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Thursday 25 January 2024

First Mining Drc-Zambia's biggest news from the week

Zambian president confirmed to attend Mining Indaba 2024

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema is set to deliver a keynote address at Mining Indaba 2024, demonstrating his unwavering dedication to revitalising his country's mining sector and delivering jobs and economic growth to the people of Zambia.

Kenya announces discovery of first deposits of valuable coltan mineral

Kenya has discovered its first deposits of the valuable coltan mineral used to manufacture cell phones, laptops and other communication gadgets.
Making the announcement on Wednesday this week in Embu County, Mr. Salim Mvurya, the country's Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary (CS) said that adequate deposits of coltan have been found in six counties.

Ministers and Industry Chief Executive Officer's (CEO) Headline Invest Africa's Mining Series

Invest Africa , a leading business platform promoting trade and investment on the continent, is hosting its 11th Annual Mining Series on the sidelines of Mining Indaba in Cape Town from the 5th – 7th February.

SKF showcase their circular economy product, technology and service solutions at Mining Indaba 2024

With mining a key account segment for SKF globally, SKF South Africa will use Mining Indaba 2024 as a platform to spotlight their premium brand mining and industrial product, technology and service solutions that underpin their relentless drive towards a circular economy, assisting customers in achieving their economic and environmental sustainability goals.

AfDB Head Adesina backs infrastructure projects in strategic two-day visit to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has concluded a two-day visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo for high-level talks on accelerating strategic development projects in the country.

Who should be responsible for addressing Africa's logistical infrastructure challenges?

For decades – one of the greatest challenges to the development of Africa's mining industry can largely be attributed to limited infrastructure, including power, water supply, and importantly, roads and rail. Addressing Africa's logistical infrastructure challenges could unlock economic benefits, including increased investment in mining, improved transportation networks, increased export capabilities and increased revenue and job creation, while also benefiting other sectors like manufacturing and construction.

Mining industry urged to invest in 'disruptive' digital technology to add value

Digital technology stands to add significant value to the mining industry in terms of the exploration, project evaluation, mine design, operations, closure, and post-closure phases. This is the view of Heinrich Jantzen, Senior Mining Advisor at Zutari. The leading consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm will have a presence at Mining Indaba Africa from 5 to 8 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

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Scientists urge for maize alternatives to achieve nutrition security in sub-Saharan Africa by mid-century

Improving nutrition security in sub-Saharan Africa by mid-century under increasing climate risks and population growth requires farmers to shift to alternative nutrient-rich crops such as soybeans and reduce their reliance on maize, scientists have urged.

CNH invests in ecofriendly bale storage innovator Nature's Net Wrap

CNH, through our investment arm CNH Ventures, is supporting the scientific development of the first viable compostable net wrap for bales in agriculture. Our investment in the Canadian start-up Nature's Net Wrap aims to accelerate their mission to eliminate waste from the process of collecting and storing crops.

How to beat January disease

Cattle farmers and indeed the country has suffered huge losses to the beef herd due to theileriosis (commonly referred to as January disease).This has brought about the loss of economic security as cattle are a vital wealth source.To combat these losses there has to be strict adherence to dipping.

New forestry app empowering farmers to become more climate resilient

A new smartphone application is helping smallholder farmers in Eastern Africa become more resilient to the impacts of climate change while improving income and nutritional security.

Olam Agri launches global regenerative agriculture programme to offer traceable and sustainably grown cotton

The largest certified regenerative agriculture programme globally in the cotton supply chain has been launched by Olam Agri, a leading agribusiness in food, feed, and fibre. The programme will meet the growing demand for traceable and sustainably grown cotton, having started in the U.S. and Côte d'Ivoire, with Australia and Brazil to follow this year.

BKT outlines the 10 macro-trends thatwill shape the world of agriculture in Europe in the months ahead

Historically speaking, there are many factors that have had an influence on the agricultural sector: first and foremost, climate instability, geopolitical crises falling on the agri-food market and consequently affecting everything that revolves around production and agribusiness. A combination of elements that result in difficult predictability and a high business venture risk.

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