India holds talks with Congo for pact to source cobalt, copper, sources sayIndia is in talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to sign an agreement securing critical minerals like cobalt and copper. These...
12 Mar, 2025, 04.39 PM IST
Artificial Intelligence helped to find a vast source of the copper that AI needs to thriveKoBold is pumping $2.3 billion into its first mine and is negotiating tricky partnerships with contractors and governments alike. It is rel...
12 Jul, 2024, 10.01 AM IST
Anil Agarwal pledges to pay Zambia creditors $250 million before retaking mineVedanta Resources plans to pay the $250 million it owes to suppliers in Zambia once it regains control of the copper mines that were seized...
24 Aug, 2023, 08.20 AM IST
China expands defence supplies with African statesAccording to Boston University’s Global Development Centre, China signed 27 loan deals with eight African countries worth $3.5 billion betw...
12 May, 2022, 07.47 AM IST
Chowgule and Company appoints Rajeev Bora as CEO of mining divisionA veteran of the mining industry, Bora will be responsible for leading the group's renewed focus on mining and creating a large national fo...
16 Nov, 2020, 04.29 PM IST
Vedanta's Anil Agarwal wants Zambia govt to refund VAT dues, withdraw import tax; hopeful of resolutionVedanta has taken the government of Zambia to international arbitration following the seizure of its Konkola Copper Mines, one of Africa's ...
04 Jun, 2019, 06.18 PM IST
Gemfields’ Kagem mine in Zambia discovers 5,655-carat emeraldInkalamu was discovered at Kagem, the world’s largest emerald mine, which is 75% owned by the London-based company and 25% by the state-run...
29 Oct, 2018, 10.29 PM IST
Vedanta Resources appoint new CEO for iron ore businessVedanta's iron ore business in India comes under Sesa Sterlite, which also owns 51 per cent stake in Western Cluster iron ore mine in Liber...
19 Feb, 2015, 08.46 PM IST
Solar Industries Q1 net profit rises 54.64 per cent at Rs 39.68 croreIndustrial explosives manufacturer Solar Industries India today posted a 54.64% increase in net profit for the April-June quarter at Rs 39....
04 Aug, 2014, 08.09 PM IST
- Hi-powered Zambian delegation visits Hindustan Zinc to discuss exchange of technology
The vice president of Zambia Dr. Guy Scott visited the facilities of Vedanta Group company Hindustan Zinc, one of largest integrated zinc p...
22 Mar, 2013, 06.39 PM IST
- Do not see margin pressure due to higher coal prices: Nava Bharat Ventures
GRK Prasad, ED, Nava Bharat Ventures, talks about the impact of surging coal prices on the company and its plans to increase power generati...
08 Mar, 2011, 01.46 PM IST
- China defends Africa, US investment amid tensions
China defended its growing global commercial presence as a source of jobs in Africa and the United States amid tension over control of reso...
01 Nov, 2010, 10.24 AM IST
- Vedanta leads the race for Zambian copper mine
Although the exact bid size could not be ascertained, a person familiar with the development said the Zambian government, which has put LCM...
17 Apr, 2009, 02.05 AM IST
- Exim Bank clears funds for Tatas' Zambia power project
Singur might haunt the Tata Group for quite some time, but there is some good news from Africa for the beleaguered business conglomerate.
06 Oct, 2008, 12.05 AM IST
- Sesa Goa eyeing tie-ups, JVs in Indian mining sector
India's biggest iron ore producer and exporter Sesa Goa is looking for tie-ups with domestic state-run and private steel companies for unde...
14 Dec, 2007, 03.14 PM IST
- Tata Group to build power station in Zambia
Tata group on Wednesday signed an agreement with Zambia's state-run power utility to build a hydroelectric station in the southern African ...
24 Jan, 2007, 09.10 AM IST
- Tata Group to build power station in Zambia
Tata group Tuesday signed an agreement with Zambia's state-run power utility to build a hydroelectric station in the southern African natio...
23 Jan, 2007, 09.50 PM IST