Zambia Commissions First Electronic Blasting System Plant and Reactivity Lab

By Musenge Mulimba Government has commissioned the country’s first Electronic Blasting System Assembling plant and the Africa ground reactivity Laboratory in Kalulushi District on the Copperbelt Province. The Electronic Blasting System- EBS- plant and Laboratory located at Chambishi’s Orica Zambia Limited is specialized in manufacturing explosives used in mining. The project is worth over 5.5 million United States dollars. And speaking during the commissioning of the projects, Ministry of Mines Permanent secretary HAPENGA KABETA said the two projects will enhance safety in mining operations. He said the Electronic Blasting System plant and Africa ground reactivity Laboratory will improve productivity through precision blasting and reducing environmental impacts. And Copperbelt Permanent Secretary LAWRENCE MWANZA said investment by Orica aligns with government’s Grow Zambia agenda. And Orica Zambia Limited area business manager JEFFREY OFORI AKURANG said his firm remains committed to supporting the growth of the mining sector.