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The appointment of Integrated Pump Technology as the exclusive distributor of Godwin diesel driven dewatering pumps in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo heralds a new era of efficient and cost-effective dewatering solutions for the mining industry in these regions. South Africa based, Integrated Pump Technology has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for Godwin diesel driven dewatering pumps in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This strategic move underscores Integrated Pump Technology’s remarkable success in providing high performance dewatering pump solutions across the mining… Read More Here

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is having a good year 2022 economically. According to statistical data from the Central Bank of Congo, the DRC is recording an increase in production in several vital economic sectors. In the mining sector for example, for the first time the mining industry achieves a copper production volume exceeding the 2 million ton mark. The same is true for cobalt, the DRC produced more than 104,000 tonnes in 11 months this year, exceeding production for the whole of 2021. There is also an increase in production… Read More Here

Glencore in the Democratic Republic of Congo organized its 4th annual conference in Kinshasa this Tuesday, December 13, 2022. The theme of this conference is: Glencore, a partner for the energy transition and for the sustainable development of the DRC, was attended by representatives of the National Assembly elected from Lualaba, province which hosts Glencore’s activities in the DRC, representatives of the government, the Presidency of the Republic, and public institutions of the DRC, representatives of diplomatic missions, representatives of civil society, experts from the mining sector, economic operators as well as… Read More Here

Zimbabwe’s miners do not expect any significant impact from the government’s proposal to collect royalties in the form of refined minerals, the country’s Chamber of Mines said on Monday. President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced on Sunday that Zimbabwe would require companies mining gold, diamonds, lithium and platinum group metals (PGMs) to pay part of their royalties in refined metal rather than cash. The Chamber of Mines, which represents major mining companies, said it was not worried about the pronouncement because it would not increase existing royalty rates. “We respect the government’s position. It’s… Read More Here

With mining seeing a more sustained improvement in many Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, miners, and supply partners with experience on the ground are set to have greater gains in the coming year. Miners in the region are not only currently enjoying high commodity prices, but also benefiting from improved supply chains, despite the global disruptions because of the pandemic, and stronger production performances, marking an encouraging first half of the year for the sector. The positive trend is set to continue in the second half. This year’s Investing… Read More Here