Events & Expos - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Zambia's President Urges Energy Reforms for Africa’s Growth at Mission 300 Summit 1

President Hakainde Hichilema has emphasized the need for Africa to implement energy sector reforms to accelerate economic growth. Speaking at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, President Hichilema highlighted Zambia’s commitment to the Mission 300 agenda, citing key reforms, including the inclusion of independent power producers and tariff adjustments to enhance commercial viability. He stressed that energy is as essential as water, urging African nations to leverage it for faster economic development. President Hichilema also reaffirmed Africa’s readiness to foster a business-friendly environment to support… Read More Here

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SADC Reinforces Commitment to Energy Access at Mission 300 Africa Summit

February 2, 2025February 2, 2025 Constance

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) actively participated in the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit (M300 AES) held on January 27-28, 2025, at the Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre in Tanzania. The high-level event was jointly organized by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), the World Bank Group (WBG), the Government of Tanzania, and the African Union, focusing on accelerating electricity access across the continent. The summit aimed to connect 300 million people to electricity by 2030, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7. Among the 54… Read More Here

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PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO ADDRESS 2025 MINING INDABA

February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 Constance

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday, 03 February 2025, deliver a keynote address at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. The Indaba will be held under the theme “Future-proofing African Mining, Today!” , which places the focus on sustainability and economic value for the African mining sector. The Indaba is the world’s largest gathering of mining’s most influential stakeholders and decision-makers vested in African mining. The President’s participation will highlight the contribution and continued commitment of the Indaba for stimulating interest into African mining for the sustainable… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Electricity Energy Events & Expos

President Hichilema Focuses on Solar Energy and Electricity Solutions at Africa Energy Summit

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 Constance

President Hakainde Hichilema has stated that Zambia is on track to addressing its electricity challenges. He emphasized that the government is working diligently to reduce reliance on hydropower by investing in solar energy. While drought poses a challenge, President Hichilema views it as an opportunity to redirect resources into investments like electricity. He made these comments to journalists at the Zambia Air Force Base, Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, before departing for Tanzania to attend the 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam on January 28, 2025. The summit, he… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Events & Expos

DRC Showcases Mining Potential at Future Minerals Forum 2025

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 Constance

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) made a significant presence at the 4th edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2025, held from January 14 to 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With a delegation led by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Mines, Mr. Marcellin Paluku, and including key figures such as Popol MABOLIA YENGA, Director General of the Mining Cadastre (CAMI), the DRC highlighted its strategic role in the global mining sector. The FMF, with over 20,000 participants from governments, businesses, investors, and research institutes, served… Read More Here

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Mining Indaba 2025: Shaping a Resilient, Sustainable Future for African Mining

January 26, 2025January 26, 2025 Constance

The Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 is adopting a forward-thinking approach to enhance the event by exploring new audience sectors, while embracing the shared responsibility to protect the planet for future generations, says Laura Nicholson, Head of Content and Strategic Partnerships at Hyve Group. Aligned with the theme “Future-Proofing African Mining, Today!,” the event aims to build resilience by incorporating experts and decision-makers to expand its audience and contribute to African mining’s long-term prosperity. This evolution mirrors the transformation of the mining industry, as Alex Khumalo from Minerals Council… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Events & Expos

President Tshisekedi Outlines Vision for Sustainable Growth at World Economic Forum

January 26, 2025January 26, 2025 Constance

During his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi unveiled a bold plan to transform the nation’s economy while reducing its carbon footprint. Emphasizing the potential of renewable energy sources like solar, hydroelectric, and wind technologies, Tshisekedi highlighted the DRC’s natural advantages as the foundation for a sustainable future. “By harnessing the power of our rivers and the abundance of sunshine that bathes our lands, we will build a sustainable energy infrastructure to power local… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Events & Expos Mining Personality

DRC Minister of Mines to Lead Delegation at Mining Indaba 2025

January 22, 2025January 23, 2025 Constance

The 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba welcomes a distinguished delegation from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), led by H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume, Minister of Mines, and Hon. Louis Watum, Minister of Industry and the Development of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Kizito Pakabomba brings over 20 years of international expertise in the oil and energy sectors, having worked with the TOTAL Group across Africa, Europe, and Asia. In 2017, he founded TWYK, a company specializing in upstream strategy and monitoring, business development, public affairs and lobbying, strategic… Read More Here

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The Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference Returns for its 12th Edition from 19 to 20 March 2025

January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 Constance

Now is an opportune time to invest in Zambia’s mining and energy sectors and this is clearly demonstrated at the annual Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (ZIMEC). Returning for its 12th edition and the third held right in the heart of Zambia’s Copperbelt, ZIMEC 2025 will run from the 19th to the 20th of March 2025 at the Garden Court Hotel in the mining city of Kitwe. Held under the High Patronage of The President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, the event is… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Electricity Energy Events & Expos

DRC Energy Consultations Set Goal to Achieve 62% Electricity Access by 2030

December 25, 2024December 25, 2024 Constance

The “DRC Energy Compact” program, centered on the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) energy transition, concluded on Thursday, December 19, 2024, after two days of impactful discussions, innovative ideas, and strategic exchanges. Held under the patronage of President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, the event brought together experts, government officials, and institutional actors to address the challenges and opportunities in modernizing the DRC’s energy sector. Discussions focused on financing, international partnerships, and infrastructure development to expand access to sustainable energy across the nation. Supported by the World Bank and the African Development Bank… Read More Here