Engineering for sustainability as mining booms in DRC
Now the world's second-largest producer of copper behind Chile, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeing considerable investment in infrastructure to support mining and other sectors.
Newly re-elected Haut-Katanga Governor Jacques Kyabula Katwe to speak at DRC Mining Week in June
The organisers of DRC Mining Week have announced that the newly re-elected governor of Haut-Katanga, Jacques Kyabula Katwe, will return to the event in June and deliver the welcome address on the opening day on 12 June.
Ivanhoe completes Kamoa-Kakula's Phase 3 concentrator construction in DRC ahead of schedule and on budget
Ivanhoe Mines, Canadian mining company focused on advancing its three principal projects in Southern Africa, has announced the completion of Phase 3 concentrator construction at its Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ahead of schedule and on budget.
Boliden, Epiroc and ABB make first battery-electric trolley truck system for underground mining a reality
Boliden, Epiroc and ABB have passed a new technology milestone by successfully deploying the first fully battery-electric trolley truck system on an 800-meter-long underground mine test track in Sweden, with a 13 percent incline. This means the mining industry is a step closer to realizing the all-electric mine of the future, with sustainable, productive operations and improved working conditions.
Transforming the Mining Industry and Energy Sectors with Artificial Intelligence of Things Innovation (AIoT = AI + IoT)
A 'new-age' digital transformation brought about by the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is driving a significant shift across industrial sectors, especially in mining and energy.
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
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.
Women Leading the Way: Channeling Female Leadership for Sustainable Land Management in Kenya
In a nation where land is not only a precious resource but also a cultural heritage, sustainable land management and conservation are pivotal for preserving Kenya's natural wealth for generations to come. At the forefront of these efforts are the women of Kenya, whose contributions and leadership are instrumental in safeguarding the country's ecosystems and ensuring a sustainable future.
Bühler to open cutting-edge grain processing facility in Nigeria to unleash the potential of local crops Swiss multinational plant equipment manufacturer, Bühler is set to open cutting-edge grain processing facility in Nigeria poised to support local producers in the development of safe and affordable food.
Brazilian companies generate $3.3 million in deals at NAMPO 2024
The Brazil Machinery Solutions (BMS) export promotion project, the result of a partnership between ABIMAQ (The Brazilian Machinery Builders' Association) and ApexBrasil (The Brazilian Trade and Export Promotion Agency), supported the participation of 13 national companies at NAMPO 2024, the largest agricultural fair on the African continent, held on May 14-17 in Bothaville, South Africa.
Water Is The Catalyst For The Sustainable Development Goals
In the Nineties, the world was brimming with hope. The Cold War had ended, closing the book on an anxious decades-long standoff that could have tipped the planet into calamity. Democracies that represented the people started to spread, and a new breed of technology called the Internet promised to connect people like never before.
Agriculture GDP rebounds strongly in Q1 of 2024 despite massive challenges
In a quarter characterised by a plethora of growth constraints such the El Nino-induced heat wave the decimated crops, loadshedding, and inefficiencies at ports, agriculture still managed to rebound strongly in Q1, 2024. The operating conditions were tough with port delays impacting negatively on the flow of deciduous fruit to export markets.
Ethiopia in a new partnership to harness digital technology to improve advisory services for farmers and agriprenuers
In acknowledging the power of digital technology in enhancing farming practices and empowering agricultural entrepreneurs, the Government of Ethiopia through the Ministry of Agriculture has partnered with the Global Network of Digital Agriculture Innovation Hubs (DAIH) Digital Green to improve advisory services and optimize the use of data and information for the benefit of farming communities and agriprenuers across the country.
FARMERS REVIEW AFRICA published by Mailing Times media, it is Africa's premier farming magazine which provides updates of news and analysis on topical issues of national and international importance in agriculture. The publication links the technology applied in the Agricultural sector to the field experience of professionals in this area.
