Events & Expos - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Mining Indaba’s Innovation & Research Battlefield offers grant for solutions to sector challenges 1

A new annual event calling for innovative research proposals to address the mining industry’s toughest sustainable development challenges is coming to South Africa’s Mining Indaba conference agenda this year. On May 9 & 11, the Innovation & Research Battlefield, an event convened by Investing in African Mining Indaba, Business for Development and the Development Partner Institute, will be a high-profile platform showcasing early-stage innovations focused on this year’s challenge: Building Sustainable Post-Mining Economies. The event organisers aim to attract a pool of global applicants by connecting academics, researchers, the private sector, NGOs, and young… Read More Here

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Newly elected President Hichilema of Zambia to attend Mining Indaba 2022

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 arnbethnic

Restoring confidence in Zambia as a premier mining destination Investing in African Mining Indaba is pleased to announce that the President of the Republic of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema has confirmed his attendance at the Investing in African Mining Indaba, taking place in Cape Town from 9 – 12 May 2022. Newly elected President Hichilema, who was inaugurated in August 2021, has been hailed as an inspiration after he reversed his fortunes – having been imprisoned for 127 days after the 2016 elections he went on to secure a landslide victory… Read More Here

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Hichilema, Masisi to attend Mining Indaba 2022

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 admin

Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema and Botswana President Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi have confirmed their attendance at the Investing in African Mining Indaba, which will be held in Cape Town from May 9 to 12. Hichilema has pledged to foster a better democracy through respect for the rule of law, restoring order and protecting human rights. He also hopes to restore confidence in the country as a mining investment destination. Zambia’s mining investment climate deteriorated in recent years as the previous administration pursued resource nationalism, leading to damaged relationships with investors and lower levels of investment. According to the Zambia Extractive Industries Transparency… Read More Here

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Caterpillar gears up for green energy transition, automation age

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 admin

Minexpo 2021 in Las Vegas was five years in the making, and like other industry gatherings taking place at the beginning of the end of a pandemic, it was a rather subdued affair. Even more so considering that mining is on the cusp of a new era – not just in terms of booming demand for metals, but also the transformation happening at the coalface. Or rather, under the copper block cave, on the spodumene bench and in the nickel stope. No gathering of this size is complete without buzzwords,… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Events & Expos

Felix Tshisekedi and The DRC Ministry of Mines at the Dubai 2021 Expo

October 17, 2021October 17, 2021 arnbethnic

The Ministry of Mines took an active part in the 2021 expo which took place in DUBAI in the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. This exhibition which touches all areas of national life is of capital importance because the DRC is called upon to sell its brand image internationally. The President of the Republic His Excellency Félix Antoine TSHISEKEDI TSHILOMBO who stayed on Arab soil for a state visit was accompanied by several Members of the Government including His Excellency Antoinette SAMBA KALAMBAYI, National Minister of Mines. It should be noted that… Read More Here

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ICMM CEO ROHITESH DHAWAN TO ADDRESS ESG-FOCUSED AFRICA MINING FORUM

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 majorie_ckm

“How good governance translates into better lives for people” “What we have known for a long time is that countries and jurisdictions that are better governed, tend to generate better outcomes for their people, especially when it comes to the mining sector.” This is according Rohitesh Dhawan, CEO of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) and keynote speaker at the upcoming Africa Mining Forum from 2–4 November 2021. This tailored mining investment platform for junior miners, mid-cap companies and sustainable technology solutions providers, returns with a uniquely themed concept, with… Read More Here

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Leading African Mining Events and Publisher Evolves into the Vuka Group

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 admin

The African arm of international events organisation, Clarion Events, is delighted to announce a full rebrand representing their shift to a more future aligned approach to their market offering. The organisation, now branded as Vuka Group, which means awaken and rise, will be focusing their strategic direction and decision making to include a more African-centric vision of bringing people and organisations together to connect with information and each other, across curated digital and in-person environments. “The past 18 months have been extremely challenging for the events industry, and for our… Read More Here

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Mining Indaba moved to May 2022

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 admin

The 2022 edition of Investing in African Mining Indaba, originally scheduled for February has been moved to May 2022. Organisers of the event said the decision was made following extensive consultation with partners, key stakeholders across the mining value chain and government ministers. “Collectively we decided, due to ongoing challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic, that a postponement was the most practical solution and provides the highest chance of holding a physical, in-person event in 2022 so the industry can reconnect once again,” said the organisers in a communique. In… Read More Here

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Komatsu emphasises automation at MINExpo

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 admin

On the first day of MINExpo International, Komatsu Mining held a press conference with some of its senior executives that showcased the company’s strong automation focus. Shingo Hori, senior vice president, mining technology solutions at Komatsu, discussed the company’s automation strategic driver, noting that Komatsu’s FrontRunner autonomous haulage system (AHS) plays a key role in its roadmap to autonomy. The FrontRunner AHS is designed to support the transition to autonomy by enabling manually operated equipment, such as loaders, dozers, graders and light vehicles, to seamlessly interact in an autonomous truck… Read More Here

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Sandvik launches new rock tools, including Tundo RH650 DTH hammer, at MINExpo

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 admin

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing a new down-the-hole (DTH) hammer, among many new innovations, at MINExpo 2021 in Las Vegas, this week. The company says it is launching several new rock tools at MINExpo, with its new Tundo™ RH650 DTH hammer one of the highlights. This DTH hammer can, the company says, reduce fuel consumption by up to 15% while increasing penetration rates by up to 20%. Sandvik is also introducing its heavy duty top hammer drill bits, the new Autobit and its Charger™ RR450 rotary drill bit, which can achieve… Read More Here