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BHP eyes Zambia for large-scale copper exploration I DRC targets 5-fold copper export rise to US

BHP eyes large-scale copper exploration drive in Zambia amid rising global demand

Global mining giant BHP is planning a major push into copper exploration in Zambia, signalling renewed investor confidence in the southern African country’s mineral potential amid rising global demand for the metal.

Zambia’s Energy Minister to present integrated power and fuel investment plan at AEW 2026

Zambia’s Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, will take a prominent role at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town from 12–16 October, where he is expected to outline the country’s integrated energy strategy to investors, policymakers and development partners.

DRC pushes for stronger geological expertise to strengthen mining exploration and sector reform

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is stepping up efforts to reinforce geological expertise as part of broader reforms aimed at revitalizing the mining sector and improving governance.

Precision blasting boosts safety, efficiency, and cost savings in African mining

In Africa’s demanding mining landscape, BME, an Omnia Holdings company, provides projects with a powerful technological edge through its advanced AXXIS™ Titanium electronic initiation system (EIS).

Inspired Evolution invests $40m in CrossBoundary Energy to scale C&I renewables across Sub-Saharan Africa

Inspired Evolution, a specialist pan-African investment firm focused on clean energy infrastructure, energy, and resource efficiency growth investments, today announced a USD 40 million investment in CrossBoundary Energy Holdings Ltd (“CrossBoundary Energy”), a leading developer, owner, and operator of distributed renewable energy solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) clients across sub-Saharan Africa.

Ivanhoe Mines advances Platreef with three major project milestones completed

Ivanhoe Mines Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announced today that a project ceremony was held at the Platreef Mine, in Limpopo Province, South Africa, marking the achievement of three major development milestones.

Komatsu hits milestone as first OEM to reach 1,000 ultra-class autonomous haul trucks

Komatsu has reached a historic milestone in autonomous mining, commissioning its 1,000th autonomous ultra-class haul truck equipped with the company’s industry-leading FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System.

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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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