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Video Analytics Meets Mining I Ivanhoe Mines Reports $35M Profit in Q2 2025 I Building reliable power for mining operations in Africa I MineAdvantage

Video Analytics Meets Mining: Africa's Smart Response to Age-Old Risks

In the heart of the rich Copper Belts of Africa, mining operations, although vital to economic growth, continue to be exposed to the same age-old safety risks that have plagued the industry for decades.

Accra to Host the 11th West & Central Africa (WaCA) Mining Summit & Expo Showcasing Responsible Mining and Critical Mineral Opportunities

The 11th West & Central Africa (WaCA) Mining Summit & Expo will take place on 25-26 September 2025, bringing together mining executives, government officials, investors, technical experts and technology providers to discuss the future of mining in one of the world's fastest-growing resource regions. The Summit will spotlight the enormous potential of West & Central Africa in critical minerals, value-added processing, and responsible mining practices.

Ivanhoe Mines Reports $35M Profit in Q2 2025, Signals Growth Amid Operational Challenges

The Canadian mining company, Ivanhoe Mines has reported a second-quarter profit of $35 million for the period ending June 30, 2025, alongside an adjusted EBITDA of $123 million. This performance was largely underpinned by the company's flagship Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which contributed $128 million in attributable EBITDA.

Building reliable power for mining operations in Africa
According to the International Monetary Fund, global demand for critical minerals is set to increase significantly. For nickel, demand will double between 2022 and 2050, cobalt will triple, and lithium will increase tenfold says the International Energy Agency – and sub-Saharan Africa has an estimated 30% of these minerals in reserves. The region has immense potential, but realising the potential requires reliable energy solutions, particularly as mining operations across the continent continue to grapple with unstable power grids, rising energy costs, and increased pressure to meet sustainability goals.

PPS delivers custom drag boxes for coastal mining in Madagascar

South African electrical enclosure specialist Power Process Systems (PPS) has successfully delivered a set of custom-engineered drag boxes for a major titanium mining project in Madagascar. Designed for mobile medium-voltage (MV) power distribution, the drag boxes enable reliable energy supply to dredges operating across the site's dynamic dune environment.

MineAdvantage – Industry-Leading Program Empowering Mining Professionals Across the GlobeImmersive Technologies proudly announces the launch of its professional development courses specifically for the mining industry. Under the banner of MineAdvantageTM the company has begun delivering a series of face-to-face courses in regional mining locations across the globe.

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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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