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Friday, 30 January 2026

Gabon's Mining Minister to highlight growth opportunities at Mining Indaba I Deepest Marathon doc debuts at African Mining Indaba

Thor explorations' pre-feasibility study confirms strong economics for Senegal's Douta Gold Project

Thor Explorations Ltd. has released a highly anticipated Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for its Douta Gold Project in southeastern Senegal, confirming robust project economics and setting the stage for development of what could become a long-life, million-ounce gold mine.

Gabon's Mining Minister Sosthène Nguema Nguema to Focus on High-Growth Opportunities at Mining Indaba

Following his appointment by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on January 1, 2026, the newly appointed Minister of Mines and Geological Resources, Sosthène Nguema Nguema, has embarked on an aggressive pro-investment agenda designed to grow mining into a major engine of Gabon's economic future.

World's Deepest Marathon Doc Premieres at African Mining Indaba

A new documentary, World's Deepest Marathon, will premiere at African Mining Indaba on 10 February 2026. The film follows 55 runners who completed the marathon 1,119 metres below sea level in Sweden's Boliden Garpenberg mine. Featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, the documentary highlights the runners' prep, motivation, and the tech innovation that made the event possible.

Zambia posts record copper output in 2025, but falls short of ambitious target

Zambia's copper mining sector delivered a significant performance in 2025, with national output rising 8% compared with the previous year — yet the country missed its ambitious goal of producing 1 million metric tonnes of copper.

Collisions in mining: from reaction to prevention

In mining, the constant interaction between vehicles, objects and people is part of daily opera tions. In this environment, having realtime information about what is happening around the equipment is no longer an added extra, but a key tool to reduce operational risks, avoid material damage and keep production running without unnecessary interruptions.

Multotec GV Cyclones drive safer, more sustainable tailings management

Managing tailings safely and sustainably remains one of the mining industry's biggest challeng es. For operations where above-ground deposition in a Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) is the only option, finding equipment that balances operational efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility is critical.

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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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