Solar Explochem Zambia Ltd : Powering Africa’s Mining Sector with Safe and Innovative Solutions

Serving both the mining and construction industries, we operate from deep underground shafts to vast open casts.

Established in 2009, Solar Explochem Zambia Ltd. (SEZL) is a leading supplier of industrial explosives and blasting solutions, serving Zambia and the broader Southern and East African regions. A sister concern of Solar Industries India Ltd., SEZL brings global expertise, technological innovation, and a strong commitment to safety and sustainability to Africa’s mining sector.

With a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Zambia, SEZL caters to a wide array of industries including copper, coal, limestone, and emerald mining, as well as tunneling, stone quarrying, and construction. The company offers a comprehensive range of products including bulk emulsions (Solar ZBE-101), packaged explosives (Superpower 90), ANFO, and a variety of initiating systems such as electronic and non-electric detonators, boosters, and detonating cords.

SEZL places utmost importance on environmental responsibility and workplace safety, guided by ISO 9001:2015 certification, 5S implementation, and the Gensuite EHS management system. Through continued investment in R&D and digital transformation, SEZL is advancing Zambia’s mining operations with efficient, safe, and high-performance blasting solutions.

As a trusted partner to major mining companies across Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, South Africa and beyond, SEZL is truly powering the region’s mining growth — safely and sustainably.

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