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Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Mining Week to welcome Prime Minister Tuluka on 14 June in Lubumbashi
The organisers of DRC Mining Week expo and conference in Lubumbashi are pleased to announce that the Prime Minister of the DRC, Her Excellency, Mrs Judith Suminwa Tuluka, will be in attendance during the longstanding event's 20th anniversary edition this month in Lubumbashi on 14 June during a special ministerial session. 20 years of shaping mining in the DRC From its inception, DRC Mining Week has evolved into the largest mining and infrastructure platform in the DRC and the Copperbelt, bringing together over 11,500 attendees from 50+ countries. Under the theme '20 Years of Shaping Mining in the DRC: Investing in Infrastructure Development and Energy Security – Vision 2025–2030,' this landmark edition will highlight the progress made and the opportunities that lie ahead. With mining at the heart of the country's industrialisation, the focus will be on investment, infrastructure development and energy security to drive long-term growth. Longstanding support 'We are always delighted to welcome government luminaries to Lubumbashi; therefore we have added a VIP bonus day to our event on 14 June, in order to ensure that high-level government representatives are able to engage with industry leaders,' says Samukelo Madlabane, Events Director – Mining for the VUKA Group. 'Particularly in the light of DRC Mining Week 's 20th anniversary, which would not have been possible without the government's invaluable, longstanding support for this event, which has been fostering collaboration and development within the mining sector for over two decades now.' Valuable exposure More than 11,500+ local and international mining professionals are expected at DRC Mining Week this week, promising valuable exposure and potential contacts for participating partners. The event provides a broad spectrum of thought-provoking content and opportunities to meet existing and prospective partners and clients in the mining and extractive sectors, including: Energy Investment Forum; High-level conference sessions, with topics that include: the Mining Roadmap 2025–2030; expert think-tank; market dynamics and price volatility; and positioning DRC as a leading mining country. Countless meeting and networking occasions for 1300+ elite decision-makers, including mining executives and government officials; An expansive expo with 280+ sponsors and exhibitors showcasing the latest and trusted technologies and services for the industry, including country pavilions; US Government Business Forum (invitation only); European Union Business Forum (invitation only); The Ambassador's Forum and networking business lunch (invitation only) Executive Business Forum (strictly by invitation); CEO Roundtable (Strictly by invitation); Value Chain Investment Forum; Regional Development Forum; Women Mine&Leadership Forum—always a hot ticket and an event highlight; Glittering gala dinner (strictly for ticket holders); Kamoa Site Visit (sold out). The packed programme brochure for the 2025 edition of DRC Mining Week is available on the event website. Click here ( Industry support As has become customary for DRC Mining Week, this year too the event boasts broad industry backing and institutional support, including the official partners, the DRC Ministry of Mining and FEC (Federation of Enterprises of Congo). Its main sponsors include Standard Bank as lead sponsors. The diamond plus sponsors are Ecobank, Equity BCDC, Kamoa Copper S.A., Glencore, Kamoto Copper Company S.A. and MUMI. Other mining houses that will be in attendance this year include Barrick, CMOC, ERG Africa, Gecamines, Ivanhoe Mines and MMG. DRC Mining Week dates and venue: - Expo and conference: 11–13 June 2025 - Farewell lunch on the 14th of June (Strictly by invitation); - Location: The Pullman Grand Karavia Hotel, Lubumbashi, DRC Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Vuka Group. Social Media: Twitter: Facebook: DRC-Mining-Week ( LinkedIn: About DRC Mining Week: DRC Mining Week is organised by The VUKA Group ( (formerly Clarion Events Africa) ( a leading Cape Town-based and multi-award-winning organiser of exhibitions, conferences and digital events across the continent in the infrastructure, energy, mining, mobility, ecommerce and CX sectors. Other well-known events by The Vuka Group include DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum ( Nigeria Mining Week ( Enlit Africa ( Africa's Green Economy Summit ( Smarter Mobility Africa ( ECOM Africa ( and CEM Africa ( Mining Review Africa ( the leading monthly magazine and digital platform in the African mining industry, is the event's premium media partner. Website:
Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Mining Minister encourages Industry to Gather at DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi from 11 June
