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US Technology Firms Explore Future Copper Supply Deals With Ivanhoe

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026 Constance

US Tech Firms Explore Long-Term Copper Deals Linked to Ivanhoe’s DRC Project US technology companies are exploring potential agreements with Ivanhoe Mines to secure future copper supplies from the company’s Western Forelands project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to people familiar with the discussions. The potential arrangements could include long-term agreements to purchase future copper production or provide financing to support development of the project, offering Ivanhoe an alternative source of capital as it advances the large-scale copper discovery. The Western Forelands project is located adjacent to… Read More Here

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BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar Progress Battery-Electric Haul Truck Trials at Jimblebar Mine

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Constance

BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar Advance Battery-Electric Cat 793 XE Haul Truck Trials in Major Mining Decarbonisation Push BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar have reported early progress in their joint trial of two Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in Western Australia. The trucks were initially tested at Caterpillar’s Tucson Proving Ground in the United States, where they completed safety validation and controlled trials before being deployed to Jimblebar. Since arriving on site, they have completed more than 100 hours of operation… Read More Here

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DRC Mines Ministry Reviews ONYO-BT’s Proposed Green Energy Solution for Mining Projects

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 Constance

DRC Mines Ministry Engages ONYO-BT on Innovative Decentralized Green Energy Technology to Support Mining Operations On Monday, May 25, 2026, the Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Louis Watum Kabamba, received a delegation from the Congolese company ONYO-BT, led by its President and CEO, Bryan Tshibanda. The meeting focused on the presentation of an innovative energy solution intended to support mining development across the country, particularly in areas affected by limited electricity access. Energy solution targeting the mining sector According to a statement from the Ministry of… Read More Here

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ARSP Urges Stronger Local Transformation Agenda at Lualaba Mining Tech Summit

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Constance

DRC Launches Mining Tech Summit to Boost Local Value, Innovation, and Digital Mining Economy The Lualaba province in the Democratic Republic of Congo hosted the first edition of the Mining Tech Summit, focusing on mining sovereignty and the integration of technology into the extractive sector. The event brought together public and private stakeholders to explore ways to modernize and transform the country’s mining industry. Organized by the Ministry of Digital Economy, the Ministry of SMEs, the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), the Lualaba provincial government, and… Read More Here

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

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 Constance

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