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Lualaba Governor to address DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum in September in Kolwezi 1

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

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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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Sound exploration – the bedrock of every mining project

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 Constance

Whether the purpose is to assess the value of an acquisition target or to decide on advancing a project to its next stage, a due diligence study on the exploration work conducted is a vital risk mitigation measure. “The orebody and its geological setting form the foundation of a mineral project’s value, so the project champions and other stakeholders need to have the utmost confidence in the reliability of the exploration results,” says Marcin Wertz, partner and principal mining engineer at SRK Consulting (South Africa). “It might be possible to… Read More Here

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Into the Earth: Kansanshi’s Underground Story

July 22, 2025July 27, 2025 Constance

How a bold underground engineering project keeps Zambia’s largest copper mine from flooding. There’s no shortage of water in Zambia’s North-Western Province. The region receives an average of 1,500 millimetres of rainfall annually, often more than ten times the national average. Beyond the skies, water also bursts forth from the ground in remarkable abundance. The Kafue and Zambezi rivers originate here, along with the Lunga, Kabompo, and several other vital waterways. But in this water-rich landscape, abundance comes with its own challenges. While seasonal rainfall presents difficulties of its own,… Read More Here

Reimagining Reliability: How AI-Powered Asset Intelligence is Transforming Mining Operations in Sub-Saharan Africa

May 3, 2025May 3, 2025 Constance

For over 115 years, Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) has delivered industrial excellence across Sub-Saharan Africa. Today, through its DGC Africa operations, the company is addressing one of the most pressing strategic challenges facing mining and industrial organisations: maintaining, managing, and future-proofing high-value industrial assets under increasingly demanding and unpredictable conditions. With a growing regional footprint, headquartered in Kitwe, Zambia, DGC Africa delivers strategic, performance-driven services that strengthen plant reliability, accelerate engineering innovation, and enable workforce transformation. The company’s recent launch of its AI-powered reliability platform, DGC SmartAsset Intelligence, marks… Read More Here

Net zero mining is a reality

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 Constance

The mining industry is facing a daunting challenge as rapid changes are expected to meet global targets while remaining profitable, comments Martin van Zyl, Sales Manager, Process Industries. ABB has just released a report entitled ‘Mining’s Moment: The Pathway for Urgent Real Progress in Responsible Mining’. Sustainability goals have become inevitable across all industries. Particular pressures and responsibilities are being placed on the shoulders of the mining industry, plus there is a limited timeframe in which to make significant progress. To understand the reasons behind these expectations, their impact on… Read More Here

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Fifteen years on, SRK’s growing footprint embedded in DRC mining evolution

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 Constance

Having been active in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since the 1990s, SRK Consulting’s work in the country has diversified considerably – especially since it established its country office in Lubumbashi fifteen years ago in 2010. Celebrating this milestone ahead of the upcoming DRC Mining Week in June, SRK Consulting Congo chairman Dominique Sambwa notes that the formal collaboration between SRK Consulting Congo and their colleagues in South Africa (SA) and China continues to assist the growing number of mining clients who are China-based. “We value the contribution made… Read More Here