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Roan commences high grade copper production

Jubilee, a diversified metals producer has commenced the processing of the new high-grade copper feed material at its Roan concentrator facility. According to the company, the material feed grade is in-line with management expectations with current feed assays exceeding 1.6 percent Cu, approximately double the grade of material previously processed …

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The new era of pump wear technology

The efficient operation of slurry pumps in the mining industry is critical and pump wear technology is playing an increasingly significant role in monitoring and maintaining pump performance. An innovative solution that is making waves in the industry is the KSB GIW® SLYsight technology. This advanced slurry pump wear monitoring …

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Pulling together to meet ambitious 2030ESG targets

By RALF HENNECKE* Even closer collaboration within Africa’s mining ecosystem will be required if the sector is to meet its ambitious environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets for 2030. With the Mining Indaba’s focus on future-proofing the sector, ESG remains a primary focus. Achieving these targets is not made any …

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Mining, automotive leaders in high-powered Mining Indaba brainstorm

A high-powered interactive workshop at Investing In African Mining Indaba proposed a range of solutions for commodity-rich African countries to work with the automotive sector to re-think industrial policy around critical minerals. In the emerging energy transition era, the convergence of the mining and automotive sectors is set to shape …

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CEC applauds government fast tracking energy legislative reforms

Government has been commended for fast tracking 2024 legislative reforms in the country’s electricity sector. According to Chief Financial Officer of the Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC),  Mutale Mukuka the reforms promote greater private sector participation in both power transmission and generation, laying the foundation for a more resilient and sustainable energy industry …

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FQM reiterates support to government’s three million tones copper target

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has reinforced its commitment to support the government’s vision of producing three million tonnes of copper a year, at the Africa Mining Indaba. John Gladston, FQM Director of Corporate Affairs at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in South Africa said the company was proud to …

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AFSIC 2025 – Investing in Africa

AFSIC – Investing in Africa is the leading Africa focused investment conference and is held annually in London. AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2025 will take place on 14 – 15th October 2025 at Park Plaza Westminster. At the heart of AFSIC is dialogue focusing on nurturing investment and collaboration …

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Major Player Pledges to Boost Local Procurement in DRC

A significant moment unfolded at the ongoing Investing in African Mining Indaba when a major mining company pledged to enhance its local procurement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following insights from a local community organiser.This commitment was made at the conclusion of a session titled “Disruption Required – …

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Innovator Awarded US$25,000 Research Grant- Mining Indaba

Lisa October and Diana Kasymova have been named the winners of the 2025 Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield following a fiercely competitive final round at Mining Indaba in Cape Town. The Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield (MIRB), convened by the Development Partner Institute (DPI) and hosted at Investing in African …

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