The 24-year nationalisation period (1973-1997), during which Zambia’s mining industry was in government hands, has left a noteworthy legacy – a reservoir of high-level...
Mining and aviation are worlds apart, yet they share a common feature – both are highly dangerous, and need skilled professionals who know how...
Copper mining can produce lucrative by-products. The most common one in Zambia is cobalt, which sells for five times more than copper on world...
Barrick Lumwana is a massive open-pit mine, about 100 km from Solwezi. The mineral deposit is very large, but relatively low-grade – the ore contains...
A low metal-price environment such as the current one understandably leads mining companies to be cautious, cut spending and rein in expansion; however, that...
Four big mines dominate Zambia’s copper production, complemented by several smaller players who also play an important role. All the mines are backed by...
The CEO of Glencore’s Mopani copper mine in Kitwe, Johan Jansen, uses football to explain where the company is in the worldwide league of costs.
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Where in the world are you likely to undergo more breathalyser tests within the space of a few days than you’re likely to encounter...
One of the newest and most advanced copper smelters in the world is not in China or Canada or the United States, but right...
Have you ever wondered how mining communities far from the national grid get their electricity? The answer is they benefit from the electrical infrastructure...
