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CAMINEX : A STORY OF HERITAGE,TRANSITION AND GROWTH 1 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos Sponsored Content 

CAMINEX : A STORY OF HERITAGE,TRANSITION AND GROWTH

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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 2 International Sponsored Content 

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

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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 3 Sponsored Content Corporate News Mining in Zambia 

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

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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
AVZ Minerals Secures $20 Million Funding Amid Legal Dispute over Manono Lithium Project in DRC 4 Lithium Battery Metals Corporate News Mining in DRC 

AVZ Minerals Secures $20 Million Funding Amid Legal Dispute over Manono Lithium Project in DRC

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AVZ Minerals Receives $20 Million from Chinese Partner as Manono Lithium Ownership Dispute Continues On January 15, 2026, Australian mining company AVZ Minerals announced it had received the full $20 million funding facility from its Chinese partner, Suzhou CATH Energy Technologies. The cash injection comes as the Manono lithium project in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), remains mired in a legal dispute between AVZ and the Congolese government, affecting country risk and access to financing. While the announcement may appear purely mining-related, it carries significant financial implications. For projects… Read More Here
Tanzania Opens 49km Mbeya Bypass to Boost Regional Trade and Safety 5 Transport and Logistics 

Tanzania Opens 49km Mbeya Bypass to Boost Regional Trade and Safety

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Tanzania Completes 49km Mbeya Bypass, Improving Safety and Trade on the Tanzam Highway For decades, the Tanzam Highway has been the key economic artery linking the Port of Dar es Salaam to landlocked Southern African markets. However, the stretch through Mbeya City—especially the steep and hazardous Mlima Nyoka—has long been a major bottleneck. In 2026, Tanzania has addressed this challenge with the launch of a 48.9-kilometre bypass designed to streamline transit and enhance safety. The new Mbeya-Songwe bypass diverts heavy transit traffic away from the city center, avoiding the dangerous… Read More Here
Kansanshi Mining and Solwezi Council Partner on Dual Carriageway Project 6 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Infrastructural Development Partnership 

Kansanshi Mining and Solwezi Council Partner on Dual Carriageway Project

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Kansanshi Mining, Solwezi Council Sign MoU for K104 Million Dual Carriageway Road Project Kansanshi Mining PLC and the Solwezi Municipal Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to upgrade the Mitech Boom Gate Road into a dual carriageway, marking a major step forward in improving road infrastructure in Zambia’s Solwezi District. The project is being implemented under a long-standing partnership between the two institutions that dates back to 2017. Under the agreement, Kansanshi Mining PLC and the Solwezi Municipal Council will jointly finance the works on a 50–50 cost-sharing… Read More Here
VEGA Powering Africa’s Sustainable Mining Future 7 Sponsored Content Corporate News 

VEGA Powering Africa’s Sustainable Mining Future

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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
DRC Outlines Economic and Mining Reform Agenda at Davos World Economic Forum 8 Mining in DRC 

DRC Outlines Economic and Mining Reform Agenda at Davos World Economic Forum

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DRC Highlights Mining Reforms and Industrial Strategy at World Economic Forum in Davos The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) used the World Economic Forum in Davos to present its economic, industrial, and strategic priorities to the international community, holding a press conference with global media on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The briefing was led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the National Economy Daniel Mukoko Samba, alongside Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Jacquemain Shabani Lukoo, and Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba. The session provided an… Read More Here
Uganda’s Gold Exports Soar, Surpassing Coffee to Become Top Foreign Exchange Earner 9 Gold Economy Mining in Uganda 

Uganda’s Gold Exports Soar, Surpassing Coffee to Become Top Foreign Exchange Earner

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Uganda’s Gold Exports Jump 76% to $5.8 Billion, Overtaking Coffee as Leading Export Uganda’s gold exports surged by 75.8% in 2025, reaching approximately $5.8 billion, marking a rapid transformation in the country’s export profile as gold overtook coffee as the leading source of foreign exchange. Data from the Bank of Uganda show shipments rose from about $3.3 billion in 2024, driven largely by record international gold prices that attracted new traders into the sector. Adam Mugume, the central bank’s executive director for research and economic analysis, noted that the global… Read More Here
DRC Shares Strategic Mineral Assets with US to Attract Major Investment 10 Mining in DRC Battery Metals 

DRC Shares Strategic Mineral Assets with US to Attract Major Investment

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DRC Shares State-Owned Mineral Assets with US to Boost Investment in Cobalt, Copper, Lithium The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has submitted a shortlist of state-owned mining assets to the United States, including manganese, copper-cobalt, gold, and lithium projects, in a move aimed at attracting American investment. This initiative represents the most concrete step to date by the US in its strategy to secure access to critical Congolese minerals, a key component of global supply chains for electric vehicles, renewable energy, and advanced technologies. The list follows a pact between… Read More Here

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