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Thursday, 19 June 2025

Drc-Mining Week 2025 I AECI Mining Explosives Deepens Commitment to DRC's Mining Sector I The Road to Decarbonisation in mining

SRK harnesses power of digital tools for engineering innovation

With the insights of consulting engineering disciplines being steadily enhanced by the use of powerful digital technologies, SRK Consulting (South Africa) underpins its professional work with an in-house Data Services function.

AECI Mining Explosives Deepens Commitment to DRC's Mining Sector
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the 11th largest country in the world, presents both vast mining potential and operational challenges, including limited infrastructure and a complex landscape. Despite this, AECI Mining Explosives has maintained a strong and enduring presence in the region, partnering with major mining operations to deliver end-to-end explosives solutions.

The road to decarbonisation in miningThe mining industry is a key player in global carbon emissions, and ABB's eMine™ is at the forefront of efforts to drive the sector's decarbonisation, comments Martin van Zyl, Sales Manager, Process Industries. ABB has just released a report entitled 'Mining's Moment: The Pathway for Urgent Real Progress in Responsible Mining'.

The Copper Scramble: African Mining Week to Examine Merger & Acquisition Deals

The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference – scheduled for October 1–3, 2025, in Cape Town – will spotlight how Merger & Acquisition (M&A) deals are propelling the continent's copper industry forward. A power chat will take place, titled The Copper Scramble: How Mergers are Reshaping the Global Supply Chain.

DRC Mining Week 2025 Final Day Gives Focuses on Policy, Youth, and InclusionThe final day of the DRC Mining Week 2025, held on Friday, 13 June, brought together government leaders, industry players, young entrepreneurs, and global diplomats for a powerful close to the annual event in Lubumbashi.

Ivanhoe Mines Resumes Underground Operations at Kakula Mine's Western Zone in DRC After May Seismic Activity
Canadian mining company, Ivanhoe Mines has resumed underground mining operations on the western side of the Kakula Mine at its Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following a temporary halt caused by seismic activity in May 2025. Mining crews and equipment returned underground on June 7 after water levels were stabilized and updated safety protocols were implemented.

Metso introduces enhanced copper electrorefining technology for production of high-purity copper cathodesMetso is introducing enhancements in copper electrorefining technology for the sustainable and cost-effective production of LME grade A copper cathodes. Currently, more than 80% of the world's copper is produced with electrorefining, as it gives the highest-purity metal product and the best recovery of valuable impurities. High-purity copper is indispensable for the clean energy transition, telecommunications, electronics and clean water infrastructure.

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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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