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Angola present at the Mining Forum in Canada

March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 Constance

The Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas (MIREMPET) participated in the Forum of the Association of Prospectors and Developers of Canada (PDAC), in order to attract to the sector, the largest companies in the extractive industry worldwide, in addition to those that are already operating in Angola, as well as small and medium-sized companies. According to a note to which, the meeting promoted by the International Chamber of Angola-Canada Business (CINAC), took place this week and brought together national ministerial representatives, namely from MIREMPET (DNRM, ENDIAMA and CATOCA), Ministry of… Read More Here

Battery Metal frenzy outshines Recovery fears at PDAC

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Constance

Tepid global demand for metals driven by recession fears and China’s weak economic recovery have done little to shake the belief among miners that battery materials are heading for an epic bull run. That was the sentiment of thousands of executives, investors, government officials and bankers who crammed into a conference center in Toronto for the past four days to showcase their assets, network and strike deals. For the event organizer, the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada gathering highlighted the industry’s push to be part of the solution in… Read More Here

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PDAC 2023 Convention welcomes over 23,000 Attendees to premier Mining event in Toronto

March 9, 2023March 10, 2023 Constance

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is thrilled to welcome pre-pandemic levels of attendance back to its annual convention, drawing 23,819 attendees to Toronto for the best business, investment and networking opportunities in the mineral exploration and mining industry. In addition to the more than 1,100 exhibitors covering over 600,000 square feet of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, governments, companies and leading experts from around the world made this one of the largest events in the association’s 91 years. “There’s never been a more critical time for our… Read More Here

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PDAC 2023 Launches Amid Critical Minerals Scramble

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 Constance

PDAC 2023 kicks off amid critical minerals scramble: This year’s Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention officially began on 5th march Sunday morning, following a year that has seen the #miningsector attract a new level of attention from governments, #automakers, #battery#manufacturers and more. During the opening ceremony, Julie Dabrusin, parliamentary secretary to the federal minister of natural resources, highlighted how the commitment of 120 countries, including 21 countries from #AFRICA has put the spotlight on #mining. “I think that after a bit of a hiccup with respect to the markets, things have turned,” #PDAC President Alex Christopher said.… Read More Here

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Attendees at 2023 Mining Indaba share Zambia’s progress since 2022

February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 Constance

It’s been eight months since Zambia used its moment in the limelight at the 2022 Investing in African Mining Indaba to deliver the message that President Hichilema’s Administration would be prioritizing policy stability and predictability in the mining sector, the country’s biggest foreign exchange earner. Now, with the 2023 Mining Indaba behind us, Mining For Zambia reflects on the impression of unity that Africa’s second largest copper producer created for the investors, political leaders, commodity traders, and companies across the mining value chain who gathered at last week’s event. Ministries, parastatals, the Zambia Chamber… Read More Here

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Abundant Copper Makes Zambia an Attractive Destination for Foreign Investors.

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 Constance

This year’s African Mining Indaba marked the emergence of Zambia as a leading destination for capital, presenting a unique opportunity for investors. The conference serves as a stage for showcasing the potential and appeal of different countries in the eyes of investors. Under the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema, a seasoned businessman, Zambia has been making a concerted effort to attract foreign investment since his August 2021 inauguration. The country’s efforts have been met with positive reception. In a recent interview, Neal Froneman, CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater, praised President Hichilema and… Read More Here

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DRC’s Mines Minister Emphasizes Global Approach to Energy Security at Indaba 2023

February 12, 2023February 12, 2023 Constance

The Congolese Minister of Mines, Antoinette N’Samba Kalambayi, called on the investment community in South Africa and around the world to grasp the issue of energy security in a globalizing dimension in relation to the triptych “Security-Stability- supply “. It was during a business dinner organized on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, under the theme “the Congolese mineral industry at a time of security, energy and innovation challenges” during the Indaba Mining Forum 2023 in Cape Town in South Africa. The Congolese Minister of Mines considers inhuman the extraction of minerals… Read More Here

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African Mining can make the most of Energy Transition

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Constance

With the global energy transition gathering pace, it is imperative that African mining keeps up with the rapidly growing demand for commodities – both to responsibly develop the continent’s economies and to avoid the negative impact of market imbalances. Speaking at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town this week, SRK Consulting managing director Andrew van Zyl said it was clear that key energy technologies were mineral-intensive, and would demand considerably higher production levels of many commodities. While mining countries could reap the benefits of this demand, there… Read More Here

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Mantashe and Ramaphosa give miners Energy assurance

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Constance

The annual Investing in African Mining Indaba is usually prominent for creating dialogue on licensing policies and investment opportunities across the continent. However, this year’s agenda has been centered around South Africa’s energy crisis. Kickstarting the conference, minister in the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, has endorsed the procurement of emergency or short-term power from existing facilities and other private power plants. Additionally, South Africa will be able to purchase additional electricity from neighbouring countries which can be unblocked in the short to medium term. Locally, Mantashe… Read More Here

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Tshisekedi Hails DRC’s Mining Potential at Indaba 2023

February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 Constance

In the era of energy transition, the automotive industrial world is increasingly turning to more appropriate technologies to protect the planet against the harmful effects of climate change. Speaking on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the podium of the great African forum Mining Indaba 2023) which is being held in Cape Town in South Africa, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, praised the mining potential of his country. According to President Félix Tshisekedi, in this period of climate change, his country is proving to be a… Read More Here