Zambia: 3 of 10
AFRICA
The value chain curse in Zambia: why a copper powerhouse struggles to prosper
Zambia is one of Africa's biggest copper players, but critical pain points prevent growth
22 February 2024
DEVELOPMENT
Barrick fast-tracks $2B Lumwana 'super pit' expansion
The diversified miner announced plans to expand the Zambian mine in late 2023
23 January 2024
UNDERGROUND MINING
South Africa dismisses Anglo lead poisoning case
Claims that Anglo was responsible for lead poisoning in Kabwe have been dismissed by high court
18 December 2023
MANAGEMENT
First Quantum reports two deaths in Zambia
Both incidents were reported to local authorities, and an internal investigation is ongoing
27 November 2023
MANAGEMENT
Barrick to spend $2B on Lumwana expansion
The expansion project will raise production to 240,000 tonnes of copper over a 36-year-life-of-mine
04 October 2023
PROCESSING
First Quantum chooses Metso for Kansanshi
Most of the separation equipment is part of Metso's environmentally friendly Planet Positive offerin
04 July 2023
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Accelovant installs fibre optic sensors at Zambian copper mine
The sensors will be used in "smokestack scrubbers" to reduce plant downtime and enhance production
28 April 2023
FLEETS
Hitachi Construction Machinery reveals First Quantum Minerals BEV trial
Hitachi Construction Machinery will supply the first of its full battery, rigid frame dump trucks
01 March 2023
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