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Thursday, 24 April 2025

Beyond Concrete I DRC's Hydrocarbons Minister to Speak at Invest in African Energy 2025

Beyond Concrete: How TITAN is Transforming Heavy-Duty Rail Crossings in Mining

In Southern Africa's evolving mining landscape, the ability to move vast volumes of material across rail infrastructure without compromising safety or productivity is critical. Operations in the DRC and Zambia, in particular, demand solutions that can endure the relentless pressure of heavy-duty vehicles while ensuring the long-term integrity of the railway network.

Where Policy Meets Investment: African Ministers to Showcase Mineral Refining Opportunities at African Mining Week 2025

African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa's premier gathering for mining stakeholders, taking place from October 1-3 in Cape Town – will feature a high-level Ministerial Forum dedicated to advancing local mineral beneficiation across the continent.

Democratic Republic of the Congo's Hydrocarbons Minister to Speak at Invest in African Energy 2025 Amid Renewed Exploration Drive
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) Minister of Hydrocarbons, Aimé Sakombi Molendo, is confirmed to speak at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 in Paris next month. His participation underscores the DRC's commitment to revitalizing its hydrocarbons sector through strategic reforms, regional partnerships and renewed investor engagement, following recent exploration breakthroughs and cross-border agreements.

ERG Deploys Autonomous Trucks, AI Technology at Kazakhstan Operations in Push Toward Mining InnovationGlobal metals and mining company Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) is implementing AI technologies at its operations in Kazakhstan, including autonomous dump trucks and an advanced Manufacturing Execution System, as part of its continuing digital transformation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powers Innovation, Efficiency and Growth in African Mining

African mining projects are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations and meet ambitious production targets set by governments across the continent. As the mining industry undergoes a digital transformation, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) will highlight the pivotal role of AI and other digital tools in optimizing exploration and production processes, with a view to unlocking new mineral reserves, reducing costs and enhancing worker safety.

Understanding climate change – a water perspective

As we celebrate Earth Day – with climate change front of mind – it is critical to appreciate that water is at the centre of how the planet is being impacted, and how we need to respond.
Water and climate change are inextricably linked, according to Fiona Sutton, a principal consultant at SRK Consulting South Africa (SA).
"Climate change is often described as a water story because many of its impacts are directly related to water," said Sutton. "From unpredictable rainfall patterns to shrinking ice sheets, rising sea levels, floods and droughts – most impacts of climate change relate to water."

The 3rd annual London Indaba sets the stage for high-stakes conversations on mining, critical minerals and investment in the continent's future
With African critical minerals taking centre stage in the global energy transition, the 3rd annual London Indaba is set to be one of the most important industry gatherings of the year. Taking place on 24 and 25 June 2025 at the InterContinental Park Lane, London, (as well as streamed online to registered participants).

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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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