Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), Zambia’s largest copper producer, has taken a monumental step by resuming operations at its Chingola B shaft. The historic reopening, which occurred after an 18-year hiatus, was led by the group’s CEO, Deshnee Naidoo, and marks not just a significant operational revival but a hopeful trajectory for Zambia’s economy. “This is more than a milestone; it symbolises the continued growth and transformation of KCM,” Naidoo said during the event.  Following the successful first blast from Chingola B, Naidoo revealed that the Nchanga operations would produce an impressive 200 tons of copper per month, a promising sign of sustained productivity. The reopening of the Chingola B shaft...

Recent arrests involving senior police officials and members of special investigation units have intensified concerns about divisions within South Africa’s security sector, particularly regarding the fight against organised crime and illegal mining activities. As allegations emerge of internal factions building cases against one another, uncertainty continues to grow around accountability and trust within law enforcement structures. Against this backdrop, the 5th annual Mine Security Conference will take place on July 1-2 at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg, bringing together mining companies, government enforcement agencies, academics, and private security firms to strengthen collaboration against shared threats. The conference aims to improve coordination between stakeholders operating in increasingly complex and dangerous environments linked to...

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), Zambia’s largest copper producer, has taken a monumental step by resuming operations at its Chingola B shaft. The historic reopening,...

Recent arrests involving senior police officials and members of special investigation units have intensified concerns about divisions within South Africa’s security sector, particularly regarding...