First Mining Drc-Zambia July/Aug 2019 First Mining DRC-ZAMBIA July-August 2019 digital | Page 4

CENTRAL AFRICA'S PREMIER BUSINESS TO BUSINESS MINING MAGAZINE Editor Bertha M. bertham@fmdrc-zambia VOL 12 | ISSUE 4 | July - August 2019 Sub-Editor Nita Karume DRC raises the stakes on illegal mining In this issue... Zambia first-half copper output drops 4% Pg 10 New Era on African Mining Pg 14 TEAM Revolutionary earthmoving equipment transport system Pg 26 COVER STORY: PG 01 DR Congo raises the stakes on illegal mining Deploying soldiers to clear thousands of illegal informal miners from mining concessions is a new approach by the authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo www.fmdrc-zambia.com Contributing Writer Oscar Nkala, Mfuneko Jack Lindani Mkhize Caroline Thomas Sales and Marketing Victor Ndlovu [email protected] [phone] Isabel Isiziwe [email protected] [email protected] [phone] Advertising Consultants Meshack Ndzendevu Polite Mkhize Gladmore Ndhlovu Leslie Nyembe Production Coordinator Kholwani Dube [email protected] Graphic Design and Layout Irene Faith Omudho Art Director Augustine Ombwa Arobia Creative Consultancy [email protected] Published By Mailing Times Media Circulation/Sales [email protected] [email protected] [phone] EDITOR’S COMMENT M ining plays a significant role in the development process of African countries by creating wealth and employment and a market for other industries such as manufacturing and services. Mining activities have also resulted in the development of physical infrastructure, such as communication, energy and water. As 1st Mining DRC-Zambia we acknowledge that a thriving mining sector can contribute to economic development, alleviation of poverty and an improved standard and quality of life throughout the region, hence we seek to have our readers informed of developments in the sector. Equipment is becoming smarter, faster, and safer, helping mining companies improve productivity while keeping operating costs at a minimum. With the new innovations in underground mining equipment, the future is looking quite abundant for miners looking to maximize profits and productivity. Our cover feature shines light into the DRC’s move to remove informal miners by deploying soldiers into the affected area. Congolese authorities say informal miners endanger the country’s interests and the army deployments are meant to prevent accidents such as one that killed 43 illegal miners at a Glencore project on June 27. Deploying soldiers to clear thousands of illegal informal miners from mining concessions is a new approach by the authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo, wrestling with the problem for decades. We hope you enjoy the recent offerings of this issue and that you continue to support us in our quest to be a medium that connects and disseminates timely information about the Southern African mining industry to you, our stakeholders, and to the world. Nita Karume Mailing Times Media (Pty) Ltd makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the contents of its publications, but no warranty is made as to such accuracy and no responsibility will be borne by the publisher for the consequences of actions based on information so published. Further, opinions expressed are not necessarily shared by Mailing Times Media (Pty) Ltd www.fmdrc-zambia.com