The DRC Minister of Mines, H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume, says he is looking forward to visiting 'the legendary DRC Mining Week,' which is taking place from 11–13 June in Lubumbashi. The organisers of this longstanding expo and conference, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary edition this month, have extended the event until 14 June for the official visit of mining Minister Mulume who will address and engage with delegates during a special ministerial session. Minister Mulume says in a statement: 'I have my ticket for DRC Mining Week, and I am really truly looking forward to experiencing the legendary atmosphere of the event in Lubumbashi, combining straight-talking business discussions with networking and good times. The organisers can be rightfully proud of building such a legacy over 20 years; this is a true testament to their staying power, tenacity and passion for the industry: essential traits for being a good partner in mining. I want to invite anyone who has not yet made plans to travel to Lubumbashi to come out and join the more than 11,500 mining professionals who will be there.' H.E. Kapinga Mulume will deliver the closing remarks during the special ministerial session on 14 June. 20 years of shaping mining in the DRC From its inception, DRC Mining Week has evolved into the largest mining and infrastructure platform in the DRC and the Copperbelt, bringing together over 11,500 attendees from 50+ countries. Under the theme '20 Years of Shaping Mining in the DRC: Investing in Infrastructure Development and Energy Security – Vision 2025–2030,' this landmark edition will highlight the progress made and the opportunities that lie ahead. With mining at the heart of the country's industrialisation, the focus will be on investment, infrastructure development and energy security to drive long-term growth. Longstanding support 'We are always delighted to welcome government luminaries to Lubumbashi; therefore we have added a VIP bonus day to our event on 14 June, in order to ensure that high-level government representatives are able to engage with industry leaders,' says event organiser Samukelo Madlabane, Events Director – Mining for the VUKA Group. 'Particularly in the light of DRC Mining Week 's 20th anniversary, which would not have been possible without the government's invaluable, longstanding support for this event, which has been fostering collaboration and development within the mining sector for over two decades now.' Valuable exposure More than 11,500+ local and international mining professionals are expected at DRC Mining Week this week, promising valuable exposure and potential contacts for participating partners. The event provides a broad spectrum of thought-provoking content and opportunities to meet existing and prospective partners and clients in the mining and extractive sectors, including: Investment Forum; High-level conference sessions, with topics that include: the Mining Roadmap 2025–2030; expert think-tank; market dynamics and price volatility; and positioning DRC as a leading mining country. Countless meeting and networking occasions for 1300+ elite decision-makers, including mining executives and government officials; An expansive expo with 280+ sponsors and exhibitors showcasing the latest and trusted technologies and services for the industry, including country pavilions; US Government Business Forum (invitation only); European Union Business Forum (invitation only); The Ambassador's Forum and networking business lunch (invitation only) Executive Business Forum (strictly by invitation); CEO Roundtable (Strictly by invitation); Value Chain Investment Forum; Regional Development Forum; Women Mine&Leadership Forum—always a hot ticket and an event highlight; Glittering gala dinner (strictly for ticket holders); Kamoa Site Visit (sold out). The packed programme brochure for the 2025 edition of DRC Mining Week is available on the event website. Click here ( Industry support As has become customary for DRC Mining Week, this year too the event boasts broad industry backing and institutional support, including the official partners, the DRC Ministry of Mining and FEC (Federation of Enterprises of Congo). Its main sponsors include Standard Bank as lead sponsors. The diamond plus sponsors are Ecobank, Equity BCDC, Kamoa Copper S.A., Glencore, Kamoto Copper Company S.A. and MUMI. Other mining houses that will be in attendance this year include Barrick, CMOC, ERG Africa, Gecamines, Ivanhoe Mines and MMG. DRC Mining Week dates and venue: Expo and conference: 11–13 June 2025 Farewell lunch on the 14th of June (Strictly by invitation); Location: The Pullman Grand Karavia Hotel, Lubumbashi, DRC Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Vuka Group. About DRC Mining Week: DRC Mining Week is organised by The VUKA Group (formerly Clarion Events Africa) ( a leading Cape Town-based and multi-award-winning organiser of exhibitions, conferences and digital events across the continent in the infrastructure, energy, mining, mobility, ecommerce and CX sectors. Other well-known events by The Vuka Group include DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum ( Nigeria Mining Week ( Enlit Africa ( Africa's Green Economy Summit ( Smarter Mobility Africa ( ECOM Africa ( and CEM Africa ( Mining Review Africa ( the leading monthly magazine and digital platform in the African mining industry, is the event's premium media partner.
