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FQM Leads Solwezi’s Infrastructure Revolution with Mitech–Boom Gate Road Upgrade 1

Solwezi Rising: The Mitech–Boom Gate Road Upgrade and the New Face of Urban Growth Over the past decade, Solwezi has undergone a steady transformation from a quiet provincial town into one of Zambia’s fastest-growing economic centres. At the heart of this growth has been the sustained presence and investment of First Quantum Minerals (FQM), whose operations have increasingly extended beyond mining into infrastructure development that supports the town’s expansion. As economic activity rises, so too does the demand for modern infrastructure capable of sustaining industry and a growing population. FQM… Read More Here

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FQM’s Kansanshi Mine Showcases World’s First Ultra-Large Battery-Electric Mining Truck in Zambia

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia’s Kansanshi Mine Showcases Hitachi’s Ultra-Large Battery-Electric Mining Truck, Pioneering Sustainable Copper Production In the copper-rich expanse of Solwezi, Zambia, a new sound is echoing across the open pits. Where once the roar of diesel engines dominated, the hum of electric motors now signals a profound shift in mining. At First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi copper and gold mine, the showcase of the world’s first ultra-large battery-electric mining truck marked a turning point not only for Zambia, but for the global mining industry. The truck was not being formally commissioned into… Read More Here

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Technical Bulletin 95: Corrective action: unlocking the true value of oil analysis programmes

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 Constance

Organisations that invest in oil analysis expect returns on their investment that include improved reliability, reduced downtime and measurable cost savings. However, these outcomes are not guaranteed. Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, asserts that the real value of oil analysis lies not only in identifying problems, but in how effectively organisations respond to them. In WearCheck Technical Bulletin 95, author Shesby Chabay, head of operations at WearCheck Zimbabwe, investigates the reasons behind organisations’ inability to attain cost savings and discusses how to optimise operational cost savings by being responsive to… Read More Here

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RAIL AT THE CENTER OF LANDLINKED ZAMBIA 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 Constance

The regional movement toward a “Land-Linked Zambia” Africa is gaining unstoppable momentum, backed by massive infrastructure investment and world-class technical partnerships. Following the confirmation of six major SADC ports, we are proud to announce that the “Iron Spine” of Southern Africa, TAZARA, Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL), and the Southern African Railway Association (SARA) is officially joining the conversation at Land-Linked Zambia 2026.This year, the dialogue is further strengthened by the participation of global industry leaders Traxtion and Plasser & Theurer, bringing unparalleled private-sector expertise and engineering precision to the table.… Read More Here

New WearCheck agent in East Africa

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026 Constance

Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, recently teamed up with Tanzania-based condition monitoring company, Technical and Engineering Solutions (TES), to bring an extensive range of reliability solutions to customers in East Africa. National sales manager for WearCheck, Juliane de Beer, says the partnership is already operational, with TES/WearCheck customers in Tanzania benefiting from the combined service offering. ‘ Through TES, we can now extend WearCheck’s specialist services into a whole new part of East Africa, which complements our WearCheck branch in Mozambique’. While TES provides local expertise in Tanzania, samples are… Read More Here

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SADC REGIONAL PORTS CONFIRM PARTICIPATION IN LANDLINKED ZAMBIA 2026

March 26, 2026March 29, 2026 admin

As Land-linked Zambia (LLZ) 2026 fast approaches, all six key SADC ports have confirmed participation, namely Beira, Dar es Salaam, Durban (Transnet), Lobito, Nacala, and Walvis Bay – highlighting the importance of strengthening multimodal corridors, improving efficiency, and enhancing connectivity between SADC and international markets. As the Zambian government targets the production of 3 million MT of copper by 2031, these ports will not only feel the weight and the responsibility of this target but also the need to advance their technologies along the corridors as they continue to serve… Read More Here

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

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 Constance

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

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

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Constance

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

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

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Constance

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

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

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 Constance

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