Ivanhoe Mines said in its 3 November third-quarter report that the Kamoa-Kakula smelter in the DRC is operating at about 60% of design capacity in line with concentrate production. Underground mining recovery continues. Northern Ethiopia faces shortages of medical staff and supplies and restricted ambulances, while conflict and difficult market access deepen the DRC food crisis. South Africa is restoring water and opening freight rail access.
Ivanhoe Mines said in its 3 November third-quarter report that the Kamoa-Kakula smelter in the DRC is operating at about 60% of design capacity in line with concentrate production. Underground mining recovery continues.
Original source ↗The UN’s country coordinator reported disruption to electricity, water and fuel supplies after attacks on civilian infrastructure. At a hospital outside Khartoum, she said dialysis for 25 people stopped without backup power.
Original source ↗The WHO chief reported hospital shortages of staff, medicines and equipment, severely limited ambulances and insecurity obstructing medical deliveries.
Original source ↗The IPC current-period estimate reported by UN News forecasts about 28.8 million people, 23% of the analysed population, facing high acute food insecurity through December. The analysis places 10.4 million in three eastern provinces in Phase 3 or above.
Original source ↗The government news service reported that the return leg carried 2,991 tonnes on 2 November. Commercial service is planned for 2027.
Original source ↗The mayor’s Monday-afternoon account, reported on 3 November, put storage up from 37% to 41%. Yeoville service was restored and most of Alexander Park recovered, but high areas remained affected and tower pumping at Midrand’s Grand Central was suspended.
Original source ↗WHO reported 9,704 cumulative confirmed cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo through 20 October.
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