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BME opens the door to electronic initiation for all I Zambia Taps Ghana for $1.8bn Small-Scale Gold Plan

Mining Indaba 2027 Puts Communities at the Heart of Mining Partnerships

Communities are playing an increasingly influential role in decisions that shape mining projects, livelihoods and local economies, creating greater expectations for meaningful participation, collaboration and shared decision-making.

Ivanhoe Mines expands western forelands copper resource by 30%

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has increased the size of its Western Forelands copper discovery in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by 30%, with the latest resource update strengthening the company’s view that the Makoko District is one of the world’s most significant new copper discoveries.

Mining Downturn Worsens at Start of Q3 Despite Strong Mineral Sales

Mining output showed continued weakness at the start of 3Q26. Non-seasonally adjusted mining output declined by 7.5% year-on-year (y/y) in July, following a revised 4.3% (previously 4.0%) contraction in June. Ten of the 12 mining divisions recorded decreases in production, while two recorded increases (Figure 1).

BME opens the door to electronic initiation for all

South Africa: The mining sector’s gradual shift from non-electric (NONEL) to electronic initiation systems in blasting has received a welcome boost as BME releases its new VIPERTRON® Electronic Initiation System. Ralf Hennecke, Managing Director of BME, highlighted that electronic initiation systems have consistently demonstrated superior accuracy, safety and blast performance.

ASCON urges Africa to buy, produce and trade its own

Africa must produce more of what it consumes, buy more of what it produces and proudly take its own goods to the world if it is to create jobs and build lasting economic strength, Professor Douglas K. Boateng, Goodwill Ambassador Extraordinaire for the African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON), will tell supply chain leaders gathering in Zambia this month.

Zambia looks to Ghana as it targets $1.8 billion from small-scale gold trade

Zambia is turning to Ghana for a blueprint to formalise its largely informal small-scale gold industry, with state-owned ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) saying the move could unlock more than $1.8 billion in value and significantly increase officially recorded gold exports.

Xylem Showcasing Water Value Solutions for Mining at Electra Mining Africa 2026

As crowds converge on Electra Mining Africa 2026 to see the best and latest in mining technologies and services, Xylem, a global water technology provider, is attracting strong interest from Electra Mining attendees.

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