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Thursday, 18 June 2026

Drc Mining Week I Resilient reagent supply chains drive metallurgical performance I African Union backs Ebola Bundibugyo response in DRC and Uganda

DRC opens Mining Week, targets global critical minerals hub status with push for mineral transformation

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reaffirmed its ambition to become a global hub for critical minerals, with the government highlighting record copper production and the imminent start of commercial lithium output as it opened the 21st edition of DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi.

Resilient reagent supply chains drive metallurgical performance

As global volatility reshapes supply networks across industries, the mining sector is being forced to rethink how it secures the inputs that underpin operational stability. Chemical reagents, performance and process chemicals, have emerged as critical enablers of metallurgical performance, cost control and business continuity.

USD 910M pledged: African Union backs Ebola Bundibugyo response in DRC and Uganda

H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi and Chairperson of the African Union, convened a High-Level Emergency Meeting of African Heads of State and Government, the African Union Commission, Africa CDC , the World Health Organization, Regional Economic Communities, partners and donors to accelerate the Ebola Bundibugyo response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

Beyond the Mine Gate: Wits Dialogue Connects Community Health to Worker Safety

The Wits Mining Institute recently hosted a thought-provoking breakfast dialogue titled Beyond the Fence: How Community Environments Shape Health and Safety Performance in Mining, sponsored by South32. The event brought together leaders from academia, government, labour and the mining industry to examine a critical but often overlooked issue: the impact of workers’ home and community environments on safety performance in mines.

Global Mining Leaders from 4 Continents to Gather at World Mining Congress 2026 in Lima

Government authorities and institutional representatives from the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa will participate in the World Mining Congress 2026 (WMC 2026), taking place June 24–26, 2026, at the Lima Convention Center. The event consolidates Peru’s position as host of one of the main international discussions on the future of the mining industry.

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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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Sunday, 14 June 2026

Precision Chemistry for DRC Ore Challenges I Abu Dhabi’s IRH rejects Zambia copper export waiver amid smelter constraints

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Electra Mining Boosts Digital Tools, Visitor Plans, and Exhibitor Support for 2026 Show

Organisers of Electra Mining Africa have outlined a series of enhanced operational, marketing and exhibitor engagement measures ahead of the upcoming edition of the continental mining and industrial exhibition, highlighting a stronger digital shift, improved visitor targeting tools, and expanded collaboration with partners.

Building the ecosystem for critical minerals mining in DRC

As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, the Democratic Republic of Congo is seeing the benefit of growing investments from leading economies such as China and the US – making for exciting prospects at the upcoming DRC Mining Week.

Keeping the flow: How proactive maintenance maximises sampler and centrifuge longevity

Mining and mineral processing operations rely on the uninterrupted operation of samplers and centrifuges to maintain product quality and process efficiency. Samplers collect representative samples that are accurate and reproducible, while centrifuges enable effective solid-liquid separation, dewatering, and classification within a process plant.

Sandvik secures underground equipment order for Khoemacau Copper Mine expansion in Botswana

Sandvik has secured a major underground mining equipment fleet order from JCHX Mining Management Co., Ltd for deployment at Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana, the company said.

Abu Dhabi’s IRH rejects Zambia copper export waiver amid smelter constraints

Abu Dhabi-based International Resources Holding (IRH) has declined Zambia’s latest copper concentrate export waiver allocation, even after being awarded the largest single quota under a government scheme aimed at easing smelter bottlenecks in the country’s mining sector.