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Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema to Deliver Keynote Address at Mining Indaba 2024 1

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema is set to deliver a keynote address at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2024, demonstrating his unwavering dedication to revitalising his country’s mining sector and delivering jobs and economic growth to the people of Zambia. This will be Hichilema’s second appearance at Mining Indaba as President, having delivered a keynote address in May 2022, shortly after his landslide election victory in 2021. Since this historic election, President Hichilema has made quick progress towards achieving his objectives, implementing several measures to revitalise the mining sector in Zambia.… Read More Here

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Reviving Africa’s untapped exploration pipelines a key feature at Mining Indaba 2024

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 Constance

The low-carbon economy of the future depends on mining and in turn, the future of mining largely depends on the exploration for and discovery of new mineral deposits. The African continent remains a treasure chest of green metals and minerals and has significant reserves of platinum cobalt, chromium and other battery metals. Yet despite this, Africa trails far behind when it comes to exploration spend, making it the last untapped mineral-rich continent. Mining Indaba 2024, taking place in Cape Town 5 – 8 February, will host a new and exciting… Read More Here

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Investing in African Mining Indaba 2024: An exciting lineup of influential speakers who will engage in thought-provoking discussions

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 Constance

Mining Indaba is the pinnacle event for promoting long-term investment in African mining. Attracting a broad and prominent speaker lineup, including industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders from around the country and beyond in order to promote economic growth and foster positive changes in the mining industry. The 2024 conference aims to celebrate Mining Indaba’s 30th anniversary by taking a new direction and purpose. The theme, “Embracing the power of positive disruption: A bold new future for African mining,” reflects the objective of finding solutions and paths towards positive change in… Read More Here

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COP28 ends with deal on Transition away from Fossil fuels

December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 Constance

The COP28 climate talks in Dubai ended in a deal that saw a commitment to transition away from all fossil fuels for the first time. The president of this year’s UN-sponsored summit, the UAE’s Sultan Al Jaber, brokered an agreement that was strong enough for the US and European Union on the need to dramatically curb fossil fuel use while keeping Saudi Arabia and other oil producers on board. The agreement calls for countries to quickly shift energy systems away from fossil fuels in a just and orderly fashion, qualifications… Read More Here

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CAMI Director General Addresses Mining Regulation and Transparency at Kinshasa University Conference

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 Constance

Director General (DG) of the Mining Cadastre (CAMI), Popol Mabolia, took center stage on December 2nd at the University of Kinshasa during a pivotal conference-debate focused on legal regulations within the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) thriving mining sector. The conference, organized jointly by the Legal Café and the Faculty Delegation of the Faculty of Law, delved into the country’s mineral wealth and regulatory frameworks. Notable figures like Minister of Mines, Antoinette N’samba, and Deputy Inspector General of Mines, Mr. Kampata Mbwelele Dona, joined DG Popol Mabolia in this important… Read More Here

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Bell Equipment Honors Top Performers and Celebrates Success at Annual Sales Conference

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 Constance

Bell Equipment Sales South Africa (BESSA), together with Bell Zimbabwe and Bell Zambia, recently hosted their much-anticipated annual sales conference and awards ceremony in the picturesque setting of the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg. The gathering served as a platform to recognize achievements, with the Central region earning the prestigious title of “Region of the Year.” Additionally, accolades were bestowed upon exceptional performers across various categories, spotlighting outstanding sales achievements. The awards encompassed not only sales of equipment originally manufactured by Bell Equipment but also showcased the company’s partnerships with renowned original equipment… Read More Here

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DRC Mining Experts Seek Innovative Solutions for Sector Challenges

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 Constance

The Presidential Council for Awareness of Strategies (CPVS) initiated the second edition of the National Framework for consultation among stakeholders in the mining sector of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday, November 13, 2023. The overarching theme of these meetings is “Exploring Innovative Solutions to Effectively Address Challenges in the DRC’s Mining Sector.” The primary objective is to devise strategies for enhancing the governance of the mining sector in the country. Deputy Minister of Mines, Godard Motema, commended the initiative, emphasizing its goal of generating reflections for the… Read More Here

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Updated Dates Announced for AMC 2023 – A Shift for a Stronger Impact

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 arnbethnic

The Ministry of Mines, Petroleum, and Gas, Republic of Angola, has announced a change in the dates for the highly anticipated 2nd edition of the Angola International Mining Conference and Exhibition (AMC) scheduled to take place at the Centro de Convenções Talatona (CCTA) in Luanda, Angola. Originally set to take place on November 22nd to 23rd, the conference has been postponed by a day and will now take place from the 23rd and 24th of November due to technical considerations. The event is centered around the theme “Mineral Resources: Development,… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Minister of Mines Highlights Commitment to Sustainable Exploration & Mining

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 Constance

Zambia, like many countries, is navigating the transition towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future. In this context, the demand for critical minerals is anticipated to increase. To address this forthcoming shift, the Zambian government has undertaken a series of policy adaptations aimed at fostering a sustainable mining industry. This commitment was delivered in a speech by Gerald Mwila, representing Hon. Paul C. Kabuswe, Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, during the 16th Annual Explorer’s Forum. The forum was held under the theme “Improving Exploration to Develop Sustainable Mining… Read More Here

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DRC Prime Minister Calls for EU Aid Against Illicit Mineral Exploitation at Global Gateway 2023 Forum

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 Constance

Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde has successfully concluded his visit to Brussels, Belgium, where he represented the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, at the Global Gateway Forum held on October 25 and 26, 2023. His mission was to engage European private investors and encourage their participation in the development of the Democratic Republic of Congo, focusing on digital, energy, and ecological transitions. During the forum, the Prime Minister played a pivotal role in addressing significant development issues and formalizing agreements. He shared a summary… Read More Here