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DRC Harnesses Advanced Technology to Transform Mining, Boost Production and Safety 1

DRC Adopts Advanced Technologies in Mining to Enhance Production, Safety, and Mineral Exploration The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies to streamline mineral exploration, boost production, and improve worker safety. In December 2025, the country signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement with the United States, under which American companies will provide technical assistance, funding, and technology to optimize the mining value chain. With an estimated $24 trillion in mineral reserves—90% of which remain undeveloped—technology will be crucial in cementing the DRC’s role as a global… Read More Here

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Vedanta Launches CopperTech Metals to Strengthen U.S. Copper Supply from Zambia

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 Constance

Vedanta Launches CopperTech Metals to Boost America’s Copper Security with Konkola Mines in Zambia Vedanta Resources announced the launch of CopperTech Metals Inc., a U.S.-domiciled company dedicated to enhancing America’s copper supply security. The move comes as global demand for copper surges, driven by data center expansion, grid modernization, defense technologies, and industrial onshoring requirements. CopperTech Metals will own and operate the Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in Zambia, one of the world’s highest-grade copper-producing assets, which also contains significant proven cobalt reserves. The company plans to build on the $3… Read More Here

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Mining Cadastre of DRC Launches Drone Surveillance and AI Integration for 2025

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 Constance

DR Congo’s CAMI Deploys Drones, AI, and Legal Reforms to Boost Mining Sector Oversight The Mining Cadastre (CAMI) has kicked off the second half of 2025 with a series of technological and legal initiatives aimed at enhancing oversight, transparency, and efficiency in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector. Announced by CAMI Director General Paul Mabolia during a press conference on Thursday, August 7, 2025, the upgrades include the acquisition of drones to improve aerial surveillance of mining perimeters. These drones will help verify the actual commencement of work on… Read More Here

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Sandvik Secures Record BEV Order for South32’s Hermosa Mine in Arizona

April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 Constance

Swedish engineering giant Sandvik has landed its largest-ever order for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), with ASX- and JSE-listed South32 selecting the company to supply a fleet of underground mining equipment for its Hermosa critical minerals project in Arizona, USA. The order, valued at approximately SEK 750 million, was confirmed in the second quarter of 2025 and includes a combination of battery-electric and conventional underground mining machines. Deliveries will begin in Q4 2026 and extend through 2030, with the majority of equipment scheduled to arrive in 2026 and 2027. “We’re proud that… Read More Here

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Africa’s Mining Sector Goes Digital to Attract Investment

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Constance

African countries rich in minerals are accelerating the digitalization of their mining licensing processes to attract investment and maximize resource utilization for economic growth. Zambia recently launched the Zambia Integrated Mining Information System, a digital platform aimed at streamlining license issuance. This initiative is expected to boost investor confidence and support the country’s goal of increasing copper production to 3.1 million metric tons by 2031. The system follows a record $9.3 billion in mining investments in 2024 and a 79% surge in permits issued, signaling strong global interest in Zambia’s… Read More Here

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Caterpillar expands its tech capacity in Bangalore

December 28, 2024December 28, 2024 Constance

Caterpillar Inc. has inaugurated a new office in the suburb of Whitefield, Bangalore (Bengaluru) in Karnataka state to expand its digital capabilities. Over the last 53 years, Caterpillar has invested significantly in India, establishing five state-of the art manufacturing facilities as well as two high-tech research and development (R&D) centres which today support 7,000+ employees. The new office is designed to support the growing Cat Digital team, the tech arm of Caterpillar which helps it to drive forward its innovation goals. The statement said: “The young team of software and… Read More Here

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Zambia Hosts Timbuktoo Mine Technology Hub to Transform Africa’s Mining Industry

December 15, 2024December 15, 2024 Constance

Africa’s mining sector is poised for significant transformation with the launch of the Timbuktoo Mine Technology Hub, supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The hub, inaugurated at the National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) in Lusaka, Zambia, aims to drive technological innovation, foster creativity, and support startups across the continent. Technology and Science Minister Felix Chipota Mutati, speaking on behalf of President Hakainde Hichilema, praised the UNDP’s decision to establish this Pan-African innovation hub in Zambia. Mutati emphasized its alignment with Zambia’s goal of producing three… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Electric Addresses Misleading Media Reports on Recent Registration Statement Filing

June 15, 2024June 15, 2024 Constance

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (“Ivanhoe Electric”) (NYSE American: IE; TSX: IE) clarifies certain misleading media headlines speculating that Saudi Arabia Mining Company (“Ma’aden”) will sell Ivanhoe Electric shares under the recently filed Registration Statement. The Registration Statement was filed pursuant to an obligation in the Investor Rights Agreements (“IRA”) entered into between Ivanhoe Electric and Ma’aden at the time of Ma’aden’s initial investment in Ivanhoe Electric. The IRA was previously disclosed and filed on July 6, 2023. Ma’aden has confirmed, consistent with what was disclosed in the Registration Statement, that it has… Read More Here

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UNDP Announces Plans for Mining Technology Hub in Zambia

May 4, 2024May 4, 2024 Constance

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has unveiled its intention to establish a Mining Technology (MinTech) hub in Zambia, with an investment exceeding K160 million. This initiative, disclosed during the Timbuktoo Retreat Strategy in Cape Town, South Africa, aims to foster innovation and collaboration within Zambia’s mining sector, leveraging technology to enhance sustainability, efficiency, and safety. Ahunna Eziakonwa, UNDP’s Regional Director for Africa, revealed that Zambia was not initially included in the list of countries earmarked for this investment. However, following discussions with President Hichilema, the decision was made to… Read More Here

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Bringing simplicity to technological innovation in the mining industry – Kuchera GmbH

April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 Copperbelt Katanga News

There’s no argument that the mining industry needs more innovative solutions if we are to keep pace with the increasing demand for minerals, legislative developments and the decreasing number of people working in the industry. But, it’s something we’ve been talking about as an industry for decades, and having visited several mines since founding Kuchera in 2022, Kumbirai Chipadza, their Chief Marketing Officer, has noticed that everyone still relies heavily on pen-and-paper practices. On a visit to a mining company, the Kuchera team met a CFO who used a picture… Read More Here