Engineering for sustainability as mining booms in DRC

Now the world’s second-largest producer of copper behind Chile, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeing considerable investment in infrastructure to support mining and other sectors.

Newly re-elected Haut-Katanga Governor Jacques Kyabula Katwe to speak at DRC Mining Week in June

The organisers of DRC Mining Week have announced that the newly re-elected governor of Haut-Katanga, Jacques Kyabula Katwe, will return to the event in June and deliver the welcome address on the opening day on 12 June.

Ivanhoe completes Kamoa-Kakula’s Phase 3 concentrator construction in DRC ahead of schedule and on budget

Ivanhoe Mines, Canadian mining company focused on advancing its three principal projects in Southern Africa, has announced the completion of Phase 3 concentrator construction at its Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ahead of schedule and on budget.

Boliden, Epiroc and ABB make first battery-electric trolley truck system for underground mining a reality

Boliden, Epiroc and ABB have passed a new technology milestone by successfully deploying the first fully battery-electric trolley truck system on an 800-meter-long underground mine test track in Sweden, with a 13 percent incline. This means the mining industry is a step closer to realizing the all-electric mine of the future, with sustainable, productive operations and improved working conditions.

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.

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

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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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