Tailings standard highlights value of planning for mine closure
The holistic approach of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) considers risks throughout the life cycle of a tailings storage facility (TSF) – including the decades following closure and, in some cases, even longer where stability or environmental concerns persist.
A state-of-the-art upgrade for Plutonic's Gold mine
Catalyst Metals' Plutonic gold mine in North Meekatharra, Western Australia, has made the transformative move from analogue to digital operations in preparations for the future of mining technology thanks to RCT-Powered by Epiroc. This upgrade is not limited to new equipment but also includes comprehensive upgrades to existing machines, including Sandvik and CAT loaders with the implementation of RCT's AutoNav package. This state-of-the-art technology allows the mobile machines to navigate autonomously with higher precision, ensuring increased productivity and a better overall working environment for operators.
Added ANS storage strengthens BME supply chain furtherBME's renowned supply chain security has been further strengthened with the commissioning of a new storage tank for ammonium nitrate solution (ANS) by its holding company Omnia. In operation since January 2025, the facility can store 5,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate in solution, according to Jacques De Villiers, Omnia's Executive for Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain.
Immersive Technologies Expands Global Reach, Now Supporting Pakistan, Sierra Leone, and Ethiopia
Immersive Technologies, the global leader in cutting-edge mine training solutions, proudly announces the expansion of its global reach with the shipment of advanced equipment simulators, digital learning products and training services to its 52nd, 53rd, and 54th countries – Pakistan, Sierra Leone, and Ethiopia.
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.
Energy On Tap: Industrial Turbines are Steaming Ahead
Exploiting excess steam production for power generation of around 200 megawatts (MW) or less (dubbed industrial-scale steam turbine solutions) is more viable and attractive. Industries—including pulp and paper, sugar, and petrochemicals—are utilising on-site steam to generate electricity. They are improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and may even establish future revenue streams.
he 3rd annual London Indaba sets the stage for high-stakes conversations on mining, critical minerals and investment in the continent's future
The holistic approach of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) considers risks throughout the life cycle of a tailings storage facility (TSF) – including the decades following closure and, in some cases, even longer where stability or environmental concerns persist.
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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