Mining

The Ruashi Mine, located in the mineral-rich region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is an important source of base metals that feed global industries. Known primarily for its production of copper and cobalt, Ruashi plays a role in modern technologies from electrical wiring to rechargeable batteries. This article examines where Ruashi is located, […]

The Kamoto Mine is one of the most prominent and strategically important mining operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Located in the heart of the African copper and cobalt belt, it has played a central role in supplying critical industrial metals to global markets. This article examines where the mine is located, what

The Shinkolobwe mine, located in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), is one of the most notorious and historically significant mineral sites of the 20th century. Renowned for producing extraordinarily rich deposits of uranium and associated minerals, the mine played an outsized role in global geopolitics, colonial economics, and the development of nuclear

The Kalumbila (commonly referred to as the Sentinel) Mine stands among the most important modern mining developments in Zambia. Located in the north-western part of the country, the operation has reshaped the local landscape, economy and labour market. This article describes where the mine is situated, what is extracted there, how the operation functions in

The Kagem mine is one of the most important gemstone operations in Africa and a defining site for modern emerald production. Located in the mineral-rich region of Zambia, it has reshaped local economies, global supply chains, and the perception of Zambian gems on international markets. This article explores where Kagem is located, what is produced

The Nkana Mine complex, located in the heart of the Zambian Copperbelt, is one of Africa’s most historically significant and productive copper mining areas. For decades it has shaped the economy, landscape and communities of northern Zambia. This article explores where the mine is, what is extracted there, how it has developed over time, its

The Kagem Mine in Zambia stands as one of the most important emerald-producing operations in the world. Located in the mineral-rich heart of the country, it has shaped the regional gem market and influenced global perceptions of Zambian emeralds. This article explores where Kagem is situated, what it produces, the mine’s economic role, and a

The Nkana mine complex is one of the most important and historically significant copper-producing sites in Africa. Located in the industrial heart of the Zambian Copperbelt, Nkana has shaped the urban growth of the city of Kitwe, influenced national economic policy, and played a central role in the industrial and social history of Zambia. Its

The Mopani Mines complex sits at the heart of Zambia’s famous Copperbelt, a region that has shaped the country’s economy and identity for more than a century. As one of the major mining operations in the area, Mopani has played a pivotal role in extracting and processing base metals—most notably copper and its associated by-product,

The following article explores the complex and long-standing story of the Konkola mine complex in the heart of the Zambian Copperbelt. It looks at where the mine is located, the geology and minerals present, how extraction has been carried out, and the mine’s broader economic, social and environmental significance. The goal is to give a