
North & West Africa Largest Mining Events In 2025 Will Take Place In The Kingdom Of Morocco And The Republic Of Senegal
2025-09-03
On behalf of AME Trade Ltd we are delighted to announce the organisation of two key events for the mining sector which will both be taking place in November 2025.
SIM Senegal, West Africa’s largest mining event will be organised from 04 – 06 November 2025 in Dakar, Senegal. The 8th edition of SIM Senegal will take place at the Centre International de Conférences Abdou Diouf & the Centre des Expositions, Diamniadio in Dakar. The event will be organised by the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines, Senegal. This year’s edition will be held under the theme: Mineral Resources: a lever for economic sovereignty.
SIM Senegal is a bi-annual mining event. SIM attracts high level delegations from Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania and Niger, allowing you to target the West Africa market in one business trip.
SIM Senegal 2025 will feature the participation of over 1000 attendees from 30 countries, and over 150 exhibitors including mining lamps supplers. Leading sponsors already confirmed include: African Star Resources, Boto SA- Managem Group, Boya SA, Eramet Grande Cote, Resolute Mining Company, Sabadola Gold operations and Somiva.
To register please consult the website www.simsenegal.com
IMC 2025, the second edition of the Morocco Mining Conference & Exhibition will take place 24 – 26 November 2025 in the idyllic city of Marrakech. IMC 2025 will once again be organised by the Federation of Mineral Industry of Morocco (FDIM) and AME Trade Ltd and supported at the highest levels by the Ministry of Energy Transition & Sustainable Development, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and AMDIE.
The geological mining potential of Morocco mining, combined with recently adopted mining legislation, has led the Fraser Institute of Canada to rank Morocco, according to a ranking published in May 2025 as the most attractive destination in Africa for mining investment and 8th worldwide for multinational mining companies.
IMC 2025 will feature the participation the participation of the major mining stakeholders in the Kingdom of Morocco, notably OCP Group, Managem, Aya Gold and Silver, COBCO, ONYHM, Jesa Group and CMT.
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Digital Solutions for Sustainability Reporting: Unlocking Value in the Mining Sector
2025-09-03
Mining companies today face a rapidly changing landscape of regulatory requirements, stakeholder expectations, and internal pressures to enhance operational performance. As technology reshapes the mining sector, the imperative to adopt advanced Integrated Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) platforms has never been greater. These digital solutions are transforming how mines collect, analyze, and report sustainability data—helping not just to comply, but to lead, innovate, and deliver long-term value.
Advanced Integrated software platforms like IsoMetrix are designed specifically to address these pain points. By providing a single, integrated environment for data capture, analysis, and reporting, these solutions unlock new efficiencies for mining organizations:
· Streamlined Data Collection: Mines can digitally capture data directly from field operations , RFID miners headlamp , sensors, and other integrated systems. This reduces errors from manual data entry, ensures data consistency, and allows for near real-time visibility.
· Automated Workflows: Advanced platforms automate tasks such as notifications, approvals, corrective action tracking, and escalation—a crucial advantage when dealing with multiple sites and regulatory environments.
· Centralized Reporting: Data is consolidated from across the business into dashboards and reports that align with GRI, SASB, TCFD, and local governance frameworks, giving management a comprehensive, auditable view.
· Risk and Opportunity Analysis: Beyond compliance, these tools empower mining leaders to identify environmental risks, uncover operational inefficiencies, and act on emerging opportunities more swiftly.
By transforming how sustainability data is captured, managed, and reported, digital platforms unlock new opportunities for mining executives to meet obligations, manage risk, earn trust, and build lasting success in the modern mining world.
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Three workers rescued after 60 hours trapped in Canada mine
2025-08-08
Three workers with miner headlamps who were trapped at Newmont’s (NYSE, ASX: NEM)(TSX: NGT) Red Chris mine in northwest British Columbia, Canada, have been safely rescued after more than 60 hours underground.
Newmont said that Kevin Coumbs, Darien Maduke and Jesse Chubaty — contractors for B.C.-based Hy-Tech Drilling — were in “good health and spirits” after being brought to the surface late Thursday night. The rescue followed two significant rockfalls that occurred early Tuesday morning, blocking their exit and later cutting off communication.
