DRC Mining Week focuses on sustainability win-win for mining houses and local communities
DRC Mining Week returns to Lubumbashi in the heart of the Copperbelt in June with a bold, comprehensive and dedicated programme focusing on "Prioritising sustainable mining operations and local transformation in the DRC." The event has already confirmed the presence and support of an impressive line-up of returning sponsors and mining houses.
DR Congo partners with European Union to enhance mineral traceability
The Democratic Republic of Congo has partnered with the European Union to enhance its mineral traceability after the African nation accused Rwanda of plundering its mineral wealth, particularly from mines in the war-torn eastern region.
Achieving mining resilience with long-term energy solutions
According to the Boston Consulting Group, mining organisations planning for uncertainty and complexity are those that tend to find profit within them. The research firm underscored the importance of investing in the right energy and infrastructure solutions to ensure growth is both profitable and sustainable, allowing for mines to reimagine their approaches and pivot at speed. It is an industry constantly in flux with market trends and demands shifting at such speed that it is almost impossible to predict what lies a year in the future, much less plan for five to ten years ahead. Regulations, green mining, technology, environmental pressures and shifting market requirements mean mines are under constant pressure to adapt, evolve and reimagine.
Rio Tinto, Manara Minerals bid for stakes in First Quantum Minerals' Zambian copper mines
Rio Tinto, one of the world's largest metals and mining corporation and Saudi Arabia-backed Manara Minerals Investment are reportedly bidding for stakes in First Quantum Minerals' Zambian copper mines.
What South Sudan Can Learn from Neighboring Gold Producers
While remaining underexplored, South Sudan is considered to hold significant commercial quantities of mineral resources. A nascent gold mining sector in the country offers established producers the opportunity to partner with the government on frontier prospects and leverage their expertise to spearhead mineral exploration, extraction and development activities.
Zambia to invest $6 million to establish Mining Technology hub to increase mineral production
Zambia has said it is investing $6 million to establish a mining technology (MinTech) hub to enhance mineral production with a focus on sustainability, productivity, and safety in mining activities.
First Mining DRC-Zambia is a journal that focuses on creating a networking forum for the decision makers in businesses and Governments across Africa's Copper belt region, who are either directly or indirectly involved in mining Developments. We inform ,educate and create business and networking opportunities for all Companies that are interested in expanding their business across DRC, Zambia and beyond. FMDZ is a bi-monthly magazine for the mining industry.
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