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Battery electric mining vehicles can boost efficiencies, sustainability

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 admin

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will play a role in improving health and safety, boosting efficiencies and achieving sustainability goals, including by combining on-mine renewable energy generation with BEVs, says mining equipment company Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. “In countries where grid power is unreliable, this strategy also holds the promise of more streamlined and uninterrupted operations,” adds Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions load and haul business line manager Deon Lambert. The mining industry is searching for sustainability solutions and efficiency gains and BEVs are presenting exciting opportunities, he states. “Sandvik Mining… Read More Here

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DRC: here are the production figures in the primary sector in 2020 (BCC report)

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 admin

The Central Bank of Congo published its annual report for the 2020 financial year this week. This document presents the quintessence of the economic activity of the country and the financial and administrative situation of the Bank as a company. DESKECO relays here the production figures in the primary sector. Indeed, according to the data in this report, in 2020, economic activity in the primary sector grew by 7.1% against 1.7% in 2019. Its contribution to growth was 3.1 points coming from 0.8 points the previous year. This change is mainly due… Read More Here

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Sandvik and Boliden launch 3D printing trial

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 admin

Sweden-based mining companies Sandvik and Boliden have partnered to run a 3D printing trial that will see machine parts printed digitally and installed on underground drill rigs. The companies said the trial involves a set of specially redesigned components printed digitally at a Sandvik-managed facility in Italy. Their performance is monitored on machines in Boliden’s underground mine worksites in Sweden and Ireland. The first components have just been put into operation in the Garpenberg mine, with the performance still to be evaluated. Ronne Hamerslag, head of supply management at Boliden,… Read More Here

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Gold price moves higher as safe haven demand stays strong

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 admin

Gold edged higher on Wednesday as inflation risks and the intensifying Ukraine crisis propped up demand for safe havens, although a firmer dollar and high bonds yields placed a cap on bullion’s gains. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $1,932.09 per ounce by 12:20 p.m. ET, continuing to recover from its worst week since June. US gold futures traded 0.4% higher at $1,930.20 per ounce in New York. “You’re seeing a little bit of safe-haven demand and a little perceived bargain hunting at lower price levels in the gold market,” Jim Wyckoff, senior… Read More Here

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Barrick sees scope to grow Zambia copper output

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 admin

Barrick Gold Corp., the world’s second-biggest producer of the precious metal, sees opportunity to grow its copper production in central Africa, especially with a pro-business government having won power in Zambia last year, Chief Executive Officer Mark Bristow said. The company already operates the Lumwana copper mine in northwestern Zambia. It considered selling that operation in 2019 after receiving interest from potential buyers following its merger with Randgold Resources Ltd. and Bristow’s appointment as CEO earlier that year but never followed through. “The Lumwana copper mine in Zambia has been a real… Read More Here

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First Quantum Minerals clarifies reports on KCM and Mopani

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 admin

First Quantum Minerals has reiterated its commitment to invest further in Zambia’s mining sector, but has clarified that it has no plans to acquire Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) nor Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), contrary to media reports. The company has pledged to support government’s drive towards growing the nation’s copper production, and is working towards investing in its S3 expansion project at Kansanshi mine in Solwezi which will increase production output and prolong the life of mine. In addition, preparatory works are also underway for the company’s Enterprise nickel production… Read More Here

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Another accident disrupts Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 admin

Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines on Wednesday reported a second fatal accident in three days at the mine, saying a 35-year-old contractor worker died on Tuesday after falling through the roof of a copper concentrate storage shed. Operations at the smelter concentrate shed where the accident occurred have been suspended until further notice, the company said in a statement. Mopani on Monday said it suspended operations at one of its shafts after an accident on Sunday in which one person was killed. Read More Here

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Expo Dubai 2020: the DRC remains the best destination for its mining and forestry assets and for its culture (Félix Tshisekedi)

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 admin

The Democratic Republic of Congo remains the best destination for its mining and forestry assets and for its culture. This was declared by the President of the Republic, Félix Tshisekedi, who opened, on Tuesday March 22, 2022, the day reserved for the DRC at Expo Dubai 2020. It was at midnight Doha time that the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, arrived with his wife in Dubai. The Congolese Head of State invited the various investors, economic operators and other visitors to explore the opportunities offered by… Read More Here

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Copper deficit narrows slightly to 475,000 tonnes in 2021

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 admin

The global refined copper market showed a 92,000 tonne deficit in December, compared with a 123,000 tonne deficit in November, the International Copper Study Group (ICSG) said in a new data release. For the full year, the market reported a deficit of 475,000 tonnes compared with a 484,000 tonne shortfall a year earlier, the ICSG said. World refined copper output in December was 2.11 million tonnes, while consumption was 2.2 million tonnes. Production amounted to 24.5 million tonnes and 25.33 million tonnes of consumption for the year. The ICSG said… Read More Here

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Dubai Expo 2020: Julien Paluku presents the DRC as best destination in the world for electric battery industry thanks to its strategic minerals

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 admin

The Democratic Republic of Congo is represented at EXPO 2020 DUBAI by ten members of the Government and fifty economic operators working in all strategic sectors. At the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, held on Monday, March 21, Congolese representatives presented on the opportunities offered by the DRC in all areas, and this, in front of Emirati investors, interested in the potentialities abounds the DRC. In his speech, Julien Paluku, Minister of Industry, presented the DRC as the best destination in the world for the electric battery industry thanks to… Read More Here