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Thursday, 23 May 2024

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

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Transforming the Mining Industry and Energy Sectors with Artificial Intelligence of Things Innovation (AIoT = AI + IoT)

A 'new-age' digital transformation brought about by the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is driving a significant shift across industrial sectors, especially in mining and energy. This integration, referred to as AIoT, is not just an incremental improvement but a transformative strategy that enhances automation, sustainability and safety, pivotal in transforming the mining and energy industries. This thought piece provides an outline into the applications and benefits of AIoT, illustrating how this technological approach is positively evolving these critical sectors.

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.

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. According to Zambia's Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane, the growth is triggered by investment in expanding production at mines including those owned by First Quantum Minerals.

Advancing The Mining Technology Frontier: Micromine's Half-Year Release Covers All Bases

Micromine, next-generation technology for mining, has announced the 2024 Half-Year Release, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and industry leadership. This latest update introduces new features and enhancements across all Micromine products, equipping users with the most advanced tools that are set to significantly boost productivity and efficiency.

Is zero routine flared gas by 2030 a possibility?

140 billion cubic metres – that's how much natural gas is flared annually, impacting human health, accelerating climate change, and releasing carbon dioxide, methane and black soot. The practice of flaring is a significant economic and environmental problem that the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 (NZE) aims to eradicate by 2030 by removing non-emergency flaring. It is an ambitious goal, but one that's sorely needed as it can potentially prevent the release of around 365 million metric tons of C02 into the atmosphere.

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.

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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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Nampo's real success lies in partnerships

Grain SA's 56th NAMPO Harvest Day, which was presented from 14-17 May 2024 on NAMPO Park just outside Bothaville, is considered a great success by all accounts. A record number of 86,474 visitors over the four days – as well as 865 exhibitors – confirms the trade fair's popularity among farmers, exhibitors, opinion makers and everyone in society who has a heart for agriculture.

NW Agriculture to roll out Artificial Insemination project

The North-West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is set to roll out the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) project for cattle. Commonly known as Artificial Insemination, ART will benefit farmers across the province reaching 4000 heads of cattle over a period of 5 years. This means 800 breeding females would be inseminated per year beginning with the current financial year.

Kenyan tea farmers to benefit from government deal for lucrative export market

Tea farmers will earn more from the crop following a pact between Kenya and Liptons Teas and Infusions and Brown Investments. Under the new plan, the two firms will position Kenya's Tea as a premium product to the global stage.

Good Nature Agro named one of Africa's Fastest Growing Companies of 2024

Good Nature Agro , the Zambian company helping smallholder farmers reach the middle class, has been recognized by the Financial Times in the annual ranking of Africa's Fastest Growing Companies of 2024, focused on identifying top performers in Africa's private sector. This ranking places Good Nature Agro as number 44 on the list and the only Zambian company in the top 50.

WPF releases new training resources for small-scale poultry farmers in Africa

The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) has released a series of new training materials to help small- scale poultry farmers improve their farming methods and incomes. The WPF explains that small-scale producers are farmers who typically start with just a few birds in their gardens, but who later grow their flocks over time and start selling chicken meat and eggs in....

EHPEA and TradeMark Africa ink Partnership for Digital Innovation in Ethiopian Horticulture

The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA), in collaboration with TradeMark Africa, has today signed a joint agreement to develop comprehensive e-learning and knowledge management systems tailored to the growing needs of Ethiopia's horticulture sector.

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FARMERS REVIEW AFRICA published by Mailing Times media, it is Africa's premier farming magazine which provides updates of news and analysis on topical issues of national and international importance in agriculture. The publication links the technology applied in the Agricultural sector to the field experience of professionals in this area.