Events & Expos - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

AEW 2025 to Feature Key Regulatory, Policy Leaders Driving Africa’s Energy Investment 1

African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies – taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town – will host a distinguished group of regulatory, policy and advisory leaders from across Africa and beyond. Participants include Dr. Zwanani Titus Mathe, CEO of the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI); Mor Bakhoum, Technical Secretary of Senegal’s ST-CNSL; Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo, Deputy Managing Partner at CLG; Khaled Abu Bakr, Chairman of the Egyptian Gas & Energy Association (EGEA) and Vice President of the International Gas Union; Leonardo… Read More Here

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Lualaba Governor to address DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum in September in Kolwezi

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 Constance

Third edition of event to focus on industrialisation projects The organisers of the DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum have confirmed that H.E. Fifi Masuka Saini, the Governor of Lualaba Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will address the event that is taking place from 29 to 30 September in Kolwezi. Governor Masuka Saini will deliver a welcome address during the opening session on 29 September. H.E. Fifi Masuka Saini is regarded as a prominent and influential figure in the country. She has marked her tenure as Lualaba Province Governor with… Read More Here

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Gear up for upcoming mining expos in Zambia

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 Constance

Mining and Technical Exhibitions (MTE) will be making its much-anticipated stops in Zambia on the 15th, 17th and 19th September 2025. Zambia is blessed with a wealth of mineral resources, although the shining star of its mineral portfolio is – and has been for many decades – copper. With copper being the country’s biggest export, and its increase in processing positively impacting the country’s economy, these informative and innovative exhibitions will take place in Kalumbila, Solwezi and Kitwe respectively. MTE chooses the location for its expo tours carefully, with Zambia… Read More Here

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DRC Showcases Mining Potential at TICAD 9, Strengthening Japanese Investment Partnerships

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 Constance

DRC Promotes Strategic Minerals and AI Mining Innovation at TICAD 9, Attracting Japanese Investors The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is actively participating in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), with a delegation led by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka. Several government officials, including Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba, are part of the delegation. In efforts to advance the mining sector, Minister Louis Watum Kabamba has intensified engagement with international partners. On Thursday, August 21, 2025, he met with officials from UNIDO and ITPO Japan… Read More Here

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DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum announces strong advisory board for key industry insights

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 Constance

“A passionate, experienced and industry-led team” The organisers of the DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum have announced the members of this year’s advisory board for the event that is heading for Kolwezi from 29 to 30 September. By driving localisation, beneficiation and industrialisation, the third edition of DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum will connect stakeholders, such as global investors, manufacturers and strategic development partners, to unlock investment, advance local processing and accelerate the DRC’s transition from mineral exporter and capitalise on the next frontier of economic growth through industrialisation. “We’re very honoured… Read More Here

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DRC Showcases Non-Mining Economic Strength at Ndola International Fair

July 13, 2025July 13, 2025 Constance

DR Congo Highlights Local Production Beyond Mining at 2025 Ndola International Fair At the 59th edition of the Ndola International Trade Fair (ZITF), the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), through its Haut-Katanga province, seized the opportunity to spotlight a lesser-known strength of its economy: local production outside the mining sector. Held under the theme “Building Resilience through Innovation and Trade,” the prestigious SADC regional event hosted more than 1,350 B2B meetings, drawing investors, government officials, entrepreneurs, and institutions from across the region. For the DRC, it was a chance to… Read More Here

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First Quantum Minerals Empowers Zambian SMEs at 2025 Trade Fair

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 Constance

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has reaffirmed its commitment to Zambia’s economic transformation by sponsoring 27 local Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to participate in the 2025 Zambia International Trade Fair in Ndola. This initiative supports the Government’s efforts to boost local content and strengthen business resilience, in line with the fair’s theme: “Enhancing Business Resilience through Innovation and Trade.” FQM’s sponsorship is part of its broader Supplier Development Programme, which aims to empower Zambian businesses within the mining value chain. The programme offers mentorship, access to finance, skills development, and… Read More Here

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African Mining Week to Examine Merger & Acquisition Deals

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 Constance

The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference scheduled for October 1–3, 2025, in Cape Town – will spotlight how Merger & Acquisition (M&A) deals are propelling the continent’s copper industry forward. A power chat will take place, titled The Copper Scramble: How Mergers are Reshaping the Global Supply Chain. The session is expected to unpack the impact M&A deals have had and will continue to play on Africa’s copper industry, highlighting recent deals and investment opportunities across the market. Driven by the global energy transition and the demands of the… Read More Here

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DRC’s Minister of Hydraulic Resources, Electricity Joins African Mining Week

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 Constance

Teddy Lwamba, Minister of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has confirmed his participation as a speaker at African Mining Week (AMW), taking place from October 1–3, 2025, in Cape Town under the theme, From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth. Minister Lwamba will join the panel, Powering Africa’s Mining Operations with Renewables, highlighting the DRC’s efforts to integrate renewable energy and modern infrastructure into its mining value chain. AMW serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across… Read More Here

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Mining Indaba 2026 to Emphasize Power of Collaboration in African Mining

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Constance

With its immense reserves of critical minerals, Africa holds the key to powering the next phase of global development. As the world intensifies its focus on the minerals vital for clean energy, technology, and infrastructure, global interest in Africa’s resources is surging. However, unlocking this potential requires more than extraction. It demands a unified effort across governments, private investors, downstream buyers, local communities, and civil society. The 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba (MI26) embraces this imperative with the theme: “Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships.” It highlights the transformative power… Read More Here