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Thursday 16 May 2024

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BMG marks 50th year with exciting showcase of agricultural innovations and premium products at Nampo 2024

Nampo is going to be extra exciting for BMG this year. Not only is the company celebrating its 50th year in business, but the team has lots of action planned for its 2024 event at Nampo Park, Bothaville, from 14 to 17 May.

Over 16,000 visitors grace first day of Nampo 2024 mega agriculture event

Yesterday, the first day of Nampo Harvest Day 2024, attracted 16,122 visitors to the agriculture mega event taking place near Bothaville in the Free State, South Africa.
According to reports shared with the media by the event organisers, the visitors graced the show arriving by, amongst others, 55 fixed winged planes and 13 helicopters.

Pratley to showcase its diverse adhesives range at NAMPO 2024

Leading manufacturer Pratley will display its full range of industry-leading adhesives at SA Grain's NAMPO Harvest Day 2024 from 14 to 17 May at Bothaville in the Free State, according to Mark Bell, National Sales and Marketing Manager, Pratley Adhesives.

Engen and Grain SA team up at Nampo to propel agriculture sector forward

n a bid to see agriculture sector advance through technological innovations, Engen, a leading energy and solutions partner dedicated to enriching lives for a sustainable future, has again partnered with Grain SA as a sponsor of the Nampo Harvest Day 2024 which focuses on how to improve farming activities in this digital era.

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Agriculture regenerative,solution for transforming the farming industry

The agriculture sector plays a significant role in greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 69% of all nitrous oxide emissions and 48% of total methane emissions in 2020, as highlighted by the UK government's Agri-Climate report in 2022.

Latest innovations in grinding technology

The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), representing a coalition of 41 African civil society organizations, has called for a complete overhaul of the African Union's proposed 10-year Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan 2023-2033 and instead rooting for agroecology to protect biodiversity.

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First Mining Drc-Zambia's biggest news from the week

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DRC Mining Week focuses on sustainability win-win for mining houses and local communities

DRC Mining Week returns to Lubumbashi in the heart of the Copperbelt in June with a bold, comprehensive and dedicated programme focusing on "Prioritising sustainable mining operations and local transformation in the DRC." The event has already confirmed the presence and support of an impressive line-up of returning sponsors and mining houses.

DR Congo partners with European Union to enhance mineral traceability

The Democratic Republic of Congo has partnered with the European Union to enhance its mineral traceability after the African nation accused Rwanda of plundering its mineral wealth, particularly from mines in the war-torn eastern region.

Achieving mining resilience with long-term energy solutions

According to the Boston Consulting Group, mining organisations planning for uncertainty and complexity are those that tend to find profit within them. The research firm underscored the importance of investing in the right energy and infrastructure solutions to ensure growth is both profitable and sustainable, allowing for mines to reimagine their approaches and pivot at speed. It is an industry constantly in flux with market trends and demands shifting at such speed that it is almost impossible to predict what lies a year in the future, much less plan for five to ten years ahead. Regulations, green mining, technology, environmental pressures and shifting market requirements mean mines are under constant pressure to adapt, evolve and reimagine.

Rio Tinto, Manara Minerals bid for stakes in First Quantum Minerals' Zambian copper mines

Rio Tinto, one of the world's largest metals and mining corporation and Saudi Arabia-backed Manara Minerals Investment are reportedly bidding for stakes in First Quantum Minerals' Zambian copper mines.

What South Sudan Can Learn from Neighboring Gold Producers

While remaining underexplored, South Sudan is considered to hold significant commercial quantities of mineral resources. A nascent gold mining sector in the country offers established producers the opportunity to partner with the government on frontier prospects and leverage their expertise to spearhead mineral exploration, extraction and development activities.

Zambia to invest $6 million to establish Mining Technology hub to increase mineral production

Zambia has said it is investing $6 million to establish a mining technology (MinTech) hub to enhance mineral production with a focus on sustainability, productivity, and safety in mining activities.

Zambia's copper mining projected to hit 1 million tonnes by 2026 amidst mines expansions

The copper mining in Zambia has been projected to grow to about 1 million tonnes by 2026 owing to the mines expansions being witnessed in the country.

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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.