Cobalt Institute: “The development of a local battery value chain is a really important element for the DRC and the African continent’s economic development”

Exclusive interview with Susannah McLaren, Head of Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability at the Cobalt Institute and Board Member of the Global Battery Alliance. She is also a member of the advisory board of the upcoming DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum in Kinshasa.

ERG Africa’s Frontier hands over 30 solar boreholes to six local communities in the Haut-Katanga province of the DRC
On Saturday, 24 August 2024, ERG Africa’s subsidiary, Frontier SA, participated in a ceremony at the Sakania General Referral Hospital (HGR) to mark the handover of 30 solar-powered boreholes to six local communities in the Sakania territory in the Haut-Katanga province. Her Excellency, Mrs Nathalie-Aziza Munana, Minister of Social Affairs, also took part in the ceremony before visiting the Frontier SA site.

Congolese government against Chemaf’s planned sale of copper-cobalt assets to China’s Norin Mining

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government has raised concerns over the proposed Chemaf Resources Limited’s (CRL) planned sale of its copper and cobalt mines to China’s Norin Mining.

BHP reports 2% profit increase to $13.66 billion for FY24, boosted by higher iron ore and copper prices
Broken Hill Proprietary (BHP) Company Limited, Australian mining giant has reported an underlying attributable profit of $13.66 billion for the financial year 2024 (FY24), marking a 2% increase from $13.42 billion in FY23. This growth was driven by favorable commodity prices for key materials.

BKT among the key players at Electra Mining Africa 2024 unveiling the ultimate tires for the mining industry
In less than a week’s time, the largest mining, electrical, automation, manufacturing, power and transport trade show in sub-Saharan Africa will open its doors at the NASREC Expo Centre in Johannesburg from September 2 to 6.

Critical Minerals Africa Summit to Showcase Battery, Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Prospects
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia – among the world’s top mineral producers – are currently spearheading the implementation of a Transboundary Battery and Electric Vehicle (EV) Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

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First Mining DRC-Zambia is a journal that focuses on creating a networking forum for the decision makers in businesses and Governments across Africa's Copper belt region, who are either directly or indirectly involved in mining Developments. We inform ,educate and create business and networking opportunities for all Companies that are interested in expanding their business across DRC, Zambia and beyond. FMDZ is a bi-monthly magazine for the mining industry.

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