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Zambia Finalizes AI Strategy to Boost National Development

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 Constance

The Zambian government has completed drafting a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy, poised to harness the latest technological advancements for national development. Technology and Science Minister, Hon. Felix Mutati, announced that the AI strategy is set to be launched within the next two months. Speaking at a side event during the Copperbelt Agricultural Mining Industrial Networking Enterprise (CAMINEX) in Kitwe, Mr. Mutati underscored AI’s potential to help Zambia achieve its goal of producing three million tonnes of copper annually. He emphasized that AI would significantly enhance exploration efforts and bring… Read More Here

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President Hichilema’s Copperbelt Visit to Highlight Mining and Agricultural Advances

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Constance

President Hakainde Hichilema is set to embark on a two-day working trip to Copperbelt Province on May 28th and 29th. During his visit, he will officiate at the 2024 Forum on Technology Empowering Development of the Mining Industry in Luanshya. Copperbelt Province Minister Elisha Matambo announced that the President will also officiate at the Copperbelt Agricultural, Mining, Industrial, and Networking Enterprise (CAMINEX) conference in Kitwe. This conference will provide insights into the progressive steps being taken in the mining industry. Last year’s CAMINEX conference focused on the theme “Reignite, Rebuild,… 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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Paratus Group provides resilient network capacity solutions

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 Constance

Multiple outages on undersea cables are disrupting internet and online services and have been affecting millions of people in Africa for the past two weeks. This disruption could have far-reaching consequences not only for commercial operations and personal communications but also for the healthcare and education sectors. The recent outages have been caused by cuts affecting the undersea cables near Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, namely the West Africa Cable System (WACS), the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE), MainOne and SAT3 cables. These submarine cable systems play a critical role in connecting… Read More Here

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Minister of Technology Encourages Zambians to Embrace Digital Innovation for Progress

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 Constance

Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati, urged Zambians to leverage the potential of the internet and artificial intelligence (AI) for positive transformation, emphasizing the importance of contributing to knowledge through innovation and entrepreneurship. His remarks were made during the recent launch of a digital marketing book at the University of Zambia. Minister Mutati highlighted the pivotal role of digital technology in revolutionizing marketing strategies, empowering consumers, and facilitating financial interventions. He commended the authors, Clement and Rachel Sinyangwe, for their dedication in sharing knowledge through their book titled “Digital… 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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AI Governance Alliance calls for stronger global collaboration

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 Constance

As global leaders and industry power players gather in Davos to address the world’s most pressing problems, the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) AI Governance Alliance (AIGA) has called for stronger collaboration to create a framework for advanced AI. In a series of three new reports, AIGA has focused on unlocking the value and creating a framework for generative AI (GenAI) usage. AIGA said a global effort is needed to create equitable access to AI. According to Cathy Li, head of AI, data and metaverse at the WEF: “The AI Governance… 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

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Anglo American Venture TraxIQ to disrupt haulage approach in mining and quarrying

December 10, 2023December 10, 2023 Constance

TraxIQ has been launched, a new Anglo American Venture that has set out with the specific aim of disrupting the status quo in haulage in quarrying and mining. It is being led by Luke Smith, who is Principal, Technology Development at Anglo American, working with other key team members including Anglo American Venture Builder Aljoscha Gleser. Smith says TraxIQ is making bold progress towards a smarter, safer, more sustainable future for mining and quarrying, as when your trucks aren’t operating, you’re losing money. He says its autonomous vehicles will reduce… Read More Here

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Caterpillar validates Rajant wireless solution with Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 Copperbelt Katanga News

Rajant Kinetic Mesh® BreadCrumbs® enable mining automation worldwide After extensive testing, Caterpillar Inc. has completed the in-house validation of Rajant BreadCrumbs®, LX5 CA radios, which will enable field trials with this Rajant product and Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling. “This validation is a key step to provide additional options for our mining customers when deploying Command for hauling in their operation,” said Sean McGinnis, vice president and general manager of technology and global sales support at Caterpillar. “We greatly appreciate the support from the Rajant team throughout the validation process.” Rajant… Read More Here