Abu Dhabi's IRH targets more mining assets in Zambia I Mine Safey I Keeping critical operations connected

Abu Dhabi's IRH targets more mining assets in Zambia I Mine Safey I Keeping critical operations connected

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More than a decade in the making: Johnathan Kalula takes over as Managing Director at VEGA Controls SA     More than a decade after he first walked through the door as an intern, Johnathan Kalula has been appointed managing director of VEGA Controls South Africa, effective 1 October 2026. Kalula joined VEGA for in-service training after earning his diploma from the Vaal University of Technology (VUT). Soon afterwards, he was seconded to customer Safripol in Sasolburg, where 18 months in the field shaped his approach to instrumentation. Read more

East Africa Northwest Mining Company seeks gold mining Licence for 41km² in Kenya’s Turkana, West Pokot counties East Africa Northwest Mining Company Limited has applied for a gold mining licence covering 40.93 square kilometres across Turkana and West Pokot counties, signalling growing commercial interest in north-western Kenya’s mineral resources. Read more

Abu Dhabi’s IRH targets more mining assets in Zambia Abu Dhabi-based International Resources Holding (IRH) and Zambia’s state-owned ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) are exploring new mining and mineral exploration opportunities in Zambia, two years after IRH committed $1.1 billion to revive and expand Mopani Copper Mines. Read more

Ethiopia opens gold refinery to boost export earnings and local processing Ethiopia has launched its first gold refinery, a facility designed to expand domestic processing, increase export earnings and strengthen the country’s position in Africa’s precious metals industry. Read more

Mine safety and hoisting technologies led Becker’s exhibition success Becker Mining South Africa’s participation at Electra Mining Africa 2026 attracted a steady stream of visitors, with its Kito hoisting equipment and Missing Person Locator System emerging as particular attractions. Read more

Keeping critical operations connected in hard-to-reach places On a mine, people often only think about connectivity once the signal starts dropping. The signal may be fine around offices and surface operations, then weaken or disappear underground or further out on site. Utilities have a different version of the problem. Their infrastructure spans such large areas that keeping a constant eye on it can be difficult. Read more

From Ambition to Value: The True Measure of Mining Partnerships Leading industry platform Mining Indaba 2027 examines the practical barriers shaping investment, local value creation and industrial development across African mining. The mining industry is facing a fundamental question: Can governments, investors and mining companies turn ambitious plans into projects that are financed, built and able to deliver lasting economic value? That question runs through the agenda of the forthcoming Mining Indaba 2027, where industry leaders will examine the forces shaping the future of mining, from capital and policy to infrastructure, technology, local value creation and the supply chains that connect mines to wider economies. Read more

CURRENT MAGAZINE ISSUE: 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. Read Digital Magazine

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