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Celestial Sapphires : Digging Deep into Sapphire Mining

As one of the many ores recovered by mining, the sapphire gemstone is traditionally connected to the sky, but its roots began firmly in the ground in Kashmir, India

By Rachel Carr

Mineral Mining and the Electrification Dilemma 

Growing output while decarbonising: a new electrification solution for the mining industry. As governments and corporations promote battery electrification and EVs to achieve their decarbonisation and net-zero commitments, the resultant surge in demand for the minerals to fulfil this growing demand for batteries has global miners scratching their heads.

By Ben Ting

Emerald Cities : Digging Deep into Emerald Mining

Gemstones are one of the many ores recovered by mining. We cast our eye on emeralds as a delicate but valuable commodity within the industry.

By Rachel Carr

Kunooz Oman Holding SAOC (KOH) : Unearthing Treasures

Kunooz Oman Holding SAOC is unleashing the potential of mineral deposits in the Sultanate of Oman. Group CEO, Naif Al Awaid, provides an update on the company’s mining, quarrying and logistics projects.

By Jack Salter Eddie Clinton

De Beers’ Venetia Underground Project : The Diamond Standard

De Beers’ Venetia Underground Project in Limpopo, South Africa, champions the symbiotic progress of people, processes, and systems.

AJ Lucas Group : Exploring the Earth Down Under

AJ Lucas Group is a leading player in drilling services for energy, mining and infrastructure. We take a look at the company and speak to CEO Brett Tredinnick about its services, technology integration and expansion in the mining space.

Gekko Systems : The Golden Prospect

Gekko Systems is a global leader in mineral processing, providing fully integrated solutions to mining companies around the world. We discuss new investments and working ‘smarter together’ with General Manager of Global Sales and Solutions, Nigel Grigg.

By Ed Budds Eddie Clinton

Moxico Resources : Groundbreaking Success

A true titan of the Zambian mining industry, Moxico Resources PLC leads the way in the procurement and production of mineral assets. We speak to Theo Silver, Managing Director of Mimbula Minerals Limited, the company’s Zambian subsidiary, that is developing and operating the Mimbula Copper Project

By Ed Budds Joshua Mann

Hanking Australia : A Hankering for Gold

The Australian gold mining industry is rich with industry players, old and new. We speak to Dr Mark Qiu, Managing Director at Hanking Australia, about the company’s relatively new entrance into the traditional sector.

ZIMEC 2022 / 1st – 3rd Nov

ZIMEC 2022 / 1st-3rd November 2022 / Garden Court Hotel, Kitwe, Zambia

Syrah Resources : Graphite Goes Up a Gear

After signing an agreement with Tesla, we discuss providing quality graphite and accelerating the global EV industry with Syrah Resources.

By Phoebe Harper Joshua Mann

Hecla Québec : Gold Standard Mining

A proud First Nations employer, Vice President of Hecla Mining Québec, Ronald Durham, discusses responsible mining and future innovation.