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Presidents of DRC and Poland Discuss Security and Bilateral Relations 1 Governance Mining in DRC Regional conflict 

Presidents of DRC and Poland Discuss Security and Bilateral Relations

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Last Friday, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) held a telephone conversation with Polish President Andrzej Duda. The discussion focused on topics of mutual interest, including bilateral relations and the security situation in eastern DRC. President Duda, on behalf of Poland, condemned the attempt to destabilize Congolese institutions on Sunday, May 19, in Kinshasa. He reaffirmed Poland’s commitment to peace, security, and the preservation of the DRC’s territorial integrity. Addressing recent social media controversies regarding his visit to Rwanda, President Duda denounced the manipulations and expressed… Read More Here
DGC AFRICA and UXi Artisan Development: Charting a Path for Industrial and Societal Transformation in the DRC 2 Sponsored Content Mining in DRC 

DGC AFRICA and UXi Artisan Development: Charting a Path for Industrial and Societal Transformation in the DRC

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In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the innovative partnership between DGC AFRICA and UXi Artisan Development is setting a new standard for industrial growth and workforce empowerment. This strategic alliance showcases the transformative potential of combining hands-on artisan training with profound industry knowledge to foster systemic change and empower the workforce. DGC AFRICA: Pioneers in Industrial Solutions As an integral part of the renowned Dickinson Group of Companies, DGC AFRICA has become a linchpin of asset integrity management and industrial solutions across sub-Saharan Africa. With a century-long legacy of… Read More Here
Zimbabwe’s Central Bank Gold Reserves to Back ZiG Currency Rise 3 International Economy Gold 

Zimbabwe’s Central Bank Gold Reserves to Back ZiG Currency Rise

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Zimbabwe’s gold reserves backing its new bullion-linked currency are increasing and the stockpile’s value is also being boosted by the higher price of the precious metal, the central bank said.The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is seeing royalty payments of gold “rising daily,” said Deputy Governor Innocent Matshe. “As long as we are mining, gold reserves are increasing by the amount that we produce,” he said Wednesday in a telephone interview. “The proceeds from other precious minerals are being used to stockpile gold.” The central bank will give an update on… Read More Here
Perenco's Subsidiary Discovers New Oil Reserve in DRC Coastal Basin 4 Mining in DRC Oil & Gas Petroleum 

Perenco’s Subsidiary Discovers New Oil Reserve in DRC Coastal Basin

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In 2024, Perenco’s subsidiary achieved a significant milestone by drilling two exploration wells and discovering an oil reserve in the Moke-East well, situated between the Lukami and Motoba fields in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) coastal basin. The drilling operations were conducted using the Nuada, a self-elevating class 82 SD-C jack-up drilling rig owned by Dixstone. The well, expected to be completed in the coming weeks, encountered a 24-foot net oil-bearing column, and the discovery will undergo further testing. Frédéric Kiepferle, Perenco’s DRC General Manager, remarked: “Perenco’s offshore… Read More Here
Chile to launch public consultation on tailings regulation 5 International Copper Gold 

Chile to launch public consultation on tailings regulation

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Mining Minister Aurora Williams announced that, in July 2024, Chile will launch a public consultation to modify Supreme Decree No. 248, which regulates tailings deposit design, construction, operation and closure. During a presentation at the Sustainable Atacama Seminar, Williams said that while the executive power is in charge of implementing any changes to the decree, citizen participation is a prerequisite to doing so. “Therefore, all of those who live this reality can participate, they can tell us which aspects are properly addressed, which aspects we are missing and which we… Read More Here
BHP, Rio Tinto, Caterpillar and Komatsu agree on Pilbara battery truck testing plan 6 Mining Equipment 

BHP, Rio Tinto, Caterpillar and Komatsu agree on Pilbara battery truck testing plan

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Days after the conclusion of The Electric Mine 2024 conference in Perth, Western Australia, BHP and Rio Tinto have confirmed they are to collaborate on battery-electric haul truck trials in the Pilbara. The collaboration reflects the individual commitments made by BHP, Rio Tinto, Caterpillar and Komatsu to support BHP’s and Rio Tinto’s shared ambition of net zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, they say. As part of the collaboration, two CAT 793 haul trucks will be trialled from the second half of 2024, and two Komatsu 930 haul trucks tested from… Read More Here
Troubled Peru copper mine starts expansion work in supply boost 7 International Copper 

Troubled Peru copper mine starts expansion work in supply boost

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China’s MMG Ltd. is hopeful it can start digging copper from a new pit at its giant Las Bambas project in Peru by the end of this year, bringing some much-needed extra supply to a tightening global market. Las Bambas has for years operated well below its annual capacity of 400,000 tons due to a torrent of community protests that have disrupted mining and set back an expansion. That level could be reached in 2025, according to Troy Hey, an executive general manager at MMG. “I would say that going… Read More Here
Family of American caught up in DRC failed coup say their son went to Africa on vacation 8 Mining in DRC Governance Regional conflict 

Family of American caught up in DRC failed coup say their son went to Africa on vacation

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The family of an American caught up in a failed coup attempt in Congo said their son was in Africa on vacation with family friends and had not previously engaged in political activism, according to a statement provided to The Associated Press. Tyler Thompson, 21, was one of at least three Americans who were named by the Congolese army as being part of a failed effort to overthrow the government in Kinshasa in the early hours Sunday under eccentric, self-exiled leader Christian Malanga. The two other Americans allegedly involved were… Read More Here
ERB Commends CEC for Advancing Solar Energy Infrastructure in Zambia 9 Mining in Zambia Energy Green Energy 

ERB Commends CEC for Advancing Solar Energy Infrastructure in Zambia

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The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has lauded the Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) for its efforts in expanding solar energy infrastructure, which is expected to significantly enhance Zambia’s power supply. During a media tour of the 60-megawatt solar PV plant in the Itimpi area of Kitwe district, Ezra Siamasuma, Acting Copperbelt Senior Manager for ERB, praised CEC’s initiatives. He highlighted the efficiency and resilience of solar plants, particularly in light of climate change. “This type of power plant, being greener, contributes to a more diverse energy sector that is resilient in… Read More Here
Epiroc to acquire French manufacturer of excavator attachments 10 International Mergers & Acquisitions Mining Equipment 

Epiroc to acquire French manufacturer of excavator attachments

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Stockholm, Sweden: Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and construction industries, has agreed to acquire ACB+, a manufacturer of attachments and related couplers used by the construction industry.   ACB+ is based in Saint Lager, France, and has several production facilities in the country. It manufactures attachments and quick couplers used on excavators for construction as well as related areas such as scrap recycling and deconstruction. Quick couplers are used with carriers, typically excavators, to enable safe and efficient change of attachments, such as buckets and hydraulic tools. … Read More Here

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