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Mariana Minerals and Sandvik Launch Autonomous Drilling Integration at Copper One Mine 1 International Corporate News Equipment & Technology 

Mariana Minerals and Sandvik Launch Autonomous Drilling Integration at Copper One Mine

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Mariana Minerals and Sandvik Deploy Autonomous Drilling System at Copper One Mine to Advance Smart Mining in the US Mariana Minerals and Sandvik have formed a strategic partnership to deploy autonomous drilling technology at Mariana’s Copper One mine in southeastern Utah, United States. The initiative aims to advance fully automated mining operations by integrating Sandvik’s AutoMine Surface Drilling platform directly into MarianaOS, Mariana’s proprietary mining software system. Rather than operating as a standalone solution, AutoMine is now embedded within Mariana’s broader digital ecosystem. This integration connects drilling operations with overall… Read More Here
DRC Pushes for Energy Transformation as It Showcases Massive Hydropower Potential at African Energy Forum 2 Mining in DRC Energy Events & Expos 

DRC Pushes for Energy Transformation as It Showcases Massive Hydropower Potential at African Energy Forum

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DRC Highlights 167,000 MW Hydropower Potential at Invest in African Energy Forum 2026, Calls for Faster Project Execution The Minister of Water Resources and Electricity, Aimé Sakombi Molendo, participated on Tuesday, April 22, 2026, in a ministerial panel at the Invest in African Energy Forum 2026. The forum brings together governments, investors, and industry leaders to address financing, energy development, and energy security across Africa. During his intervention, the Minister revealed that the Democratic Republic of Congo’s hydropower potential is estimated at around 167,000 MW, spread across approximately 3,350 sites… Read More Here
DRC Pushes Regional Trade Integration Through Corridor Development at Lubumbashi Conference 3 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Pushes Regional Trade Integration Through Corridor Development at Lubumbashi Conference

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DRC Import-Export Conference in Lubumbashi Focuses on Trade Corridors to Boost African Economic Integration The third edition of the Import-Export Conference opened on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga province. Organized by the Federation of Enterprises of Congo (FEC), the two-day event brings together public and private sector stakeholders to discuss how transport corridors can drive economic and trade integration across Africa. Participants include government officials, business leaders, freight forwarders, bankers, and mining sector representatives. The discussions center on the theme: “The DRC at the heart of the challenges… Read More Here
DRC Launches EU-Funded Skills and Trade Modernisation Projects to Strengthen Lobito Corridor Integration 4 Mining in DRC Investment News 

DRC Launches EU-Funded Skills and Trade Modernisation Projects to Strengthen Lobito Corridor Integration

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DRC Launches €11 Million EU-Backed Projects to Boost Skills, Digital Trade, and Lobito Corridor Development The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has taken a significant step in its economic modernisation agenda with the official launch of two strategic projects linked to the Lobito Corridor, aimed at strengthening trade facilitation and developing human capital. The initiatives were launched by the Minister of State in charge of Vocational Training and Trades, Marc Ekila Likombo, during a ceremony attended by European Union representatives and technical development partners. €11 Million Investment in… Read More Here
ARSP Publishes Subcontracting Statistics for 2023–2025, Highlighting Growth of Congolese SMEs 5 Mining in DRC Governance 

ARSP Publishes Subcontracting Statistics for 2023–2025, Highlighting Growth of Congolese SMEs

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DRC ARSP Releases 2023–2025 Subcontracting Data Showing Rising SME Participation and Job Creation Growth The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has announced the publication of detailed statistics on subcontracting contracts executed between 2023 and 2025. The data has been made available on the authority’s official website, and provides a comprehensive overview of subcontracting activity across multiple sectors in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement signed by Director General Miguel Kashal Katemb, the ARSP indicated that the published figures outline all contracts declared by eligible… Read More Here
Lobito Connect Strengthens SME Integration and Local Value Chains in the DRC Mining Corridor 6 Mining in DRC Transport and Logistics 

Lobito Connect Strengthens SME Integration and Local Value Chains in the DRC Mining Corridor

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EU-Funded Lobito Connect Workshop in Lubumbashi Targets SME Growth and Local Value Addition in the Mining Sector Following the conclusion of the Import Export Conference in Lubumbashi on Friday, April 24, 2026, the Lobito Connect initiative convened a breakfast session and focused group workshop at the Pullman Hotel, bringing together key stakeholders to address a central question: how to strengthen collaboration to increase local value addition and reduce operational costs within the mining value chain. The workshop, held in the Bukavu Room, is part of the broader Lobito Connect project,… Read More Here
$1.32 Billion Secured for Lobito Corridor Railway to Link Zambia’s Copperbelt to Global Markets via Angola 7 Mining in Zambia Copper Investment News Transport and Logistics 

$1.32 Billion Secured for Lobito Corridor Railway to Link Zambia’s Copperbelt to Global Markets via Angola

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Africa Finance Corporation and AfDB Back $5 Billion Lobito Corridor Railway to Connect Zambia Copper Mines to Angola Port The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have each committed $500 million toward the development of the Lobito Corridor railway project, a strategic infrastructure link designed to connect Zambia’s copper-rich regions to global markets through the Angolan port of Lobito. In addition, Italy will contribute approximately $320 million to the project, according to AFC Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer Sameh Shenouda, who made the announcement at… Read More Here
President Tshisekedi Orders Crackdown on Illegal Mining and Calls for Stronger Governance in DRC's Mining Sector 8 Mining in DRC Governance 

President Tshisekedi Orders Crackdown on Illegal Mining and Calls for Stronger Governance in DRC’s Mining Sector

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DRC President Tshisekedi Demands Tough Action Against Illegal Mining and Strengthening of Mining Sector Governance During the 87th meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Friday, April 24, 2026, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, reaffirmed the urgent need to strengthen governance in the mining sector, combat mining fraud, and put an end to the illegal exploitation of the country’s natural resources. The Head of State expressed concern over reports indicating a rise in uncontrolled and illegal mining activities in several parts of the… Read More Here
DRC Mines Minister Concludes Eastern Tour with Focus on Reforming Artisanal Mining in Maniema 9 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

DRC Mines Minister Concludes Eastern Tour with Focus on Reforming Artisanal Mining in Maniema

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DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Pushes Mining Sector Reforms During Strategic Visit to Maniema Province After visits to the provinces of Ituri and Bas-Uélé, the Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Louis Watum Kabamba, concluded his tour of eastern DRC with a strategic stop in Maniema Province on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The visit forms part of a broader government initiative aimed at transforming the mining sector into a more structured, transparent, and development-oriented pillar of the national economy. During his mission, the minister held extensive… Read More Here
Burkina Faso Moves to Increase State Stake in Kiaka Gold Mine Amid West African Resources Expansion Plans 10 International Gold 

Burkina Faso Moves to Increase State Stake in Kiaka Gold Mine Amid West African Resources Expansion Plans

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Burkina Faso Seeks 40% Stake in Kiaka Gold Mine as West African Resources Suspends Trading Over Ownership Shift Burkina Faso has notified West African Resources Limited of its intention to increase the state’s stake in the Kiaka gold mine from 15% to 40%, marking a significant escalation in government participation in one of West Africa’s key gold assets. The development comes as the Australian-listed mining company prepares for a sharp increase in production across its regional operations. In response to the government’s move, West African Resources suspended trading of its… Read More Here

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