“This was a carefully planned and meticulously executed rescue plan,” the company said in a statement.
Newmont said that, before losing contact on Wednesday, the men had confirmed they were in one of the mine’s refuge chambers with steady access to food, water, and air. They were rescued at approximately 10:40 PM local time Thursday (1:40 AM ET Friday), following the complex operation.
Newmont halted all operations at Red Chris during the rescue efforts. The team used drones and a remote-controlled scoop, brought from the company’s Brucejack mine, also in B.C., to clear the massive debris—estimated at 20 to 30 metres long and up to eight metres high.
Newmont credited the successful outcome to “tireless collaboration, technical expertise, and above all, safety and care.”
B.C.’s Mining and Critical Minerals Minister Jagrup Brar said in a post on X he could not describe “the relief we all feel knowing that these three workers are going to be able to go home to their families.”
Red Chris, located about 80 km south of Dease Lake and 1,050 kilometres (652 miles) north of Vancouver, is a joint venture operated by Newmont (70%) and Imperial Metals (30%). The gold-copper mine has been in production since 2015.
A full investigation into the incident is underway.
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Codelco says all five trapped workers at El Teniente mine have died
2025-08-08
Codelco confirmed on Sunday that all five trapped workers at its El Teniente operations have died and their cap lamps still stay nearby, as days of intense rescue efforts came away empty-handed after a powerful tremor wracked the underground mine last week.
The Chilean copper giant confirmed the first fatality on Saturday after discovering the remains of one worker. Three more bodies were found by the search team on Sunday morning. The last body was recovered later in the afternoon.
The workers have been trapped underground since Thursday night, when a 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck the central Chile region and caused the mine to collapse.
One worker was already reported dead at the time of the accident, which occurred in the Andesita section of the mine and is one of the strongest that the El Teniente mine has ever recorded. The latest fatalities bring the total death toll to six.
Rescue operations, which began on Friday with a team of about 100 people, have faced delays due to ongoing aftershocks.
By then end of its rescue efforts, Codelco said the team had only managed to clear 25.5 meters of blocked passages out of 90 meters that it previously said would be necessary to reach the trapped workers.
Mine halted
Immediately following the mine collapse, Chile’s mining minister Aurora Williams announced that the government was suspending all activities at the mine.
Meanwhile, Codelco is investigating whether the deadly incident was caused solely by seismic activity or if mining operations played a role.
After confirming the final death toll, Codelco chairman Maximo Pacheco told the press that the company would convene international experts to investigate the cause and determine “what we did wrong.”
Chile President Gabriel Boric has called for three days of mourning for the miners.
El Teniente, which has been in production since 1905, represents the largest underground copper operation in the world. The massive complex stretches over 4,500 km of tunnels and underground galleries in the Andes Mountains, about 75 km southeast of Chile’s capital, Santiago.
Last year, the mine produced 356,000 metric tonnes of copper, making it one of the top producers globally.
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Simformotion and Fletcher Launch High-Reach Scaler Simulator to Advance Operator Safety in Underground Mining
2025-07-10
Huntington, WV – In a significant step forward for operator and mine site safety, Simformotion™ LLC and J.H. Fletcher® have announced the release of a next-generation High-Reach Scaler simulator. This cutting-edge solution is designed to equip mining professionals with the skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate underground scaling equipmentwithin the safety of a virtual environment.
Set in a hyper-realistic underground mine simulation, the Fletcher® High-Reach Scaler simulator replicates real-world working conditions with remarkable precision. It combines authentic machine controls, VR-enhanced visuals for depth perception, and motion platforms that help trainees understand crucial tipping points while performing complex maneuvers.
“Mining is evolving, and so must the tools we use,” said Ben Hardman, Vice President of Sales at Fletcher®. “This simulator bridges education and industry, empowering professionals and students alike to lead the way in safer, smarter mining.” Golden Future RFID miner lamp is special designed for the same safer mining usage too.
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