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DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum back with big move to Kolwezi in September I How TITAN is Transforming Heavy-Duty Rail Crossings in Mining

Ivanhoe Mines Secures Additional Hydroelectric Power to Boost Kamoa-Kakula Copper Production in DRC

Ivanhoe Mines has announced a significant increase in hydroelectric power availability for its Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This development is set to support enhanced copper production and the upcoming commissioning of the site's direct-to-blister smelter.

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.

Namibia Strengthens Uranium Market with Exploration and Production (E&P) Expansion
Namibia is expanding its uranium industry through a combination of established operations and new Exploration and Production (E&P) initiatives. With an average production of 5,613 metric tons in recent years, Namibia has solidified its position as the world's third-largest uranium producer.

Kamoa Copper and CrossBoundary Energy sign agreement for a groundbreaking baseload renewable energy system in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kamoa Copper S.A. and CrossBoundary Energy have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to provide baseload renewable energy to the Kamoa-Kakula Copper mining complex, one of the largest copper mines in the world, situated near Kolwezi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum back with big move to Kolwezi in SeptemberIt's official, DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum is moving to Kolwezi and is taking place from 29-30 September 2025.
In what is already the third edition of this event, the focus is on the region's potential in the global energy transition, including leveraging the DRC and Zambia's significant cobalt and copper resources for battery precursor manufacturing. Overall, the DRC envisions a future where it plays a pivotal role in the global battery metals supply chain, contributing to the energy transition while fostering economic development and sustainability in the region.

Generators: The Muscle in the New Energy Mix There are clear signs when loadshedding resurfaces in South Africa. Complaints fill message groups, people return to their trusted schedule apps, and the sound of diesel generators becomes audible throughout neighbourhoods.
Generators are reliable electricity workhorses in times of need. But they are also becoming welcome additions to modern energy mixes through efficiency improvements, noise reductions, and flexible design choices.

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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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