Associated Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Midnight Sun Announces Kazhiba Target 2 Drilling Underway
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2025) - Midnight Sun Mining Corp. (TSXV: MMA) (OTC Pink: MDNGF) ('Midnight Sun' or the 'Company') is pleased to report that diamond drilling is underway at the Kazhiba Target 2 sulphide copper target on the Company's Solwezi Project in Zambia. Midnight Sun's President & CEO, Al Fabbro, states 'Kazhiba Target 2 represents an exciting opportunity to reach a major new milestone for Midnight Sun. By utilizing a phased sequence of exploration methods, we have checked all the boxes to prepare for this initial drill program, and I am extremely excited for the results of the hard work being done by our technical team.' The planned six to eight diamond drill holes totalling approximately 1,000 metres are designed to test the ~four-kilometre by two-kilometre Kazhiba sulphide copper target, where the Company has identified an overlapping copper signature in Partial Ionic Leach testing, a strong VTEM geophysical anomaly, and high chargeability / low resistivity responses from induced polarization geophysics all coinciding with geology consistent to most deposits in the Zambian Copperbelt. A water supply borehole has been completed, and the company is now underway with the first diamond drill hole, which is KAZ-25-003, and has a target depth of 150 metres. Additionally, geochemical sample collection at Mitu has been completed. The samples are now being prepared for Partial Ionic Leach assaying at ALS Chemex. [ This image cannot be displayed. Please visit the source: ] Location of proposed drill holes To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Qualified Person: Darin Labrenz, a consulting geologist for the Company and Qualified Person under NI 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical data and contents of this release. About Midnight Sun Midnight Sun is focused on exploring our flagship Solwezi Project, located in Zambia. Situated in the heart of the Zambia-Congo Copperbelt, the second largest copper producing region in the world, our property is vast and highly prospective. Our Solwezi Project is surrounded by producing copper mines, including Africa's largest copper mining complex right next door, First Quantum's Kansanshi Mine. Led by an experienced geological team with multiple discoveries and mines around the world to their credit, Midnight Sun's goal is to find and develop Zambia's next generational copper deposit. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF MIDNIGHT SUN MINING CORP. Al Fabbro President & CEO For Further Information Contact: Adrian O'Brien Director of Marketing and Communications Tel: +1 604 809 6890 Em: [email protected] NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS NEWS RELEASE. This news release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that are based on expectations, estimates, assumptions, geological theories, and projections as at the date of this news release. The information in this news release about any information herein that is not a historical fact may be 'forward looking statements.' Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (which may, but not always, include phrases such as 'anticipates', 'plans', 'scheduled', 'believed' or 'intends' or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results 'may' or 'could', 'would', 'might' or 'will' be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements and are intended to identify forward-looking view the source version of this press release, please visit
News24
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Precious The Planner and Tyler ICU add star power to Zambia's opulent millionaire wedding
PR Girls, Facebook Jimmy Karabassis and Kadiatou 'Kadi' Ndiaye's star-studded wedding in Zambia captured attention with its opulence, including performances by music icons Diamond Platnumz and Tyler ICU. The event, organised by renowned wedding and event planner Precious The Planner, combined high-end elegance with the vibrant presence of Zambian and international influences. From Kadi's dazzling emerald jewellery to luxury details, the wedding showcased an unmatched level of extravagance. One of South Africa's foremost wedding and events planners, Precious Thamaga-Mazibuko, flew to Zambia in mid-May to oversee a lavish wedding celebration for a mining magnate and his new wife. View this post on Instagram A post shared by OMOYE OF