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Friday, 6 February 2026

Hakainde Hichilema, to keynote at Mining Indaba 2026 I Michelin set to discuss sustainable mining at Africa Mining Indaba 2026

Michelin set to discuss sustainable mining at Africa Mining Indaba 2026

Michelin is proud to announce its participation at the Africa Mining Indaba 2026, taking place from 9 – 12 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and responsible industry transformation. Michelin will bring a thought leadership perspective to one of the mining sector's most influential gatherings.

Zambia's President, Hakainde Hichilema, to keynote at Mining Indaba 2026 as country's mining sector gains momentum

Investing in African Mining Indaba confirms that His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, will deliver the Keynote Address in the Opening Ceremony at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, scheduled to take place from 9-12 February 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema's attendance underscores Zambia's renewed positioning at the centre of Africa's evolving mining and investment landscape.

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.

Glencore, US-backed Orion consortium sign MoU on potential $9bn DRC copper-cobalt deal

Global commodities trader Glencore and the Orion Critical Mineral Consortium (Orion CMC) have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) over a potential acquisition by Orion CMC of a 40% stake in Glencore's interests in two major mining assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Mutanda Mining (Mumi) and Kamoto Copper Company (KCC).

Mining leader warns permitting delays may cause global copper shortage before World Mining Congress

The global mining industry is facing a critical race against time as demand for copper and other essential minerals continues to accelerate, while permitting delays and regulatory bottlenecks threaten the pace of new project development. This warning was issued by Roque Benavides, Chairman of Compañía de Minas Buenaventura and one of Latin America's most influential mining executives, during an interview ahead of the World Mining Congress (WMC), which will return to Peru in 2026 after more than five decades.

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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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