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FQM Expands Skills Development to Address Zambia’s Artisan Shortage

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 Constance

Zambia’s mining industry is entering one of its most ambitious phases, with government targets set to reach three million tonnes of annual copper production by 2030. Achieving this milestone will require not only investment in new mines but also a steady supply of skilled technicians and artisans capable of operating and maintaining the advanced machinery that defines modern mining. Yet one of the most pressing challenges is the shortage of qualified and competent artisans. At Kansanshi Mining PLC— 80% owned by FQM and 20% owned by ZCCM-IH —the shortage has… Read More Here

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Mingomba Mining Hosts Inaugural Service and Suppliers Fair, Ushering in a New Era of Collaboration in Zambia’s Copper Sector

November 10, 2025November 11, 2025 Constance

A landmark event reshapes supplier engagement and sets a new benchmark for collaborative mining in Zambia Mingomba Mining Limited, a joint venture of KoBold Metals and ZCCM-IH, launched its first-ever Service and Suppliers Fair, a landmark event that signals a bold new chapter for Zambia’s mining industry. Held in Chililabombwe, the two-day gathering brought together hundreds of contractors, entrepreneurs, government officials, and industry leaders to explore partnership opportunities as the company advances toward full-scale mine development. For Mingomba and its parent company KoBold Metals, a California-based exploration and technology firm,… Read More Here

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DGC TalentWorks: Building the DRC’s Future Through Skills, Dignity, and Human Potential

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 Constance

At Expobeton RDC 2025, Denver Gounden, Managing Director of DGC TalentWorks, delivered a powerful message that cut to the heart of the DRC’s development agenda: “True development won’t come from concrete and capital alone, but from skills, dignity, and the potential of its people.” This message embodies the driving philosophy behind DGC TalentWorks, a division of the Dickinson Group of Companies, which is transforming Africa’s industrial landscape through an integrated model of workforce development, vocational training, and employment creation. Empowering Africa’s Industrial Future DGC TalentWorks unites DGC Workforce Solutions and… Read More Here

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Bell Equipment Mining & Construction Introduces the G140 Grader to Zambia

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 Constance

This new model marks a major step forward in local construction and mining support Bell Equipment Mining & Construction has officially launched the new Bell G140 Motor Grader in Zambia, marking a major milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting Africa’s construction and mining industries with high-quality, reliable machinery. The introduction of the G140 reinforces Bell’s dedication to providing world-class equipment tailored to meet the demanding conditions of the region. The launch event, held in Kitwe, Zambia, brought together key industry players, long-standing customers, and Bell’s local partners. Guests… Read More Here

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Kansanshi Operations Centre Sets the Standard for Smart Mining in Africa

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 Constance

Zambia’s Kansanshi Operations Center Sets the Standard for Smart and Sustainable Mining in Africa In the global race to modernize resource extraction, Zambia’s Kansanshi Mine has emerged as a quiet powerhouse. Its newly commissioned Operations Center is not just another control room—it is the digital brain of the mine, the command hub from which every part of the vast operation is monitored, connected, and optimized. From this state-of-the-art facility, engineers and operators oversee everything: the S2 and S3 processing plants, the pits, dispatch systems, haul trucks, engineering, and maintenance. What… Read More Here

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

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 Constance

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

Vision AI for Asset Reliability: Converting Untapped Visual Data into Uptime, Safety, and Measurable ROI

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 Constance

Across sub-Saharan Africa, mines and minerals processors are under pressure to improve plan-to-actual adherence, reduce unplanned downtime, and lift safety performance, often with ageing assets, skills shortages, and uneven connectivity. DGC Africa’s Vision AI for Asset Reliability transforms existing optical and thermal camera networks into a 24/7 intelligent monitoring layer that detects anomalies earlier, prioritises interventions, and, where authorised, automates protective actions. Documented results across comparable industrial deployments include 3–5% yield improvement, ~10% downtime reduction, ~3% energy savings, 95%+ detection precision, 10× more relevant anomalies surfaced, and 1:5+ first-year ROI.… Read More Here

DGC Launches TalentWorks: Transforming Africa’s Industrial Future Through Youth Employment

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 Constance

DGC Launches TalentWorks: Transforming Africa’s Industrial Future Through Youth Employment Across Africa’s industrial heartlands, from the copper-rich provinces of Haut-Katanga to the mining corridors of North-Western Zambia, a critical reality has emerged: sustainable industrial growth depends not merely on natural resources or financial capital—it hinges on skilled human capital, particularly among Africa’s youth. As the skills gap continues to widen across mining, construction, energy, and logistics sectors—with youth unemployment reaching crisis levels—the Dickinson Group of Companies has unveiled DGC TalentWorks. This groundbreaking platform represents a fully integrated workforce development and… Read More Here