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BME: Driving connected, AI-powered mining I World Mining Congress 2026 is live in Lima 🌎⛏️

BME is building the future: connected, AI-powered mining

In the fast-evolving mining industry, BME – a member of the Omnia Group – is transforming traditional blasting from a rock-breaking activity into a sophisticated, data-driven enabler of safer, more efficient, and sustainable operations.

Multotec deploys custom spiral solutions at Thaba JV chromite and PGM project, South Africa

Multotec has supplied a range of high-performance spiral equipment to the Thaba JV chromite and Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) project in South Africa’s Limpopo province. The integrated processing solution is designed to enhance recovery, improve product quality, and maintain the operational flexibility needed to support the plant’s long-term performance objectives. The Thaba JV is a 50:50 partnership between Sylvania Platinum’s wholly owned South African subsidiary, Sylvania Metals, and Limberg Mining Company, a subsidiary of ChromTech Mining.

Kibali calls for formalisation of artisanal mining to boost sustainable development in DRC

LUBUMBASHI, DRC – Kibali Gold Mine has called for stronger formalisation of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), arguing that a more structured and regulated sector is essential for improving livelihoods, enhancing mineral traceability, and supporting sustainable community development.

Laxyo secures $23 million Zambia underground mining contract at Mopani Mine

Indian mining services firm Laxyo Ltd has secured a $23 million underground mining contract at Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines, marking a significant expansion of its international footprint and entry into Africa’s competitive raise boring and underground mining services sector.

World Mining Congress 2026 is live in Lima — and the message is clear: trust + collaboration first

With a call to strengthen trust, drive innovation, and promote a shared vision to address the industry’s global challenges, World Mining Congress 2026 (WMC 2026) was officially inaugurated. One of the most important mining gatherings in the world, the event brings together business leaders, government authorities, academics, researchers, and industry professionals from various countries in Lima.

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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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