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JM Sama Lukonde presents the DRC at 15ᵉ BRICS summit

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 Constance

On the last day of the 15ᵉ BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa and before the joint declaration sanctioning the end of these meetings, the Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge, intervened, this Thursday, August 24, 2023, before the Heads of State and Government members of this organization and of the invited countries, to deliver the speech of the Democratic Republic of Congo, on behalf of the President of the Republic, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo. In his speech, the Congolese Head of Government first praised the “optimism” that characterizes the… Read More Here

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Equity Holding Showcases Congo’s Mining Potential in Kenya-DRC Roadshow

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Constance

As part of the Kenya-DRC Roadshow, the Equity Holding Group organized an investment promotion mission for the Democratic Republic of Congo, mobilizing all investors from several corners of the planet: United States, Dubai, United Kingdom and others. During a business lunch, the mining potential of the DRC was presented, this Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the Hôtel du Fleuve in Kinshasa. According to the CEO of EquityBCDC, Célestin Mukeba, two mining giants have presented their success stories to encourage and encourage other investors to follow in their footsteps. “Generally, the… Read More Here

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Promoting Equitable Taxation: Balancing Investments and Social Benefits in Zambia

June 27, 2023June 28, 2023 Constance

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, emphasizes the importance of establishing a balanced approach to promote investments and create an equitable taxation framework that benefits both the industry and societies. Dr. Musokotwane states that the government’s primary focus is on encouraging sustainable mining practices, attracting further investments, and ensuring the fair distribution of benefits from the industry among the population. Speaking at the global conference on the Future of Resource Taxation in Lusaka, Dr. Musokotwane highlights the integral role of mining in the global economy, shaping nations, driving economic… Read More Here

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South Sudan & South Africa to Collaborate in Mining Sector

June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 Constance

South Africa’s state-owned mining company – African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC) – announced that it is actively seeking partnerships with South Sudanese mining companies during the “Africa Energy and Mining Business Forum” at South Sudan Oil and Power 2023 on last week. “Our approach is public-private partnerships – that is the level of cooperation we are looking to pursue,” said Moroasereme Ntsoane, General Manager of Corporate Strategy & Planning for AEMFC. “Any entity outside of that collaboration can also approach AEMFC, or any company in the mining space… Read More Here

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Copperbelt Energy Corporation to Expand Investments in the DRC

June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 Constance

The Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) has announced plans to expand its investments in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aiming to explore additional energy-related business prospects. This strategic move aligns with CEC’s development plan, according to a statement issued by Verona Nkolola, the Head of Corporate Communications at CEC. CEC Managing Director Owen Silavwe emphasized the importance of the DRC market for the power company, During the DRC Mining Week, Expo, and Conference, which was held under the theme ‘Recognizing DRC’s Mining Triumphs and Victories’ in Lubumbashi, Silavwe highlighted that… Read More Here

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Key Sponsor of DRC Mining Week, Invests $2B USD in Mining Sector

June 17, 2023June 19, 2023 Constance

EquityBCDC is among the biggest sponsors of DRC Mining Week. For several years, this bank has supported mining players throughout the value chain from the exploitation, production and marketing of minerals. In an interview, the DGA of this bank, Jean-Claude Tshipama explains to us the height of their intervention in the mining sector, estimated at nearly 2 billion USD. The mining sector contributes more than 40% to the country’s GDP and EquityBCDC presents itself with solutions capable of providing financing, facilitation in the exploitation, production, transport of minerals and marketing to… Read More Here

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Paluku Inaugurates MES Group’s 1M km/month Electric Cable Factory in DRC

June 17, 2023June 19, 2023 Constance

Killing two birds with one stone, the Minister of Industry, who was in Lubumbashi as part of DRC Mining Week, also inaugurated, on Thursday June 15, 2023, a factory belonging to the Mining Engineering Services Group (MES). This is the Congo Cables & Transformers factory, a first to produce electric cables in the city of Lubumbashi, capital of the province of Haut-Katanga. It should be noted that this electric cable manufacturing plant received funding from the Industry Promotion Fund (FPI) to the tune of 4,227,649 USD, or 50% of the… Read More Here

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DRC Mining Week 2023: Lukonde Addresses Sector Challenges with Mining Operators

June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 Constance

Representing the President of the Republic, Félix Tshisekedi, the Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, spoke on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the mining week in the Democratic Republic of Congo called “DRC Mining week”, which opened in Lubumbashi on June 14 under the theme: “Recognizing the trophies and victories of the mining industry in the DRC and outside”. For the occasion, the Head of Government answered a series of questions. I will give answers, perhaps from the institutional point of view. Because I followed the debate earlier. From the institutional point of view,… Read More Here

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Zambian and Mozambican presidents compliment Kagem and MRM’s economic impact and youth investment

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 Constance

The economic impact of the mining sector in Zambia and Mozambique was highlighted at the Mozambique-Zambia Business Forum in Beira, when President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia and President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi of Mozambique visited the joint presentation of Kagem Mining and Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM). The Business Forum event aims to accelerate trade and investment between Zambia and Mozambique, strengthening partnerships between both countries. Kagem and MRM had the opportunity to share with both presidents the social impact that these mining operations have in Lufwanyama, Zambia and Montepuez, Mozambique respectively,… Read More Here

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Mopani Women in Mining Business Forum & Exhibition 2023

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 Constance

“My clarion call is not that we offer women in mining the opportunity to be equal, but that we offer them the opportunity to be exceptional”, Dolika Banda, ZCCM-IH Board Chairperson The Mopani Women in Mining Business Forum & Exhibition event successfully kicked off at Garden Court Hotel in Kitwe today. The event is a first of its kind in Zambia and aims at enhancing networking and strengthening the business linkages for women operating in the mining sector. The event which has attracted women from various sectors of the mining… Read More Here