LAGOS (@glambyomoye) No stranger to the mining business, Kadi is the daughter of emerald mining giant Abdoulaye Ndiaye, the founder and chairperson of Grizzly Mining. The Lusaka Times reports that the Senegalese-born businessman started his mining career in 1972, specialising in emerald mining in the country's Copperbelt province. The Karabassis family's mining operations are also located in the region in a town called Chingola. PR Girls, Facebook PR Girls, Facebook Jimmy and Kadi had Zambian news outlets and social media abuzz as talk of their wedding went viral following leaked clips of Tanzanian musician and Netflix reality TV star Diamond Platnumz performing at the wedding. Several reports published in Tanzania estimate that he was paid $700 000 (roughly R12.6 million) for the intimate performance, while Zambian artist Yo Maps was paid a $100 000 (about R1.8 million) fee. How much South African DJ Tyler ICU was paid for his set remains unclear. On Tuesday, Thamaga-Mazibuko, popularly known as Precious The Planner, shared a glimpse of the soon-to-be-published wedding video that documented both the set-up process and the main event at New Kasama's high-end Glynview Events Venue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PRECIOUS | Wedding & Event Planner (@precioustheplanner) Through her Precious Celebrations event company, Thamaga-Mazibuko has planned celebrations for stars like Akani and Terisa Simbine, Bonang Matheba and Keitumetse 'K Naomi' Phakathi. Kadi also flew Nigerian makeup artist Omoye Esekhile from Lagos to Lusaka to do her makeup, but it was her emerald and diamond wedding jewellery that had people talking as they threw around guesses about its estimated value. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zambian Wedding (@zambiawedding)
Ottawa Citizen
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Ottawa Citizen
National Arts Centre reveals diverse lineup for 2025-26 season
Article content There is always something new and creative to discover at the National Arts Centre, whether it's an edgy modern-dance show or a surprising take on an orchestral classic. Article content With four stages under its hexagonal roof and a skilled team of specialized artistic programmers in charge of six different genres of performing arts, the NAC's schedule gets filled with gems well in advance. Article content Article content The 2025-26 calendar is no exception. Between September 2025 and spring of 2026, dozens of concerts, theatrical productions and dance events will be shoehorned into the building, including no fewer than nine world premieres. One show calls for a skateboard ramp at centre stage, while another is described as a Macbeth-meets-biker mashup. Article content Article content The season will also mark a farewell for maestro Alexander Shelley, who has been leading the NAC Orchestra for more than a decade — and whose two young sons were born in Ottawa. Shelley has designed a final season that will include a big opera production of Puccini's Tosca, an all-Canadian edition of the Great Performers series, a seasonal presentation of Handel with an all-Canadian cast of vocalists, four world premieres and more. Article content The first, scheduled for January 2026, is co-produced by Toronto's Soulpepper Theatre and written by Natasha Mumba, a graduate of Ottawa's Canterbury arts high school and now based in Toronto. Entitled Copperbelt, it's the story of a Zambian-born woman who's made a life for herself in Toronto, but is compelled to return to her homeland when her estranged father falls ill. Article content Article content Article content The second Aquino-directed world premiere is cicadas, created by David Yee and Chris Thornborrow. Commissioned by the NAC, it's an eco-thriller set in Toronto in 2035. Article content Article content The English theatre season also features a family play described as a live theatrical cinema experience starring Canadian DJ Kid Koala, who performs live on piano and turntables every night of the Dec. 3-13 run. The tale of a small-town mosquito trying to make it big in music also uses puppeteers, miniature sets, a string trio and cameras to tell its story. Article content Another six shows will be presented by the Indigenous theatre department under the artistic leadership of Kevin Loring. They range from the inter-tribal collaboration that drives Nigamon Tunai to the world premiere of Tomson Highway's latest, Rose, to an allegorical circus piece from New Zealand, Te Tangi a Te Tūī.
