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Artificial Intelligence Could Reduce Drilling by a Factor of Five – Jef Caers, Stanford University Expert

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 Constance0 comment

Stanford professor and WMC 2026 Program Committee member says mining must adopt “intelligent agents” to transform decision-making under uncertainty in exploration, mining and processing of critical minerals. Artificial intelligence applied to mineral exploration could reduce drilling by a factor of five, generating substantial savings in time and capital while enabling more informed go-or-no-go decisions. This was the key message delivered by Jef Caers, Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Stanford University, one of the world’s leading experts in applied geosciences and decision-making under uncertainty, during a webinar held as… Read More Here

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Barrick Selects Metso Flotation Technology for Lumwana Expansion

January 23, 2026January 27, 2026 Constance

Barrick Chooses Metso’s Concorde Cell Flotation Technology for Lumwana Copper Expansion in Zambia Global gold and copper producer Barrick Mining Corporation has selected Metso’s Concorde Cell flotation technology for its Lumwana copper mine expansion project in Zambia. The Concorde Cell flotation cells will be deployed alongside Metso’s TankCell technology, which Barrick had previously chosen for the project. The combined solution is expected to optimise the processing flowsheet and enhance overall metallurgical performance. Metso said its high-intensity Concorde Cell technology is specifically designed to treat complex orebodies, delivering improved efficiency and… Read More Here

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AI and Defence Set to Drive Global Copper Demand 50% Higher by 2040

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 Constance

Global Copper Demand Set to Rise 50% by 2040 as AI and Defence Growth Outpaces Supply Rapid growth in artificial intelligence and defence industries is expected to push global copper demand up by 50% by 2040, while supply is projected to fall short by more than 10 million metric tons per year without significant expansion in mining and recycling, according to a new report by S&P Global. Copper remains a critical industrial metal due to its high electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance and ease of fabrication. It is widely used across… Read More Here

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Zambia Launches Timbuktoo MineTech Hub to Drive Innovation and Sustainable Mining

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 Constance

Zambia Unveils Timbuktoo MineTech Hub to Accelerate Mining Innovation and Economic Transformation Zambia has taken a significant step toward technology-led economic transformation with the official launch of the Timbuktoo MineTech Hub, a collaborative initiative involving the National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR), First Quantum Minerals (FQM), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Launched in Lusaka on Friday, the MineTech Hub represents a strategic public–private partnership designed to position Zambia as a regional centre for mining innovation, sustainable resource development, and industrialisation. The initiative is supported under UNDP’s… Read More Here

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FIRST QUANTUM’S TECHNOLOGY DRIVE WINS GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

November 27, 2025November 27, 2025 Constance

SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA – Minister of Technology and Science, Hon. Felix Mutati, has praised First Quantum Minerals (FQM) for its strong commitment to technological advancement, noting that the company’s investment in modern mining systems positions Zambia to move decisively toward its national production target of 3 million tonnes of copper annually. The Honourable Minister, accompanied by his Permanent Secretary Dr Brilliant Habeenzu and ZICTA Director General Colin Mbula, were shown the technology in use at the FQM Trident operations, including fatigue management technology installed in all mobile equipment, trolley assist on… 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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DRC Central Bank Governor Highlights Digital Innovation and Economic Growth at Europe-Africa Investment Forum

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Constance

DRC Positioned as Africa’s Next Tech and Economic Powerhouse — Central Bank Governor Wameso Outlines Vision Last Friday, September 26, in Brussels, André Wameso, Governor of the Central Bank of Congo (BCC), took part in the Europe-Africa Investment Forum, where he reviewed the state of the Congolese economy and positioned the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a strategic hub for technological innovation and sustainable development in Africa. In his speech, Governor Wameso emphasized the DRC’s demographic potential. With a population exceeding 100 million, of which 70% are under the… Read More Here

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DRC President Champions Digital Transformation at UN General Assembly

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Constance

DRC Unveils Digital Vision for 2030: Félix Tshisekedi Calls for Global Support to Transform Congo into Africa’s Tech Hub At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Félix Tshisekedi placed digital technology at the center of his vision for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Chairing the DRC Digital National 2030 side event, President Tshisekedi described digital transformation as “the key to unlocking the DRC’s potential, creating millions of jobs, and ensuring shared prosperity.” His stated goal is to make the DRC “a technology… Read More Here

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Sandvik, Glencore expand partnership to include Newtrax collision-avoidance technology

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 Constance

Sandvik Mining and Glencore International AG have expanded an existing partnership to include the Newtrax OEM-agnostic proximity detection and collision avoidance technology, supporting Glencore’s ambition to become a leader in safety. Under the expanded partnership, Sandvik can deliver its fully OEM-agnostic Newtrax Collision Avoidance Safety technology and the Newtrax Mining Data Platform (MDP) to complement operational safety and efficiency and continue to optimize performance across Glencore’s underground mixed fleet. Implementation of these solutions on Sandvik and third-party equipment is currently underway at Glencore’s Kamoto Copper Company operations in the Democratic… Read More Here

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DRC Partners with Japan’s Firm to Boost Mining Sector with AI and Satellite Technology

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025 Constance

DRC Signs Groundbreaking AI and Satellite Data Partnership with Japan’s Solafune to Revolutionize Mining Sector The Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining industry reached a significant technological milestone on Friday, July 18, 2025, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Geological Survey of Congo (SGNC) and Solafune, a Japanese technology company specializing in satellite data mining and artificial intelligence. The signing ceremony, held at the Ministry of Mines, was presided over by the Deputy Director of the Cabinet of the Minister of Mines and attended by… Read More Here