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Africa’s Mining Sector Goes Digital to Attract Investment

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Constance0 comment

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

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

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Ivanhoe Electric to Implement Advanced Software at Tintic Copper-Gold-Silver Project

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 Constance

Ivanhoe Electric Announces Application of Latest Computational Geosciences Inc. Software at Tintic Copper-Gold-Silver Project in Utah Recent Advancements in CGI’s Machine Learning-based Software Improve Quality and Speed of Typhoon™ Data Processing Updated Interpretation of Typhoon™ Survey Data at Tintic Resulted in Refined Drill Targets Ivanhoe Electric and CGI Are Utilizing the Latest Software in Recent U.S. Surveys and in the Company’s Saudi Arabian Exploration Joint Venture with Ma’aden PHOENIX, ARIZONA – Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (“Ivanhoe Electric”) (NYSE American: IE; TSX: IE) and its subsidiary, Computational Geosciences Inc. (“CGI”), are pleased to… Read More Here

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Caterpillar Showcases Sustainable Underground Solutions to Newmont

December 20, 2023December 20, 2023 Constance

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has successfully demonstrated its first battery electric prototype underground mining truck, growing its portfolio of battery electric and semi-autonomous technology for underground mining applications. The demonstration for Newmont and other industry leaders, at the company’s proving ground in Tasmania, Australia, comes on the heels of the 793 battery electric prototype surface mining truck, which was unveiled in November of 2022. Caterpillar developed its first battery electric prototype underground mining truck with voice of customer input and support from Newmont Corporation. The companies are collaborating to achieve… Read More Here

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Epiroc launches new digital solutions for surface mining

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 Constance

Epiroc is proudly expanding its digital solutions in the surface mining industry. The launch for surface mines includes the new release for safe blasting, Blast Support. The offering entails a new release of Situational Awareness, which has a new feature with the capability to direct warning messages to people located in defined risk zones. With over 10 years of experience and 40+ installations globally, Epiroc is now taking the safety technologies (previously called Mobilaris Mining Intelligence) to the Surface mining market. The surface-based capabilities are smart solutions that help plan,… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Ministry of Mines Launches Revolutionary Self-Service Online Mining Cadastre System

December 17, 2023December 17, 2023 Constance

In a groundbreaking move towards modernization and efficiency in the mining sector, the Government of the Republic of Zambia, under the leadership of the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, has introduced the Self-Service Online Mining Cadastre System (SSOMCS). Unveiled at the Hilton Hotel in Kinshasa on December 11, 2023, this digital platform marks a significant step in streamlining mining license applications and processes. Developed in partnership with Smart Zambia and the Spatial Dimension Team, SSOMCS offers a user-friendly online platform to streamline mining license applications and management. Dr. Hapenga… Read More Here