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Zambia to Introduce Local Content Law for Mining Sector 20 Mining in Zambia Copper Events & Expos 

Zambia to Introduce Local Content Law for Mining Sector

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Zambia is set to introduce a “Local Content” law this year, requiring mining companies to prioritize local contractors and suppliers when awarding contracts. The Citizens Economic Empowerment (Reservation of Goods and Services in the Mining Sector) Regulations aim to boost Zambian businesses by setting a threshold for contracts exclusively reserved for Zambian citizens. Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe announced the development ahead of the African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, stating that stakeholder consultations on the draft framework are ongoing and the law will be enacted this year. “Once… Read More Here
South Africa Charts a New Path for Mining at the 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba 21 Events & Expos 

South Africa Charts a New Path for Mining at the 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba

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Cape Town, 3 February 2025 – The 31st edition of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, held under the theme “Future-Proofing African Mining, Today!”, opened with keynote remarks from South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr. Gwede Mantashe. The conference, attended by dignitaries including President Cyril Ramaphosa, industry leaders, investors, and community representatives, serves as a pivotal platform for discussions on Africa’s mineral wealth and its equitable distribution. Minister Mantashe emphasized the significance of Africa’s vast mineral reserves and the urgent need to ensure local beneficiation. He cited… Read More Here
Zambia’s Finance Minister Arrives in South Africa for Mining Indaba 2025 22 Economy Events & Expos Mining in Zambia 

Zambia’s Finance Minister Arrives in South Africa for Mining Indaba 2025

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Zambia’s Minister of Finance and National Planning, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, has arrived in South Africa for the 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba, set to take place from February 3 to 6 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Dr. Musokotwane will represent President Hakainde Hichilema at the high-profile event, which is themed “Future-proofing African Mining, Today.” The summit will focus on sustainability, investment, and economic growth in Africa’s mining sector. He is joined by Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Paul Kabuswe, Mines Permanent Secretary Dr. Hapenga Kabeta,… Read More Here
New partnership to advance and broaden Mining Indaba’s impact 23 Events & Expos Partnership Press Release 

New partnership to advance and broaden Mining Indaba’s impact

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Cape Town – 2 February 2025 – On the eve of the highly anticipated Investing in Africa Mining Indaba 2025, under the theme “Future-proofing African Mining,Today!”, Hyve Events SA, the conference organisers, and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) have signed a partnership agreement. The agreement aims to elevate their relationship, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of Africa’s mining sector. The official signing ceremony, held today, was led by the DMPR Director General, Mr Jacob Mbele. He was accompanied by the department’s Deputy Director-General Ms Ntokozo… Read More Here
President Tshisekedi Announces Urgent Measures to Address Eastern DRC Security Crisis 24 Regional conflict Mining in DRC 

President Tshisekedi Announces Urgent Measures to Address Eastern DRC Security Crisis

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In a late-night speech on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi outlined five urgent measures to address the escalating security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): President Tshisekedi also paid tribute to the bravery of the FARDC and Wazalendo soldiers. “Your courage, discipline, and unwavering commitment inspire and unite the people of this nation. The Republic will never abandon you, and your sacrifices will never be forgotten. You represent the honor of the Congolese nation,” he declared. In closing, he reassured all Congolese citizens, both at… Read More Here
DRC Minister of Mines Meets with Delegation to Address Illicit Mining Challenges in South Kivu 25 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

DRC Minister of Mines Meets with Delegation to Address Illicit Mining Challenges in South Kivu

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The Minister of Mines recently met with a delegation led by Mr. Davide Marcheselli, an Italian priest based in Kitutu, South Kivu. The delegation, representing the Association for the Defense of Victims of Mining Expropriations (ADVEM), highlighted the challenges faced by local communities due to illicit and illegal mining, particularly gold extraction. Mr. Marcheselli, along with members of civil society and the Catholic and Protestant Churches of Congo, emphasized the severity of the situation in the Mwenga territory. He noted that many companies operating in the region are not legally… Read More Here
557 Children Freed from Cobalt Mines in Haut-Katanga Reintegrated into Society 26 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Cobalt 

557 Children Freed from Cobalt Mines in Haut-Katanga Reintegrated into Society

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A total of 557 children previously working in the cobalt mines at the Pumpe quarry in Kambove, Haut-Katanga province, have been successfully reintegrated into society. Joseph N’sambi Bulanda, the provincial Minister of Health and president of the monitoring committee for the PABEA cobalt project in Haut-Katanga, shared that non-formal education is also being integrated into this initiative. “We are collaborating with the village chief to make this happen,” he stated during his visit to the reintegration center in Kyembe village. The children have been placed at the Mwera 1 Institute,… Read More Here
Marine Le Pen Accuses EU of Complicity in Rwanda’s Exploitation of DRC’s Minerals 27 Mining in DRC Regional conflict 

Marine Le Pen Accuses EU of Complicity in Rwanda’s Exploitation of DRC’s Minerals

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Marine Le Pen, President of the National Rally group in the French National Assembly, sharply criticized the European Union (EU) in a recent interview, accusing it of being complicit in the plundering of minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) via Rwanda. Le Pen claimed, “If the EU were truly committed to ethics, it would cease to be the recipient of the plunder that Rwanda is carrying out against the DRC. Rwanda is looting valuable raw materials, including rare minerals that belong to the Congolese people, and selling them… Read More Here
Tazama Pipelines Enhances Diesel Flow with New Drag Reducing Agent 28 Mining in Zambia Oil & Gas Petroleum 

Tazama Pipelines Enhances Diesel Flow with New Drag Reducing Agent

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Tazama Pipelines has introduced a drag reducing agent (DRA) to improve the efficiency and flow of diesel through its network. This chemical reagent reduces friction within the pipeline, enhancing the movement of gasoil. As a result, the daily diesel pumping capacity has increased from 2.8 million liters to 3.6 million liters. Speaking at the launch event in Dar es Salaam, Energy Minister Makoso Chikote emphasized that this project highlights the commitment of both the Zambian and Tanzanian governments to reforming the petroleum sector. He added that the use of the… Read More Here
Zambia's President Urges Energy Reforms for Africa’s Growth at Mission 300 Summit 29 Mining in Zambia Energy Events & Expos 

Zambia’s President Urges Energy Reforms for Africa’s Growth at Mission 300 Summit

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President Hakainde Hichilema has emphasized the need for Africa to implement energy sector reforms to accelerate economic growth. Speaking at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, President Hichilema highlighted Zambia’s commitment to the Mission 300 agenda, citing key reforms, including the inclusion of independent power producers and tariff adjustments to enhance commercial viability. He stressed that energy is as essential as water, urging African nations to leverage it for faster economic development. President Hichilema also reaffirmed Africa’s readiness to foster a business-friendly environment to support… Read More Here

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