Events & Expos - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Speech Delivered by President Hakainde Hichilema at the Mining Indaba 2022 1

It is my honour and privilege to be part of this year’s investing in African Mining Indaba. This year’s theme: “AFRICAN MINING: INVESTING IN THE ENERGY TRANSITION, ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE AND ECONOMIES” could not have come at a more opportune time. The energy transition and unprecedented technological advancements are anchored by mineral resources, among others. Your excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, as we all know, the mining sector remains critical to the sustainable development of the African continent. Our continent is blessed with vast mineral resources that are… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Events & Expos

Zambia Chamber of Mines salutes First Quantum Minerals Plans to double investment

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 admin

The Zambia Chamber of Mines has saluted First Quantum Minerals (FQM)’s plan to double its investment by adding $1.3 billion in its Kansanshi Mine in the North Western Province for the next 20 years. On the first day of the 2022 African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, FQM Chief Executive Officer Tristan Pascall announced that plans have reached an advanced stage by his company to double its investment by adding 1.3 billion United States Dollars in its Kansanshi Mine. Mr. Pascall said this follows the assurance and stance… Read More Here

Events & Expos Mining in DRC

Sama Lukonde at INDABA/2022 to present investment opportunities in the DRC

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 admin

Accompanied by the Ministers of Mines, Digital and Communication and Media, the Head of Government, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, arrived Sunday evening in Cape Town, South Africa, where he came to represent the President of the Republic, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, at this Forum placed under the theme “Evolution of the African mining sector: investing in energy transition, ESG and savings”. It is around this main theme that the various exchanges and reflections will be carried out. The participants in these conferences are called upon to look in the same direction for… Read More Here

Events & Expos Mining technology

Dwyka to make tech tangible at Mining Indaba, conduct live virtual walkabouts

April 30, 2022April 30, 2022 admin

Pan-African mining technology platform Dwyka Mining Services plans to have key technology partners join its team at the upcoming Investing in African Mining Indaba 2022 to offer their view on mining technology in an effort to “make tech tangible” for Dwyka customers. “Making technology tangible means getting people to demonstrate, interact, engage and see how technology can make a difference at their operations,” says Dwyka CEO Jamie van Schoor. The Investing in African Mining Indaba will be held in Cape Town from May 9 to 12. Dwyka assists underground mining clients to adopt and adapt to evolving technologies with a focus on supporting efforts to improve safety, health and environmental conditions in the collaborative pursuit of the digital mine of the… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa confirms Mining Indaba attendance

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 admin

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been confirmed as an attendee at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba to be held in Cape Town from May 9 to 12. He will join other heads of State, including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Botswana President Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema and Democratic Republic of Congo PM Jean-Michel Sama Kukonde Kyenge at the event. “Since assuming the mantle of President in 2017, Mnangagwa has continued to emphasise the importance of mining to the Zimbabwean economy and people and has sought to encourage investment in exploration, mining and refining. “Under his watch, a number of significant mining investments… Read More Here

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Opening of the 24th meeting of the Regional Committee on Natural Resources

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 admin

Several interventions took place at this 24th meeting of the regional committee on natural resources, this Monday 25/April at Pullman Hotel. First, the IcGLR/DRC Deputy National Coordinator Mutombo Kaniki noted that all Member States are determined to implement the Lusaka Agreements, with a view to fully pacifying the Great Lakes region. Then, for the President of the ICGLR Regional Committee on Natural Resources, Annick Makole, the region’s natural resources should not be a source of conflict but rather a factor of development. In addition, the Minister of Regional Cooperation and… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Events & Expos

Benoît Pierre Laramée, bearer of an invitation to Mines Minister for participation in the Mining Africa forum in Canada

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 admin

The National Minister in charge of Mines, Antoinette N’SAMBA KALAMBAYI met in the morning of Tuesday, April 19, 2022, with the Ambassador of Canada accredited to the DRC, Benoît Pierre Laramée in his office in Gombe. For the Canadian diplomat, this meeting allowed him to officially present to the Minister the invitation for a speech at the mining forum to be held in Toronto (Canada) in June. At the end of this audience, Benoît Pierre Laramée had words just to enlighten the knights of the pen. “As you know, Canada… Read More Here

Events & Expos Mining in DRC

DRC Mining Community Prepares for a Big Bash in Lubumbashi in June as DRC Mining Week Returns

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 arnbethnic

It’s official, DRC Mining Week is back in Lubumbashi from 1–3 June, and to say that the industry is excited about its homecoming is an understatement. This long-running, award-winning and flagship expo and conference returns to the heart of the Copperbelt and the bustling mining hub of the DRC to celebrate the region’s unlimited resilience, successes and opportunities. The event boasts longstanding and loyal support from many sector leaders, including ERG Africa, FBN Bank and Glencore, who are diamond sponsors, while Equity BCDC, Orange and Standard Bank are platinum plus sponsors. Other… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Events & Expos

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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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