integrated Fire Technology’s (IFT) approach to fire protection is a holistic one using innovative cutting-edge technologies. Having just celebrated their 10-year anniversary, Integrated Fire Technology (IFT) has developed into a leader in the field of fire protection and fire safety within Africa, with a registered company in Zambia which offers a collection of innovative solutions aimed at fire detection, prevention, and suppression. What distinguishes… Read More Here
VEGA Powering Africa’s Sustainable Mining Future 8 Sponsored Content Corporate News 

VEGA Powering Africa’s Sustainable Mining Future

At the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, one theme rises above all others — progress through precision. As Africa positions itself at the heart of the global transition to cleaner energy and advanced manufacturing, reliable measurement technology has become essential. From copper and cobalt to lithium and gold, every ton of ore extracted depends on accurate, real-time data to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and protect the environment. For VEGA, a global leader in process instrumentation, this mission aligns perfectly with its core purpose: turning measurement into meaningful progress. Built… Read More Here
FQM Expands Skills Development to Address Zambia’s Artisan Shortage 9 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Sponsored Content 

FQM Expands Skills Development to Address Zambia’s Artisan Shortage

Zambia’s mining industry is entering one of its most ambitious phases, with government targets set to reach three million tonnes of annual copper production by 2030.  Achieving this milestone will require not only investment in new mines but also a steady supply of skilled technicians and artisans capable of operating and maintaining the advanced machinery that defines modern mining. Yet one of the most pressing challenges is the shortage of qualified and competent artisans. At Kansanshi Mining PLC— 80% owned by FQM and 20% owned by ZCCM-IH  —the shortage has… Read More Here
Mingomba Mining Hosts Inaugural Service and Suppliers Fair, Ushering in a New Era of Collaboration in Zambia’s Copper Sector 10 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Events & Expos Sponsored Content 

Mingomba Mining Hosts Inaugural Service and Suppliers Fair, Ushering in a New Era of Collaboration in Zambia’s Copper Sector

A landmark event reshapes supplier engagement and sets a new benchmark for collaborative mining in Zambia Mingomba Mining Limited, a joint venture of KoBold Metals and ZCCM-IH, launched its first-ever Service and Suppliers Fair, a landmark event that signals a bold new chapter for Zambia’s mining industry. Held in Chililabombwe, the two-day gathering brought together hundreds of contractors, entrepreneurs, government officials, and industry leaders to explore partnership opportunities as the company advances toward full-scale mine development. For Mingomba and its parent company KoBold Metals, a California-based exploration and technology firm,… Read More Here

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