Weekly Roundup: Major Mining Developments in DRC-Zambia

Weekly Roundup: Major Mining Developments in DRC-Zambia

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Ivanhoe Reports October Copper Production of 41,800 Tonnes at Kamoa-Kakula Mine in DRC     Ivanhoe Mines has announced a milestone achievement at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with record copper production of 41,800 tonnes in October. Read more

Strong and stable RA30 trucks carry the weight at New Caledonian mine A trio of Rokbak RA30 articulated haulers have been starring at a remote and extremely challenging site on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The trucks' resilience and reliability are standing out for heavy equipment specialists Hermant Group at one of New Caledonia's oldest nickel mines, SLN Tiebaghi. Read more

Corks pop in Joburg to celebrate SRK's 50-year legacy As part of the group's global 50th anniversary celebrations, SRK Consulting South Africa held a sparkling commemoration event at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg last month – with memories and inspiration from local and overseas dignitaries. Read more

Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development "looking forward to welcoming" Nigeria Mining Week delegates The full video of the message of the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, the Honourable Dr Oladele Henry Alake, can be viewed here: A Must-Attend Event for Mining Visionaries! – YouTube Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, the Honourable Dr Dele Henry Alake, has recorded a special invitation and welcome message to the delegates and visitors of the upcoming Nigeria Mining Week, taking place in Abuja from 18–20 November. Read more

Ivanhoe Poised for Profit Surge as Africa's Largest Green Copper Smelter Nears Completion Ivanhoe Mines has reported a significant financial and operational achievement for the third quarter of 2024, with a net profit of $108 million, up from $67 million in Q2. The good performance is attributed to robust copper production at its flagship Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where copper output reached 116,313 tonnes for Q3, marking a year-to-date production of 303,328 tonnes. Read more

CURRENT MAGAZINE ISSUE: 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. Read Digital Magazine

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Navigating Africa's Food Security

Navigating Africa's Food Security

Web version    Forward       Alarming food insecurity levels demand urgent action       The South African consumer has faced significant hardship over recent years because of an ailing economy, which has undermined their ability to afford basic food. This situation is creating a troubling chain reaction throughout the agricultural supply chain resulting in a depressed outlook, and has in part, led to alarming levels of food insecurity, according to recent data. Read more

Tractor of the Year and BKT – together celebrating the best tractors set to revolutionize the farming industry A new and exciting edition of the Tractor of the Year, the international event celebrating the most innovative and sustainable tractors on the European market, concluded today its 26th edition. Read more

Evaluating the real digestibility of phosphates in feeds Animal nutritionists encounter significant challenges in adjusting and optimizing their feed formulations. To ensure an accurate evaluation, it is essential to measure their pre-caecal phosphorus digestibility, which provides a true indication of their digestibility. Read more

New initiative aims to bring 3 million farmers in Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria into digital economy in five years A new initiative co-chaired African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Mastercard Foundation aims to bring up to 3 million farmers in Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria into digital economy in the next five years. The Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance Africa will, via Mastercard Community Pass which, give farmers a digital credential to access a network of digital agricultural agents. Read more

Op-Ed: The Integral Role of Innovative Financing Solutions for Farmers in the Global South: Lessons from Cocoa Irrigation in Ghana In the Global South, where agriculture forms the backbone of rural livelihoods, farmers face ongoing challenges, including limited access to modern agricultural technologies and climate change impacts. Cocoa farmers in Ghana, responsible for a significant share of the world's cocoa production, are particularly vulnerable as unpredictable weather patterns, such as prolonged droughts, continue to threaten their livelihoods. However, recent advancements in innovative financing for solar irrigation offer a promising solution. Read more

$151 billion needed annually to close critical global climate finance gap for smallholder farmers New estimates from One Acre Fund reveal the true cost of supporting smallholder farmers to build long-term resilience for themselves and the environment in the face of the climate crisis. Based on an investment of $300 per farmer per year, the social enterprise calculates that approximately $153 billion would be required annually to support the estimated 511 million smallholders worldwide farming less than two hectares of land to build climate resilience. Read more

LATEST MAGAZINE ISSUE: 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. Read Digital Magazine

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