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Congo lawmakers tell Barrick to secure mine perimeter after deadly protest 1 Mining in DRC Mining Companies 

Congo lawmakers tell Barrick to secure mine perimeter after deadly protest

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Lawmakers in Democratic Republic of Congo have asked Barrick Gold Corp to secure the perimeter of its Kibali gold mine after a protest last month over the eviction of people living on the company’s concession turned deadly. A parliamentary mission found four people, including one soldier, were shot dead and 14 others wounded during a demonstration in Durba town, in Congo’s northeast, on Oct. 22. At least one police station was reportedly destroyed. During the 2012/13 construction of the mine, Kibali resettled and gave compensation to around 17 000 people… Read More Here
Workers report “colonial-era” abuse at Congolese cobalt mines 2 Cobalt Mining in DRC 

Workers report “colonial-era” abuse at Congolese cobalt mines

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Research at five of the biggest cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo has exposed widespread labour exploitation and workers’ rights abuses, according to a British NGO. A report from RAID (Rights and Accountability in Development), cites workers who say they are subjected to excessive working hours, degrading treatment, violence, discrimination, racism, unsafe working conditions and a disregard for basic health provision.  Over 70% of the world’s cobalt, which is used in the production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and portable electronics, was mined in the DRC in… Read More Here
How robots and automated equipment are mining the future 3 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

How robots and automated equipment are mining the future

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When declaring robots are the future of any industry, you will often be met with strong reservations and fears of redundancy, with suggestions of a fully automated future striking fear into any employee. But automation does not necessarily mean a decline in employment, rather a change in expertise for operators who can benefit from learning new skills and improved safety measures. This is especially true in mining. Improving safety, sustainability, and productivity are key factors robotic developers are striving for in the industry, and automation proves particularly useful when it… Read More Here
How mining electrification will impact mine safety and machinery 4 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

How mining electrification will impact mine safety and machinery

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In recent years, mine safety and the shift to clean energy have been major focuses for the mining industry. As an industry that is generally quick to adopt new technology to improve efficiencies and workplace safety, the question of whether the industry can move quickly toward clean energy and electrification of mine sites remains unanswered. Last year, State of Play, the largest mining platform on strategy and innovation globally, released a report on electrification and the importance for mine sites making the shift toward clean energy.  In the report, it was found… Read More Here
TECHNICAL ADVISOR TRUCK SHOP | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 5 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

TECHNICAL ADVISOR TRUCK SHOP | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

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Requisition Number: JR4066| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Category: Mining Apply now Purpose of the role: Implement and continuously improve the equipment maintenance strategy for all mobile mining equipment and ensure that they are effectively executed including all preventative maintenance tasks and condition monitoring routines. Ensure major outages and component replacements are executed with minimal downtime and expense. On the job training and advising of local staff Key Duties and Responsibilities: The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include; Provide leadership and mentoring for your subordinates, including on-going training and development,… Read More Here
ARTISAN MECHANIC,BREAKDOWNS | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 6 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

ARTISAN MECHANIC,BREAKDOWNS | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

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Requisition Number: JR4065| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Category: Mining Apply now Purpose of the role: The position exists to maintain the complete fleet of Ancillary equipment to the OEM specifications and standards. Responsible to execute both planned and unplanned maintenance work activities on a shift by shift basis safely and effectively. The shift Artisan will perform maintenance activities in a safe and effective manner with the aim of delivering results that meet quality standards and company expectations Key Duties and Responsibilities: Identify Work Carry out equipment inspections and ensure corrective work is identified before… Read More Here
Asante Gold to start producing at Bibiani in 2022 7 Gold New Mining Projects 

Asante Gold to start producing at Bibiani in 2022

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Canada’s Asante Gold (TSX-V: ASE), a pure gold exploration and development company, has updated its timeline to restart its past-producing Bibiani gold mine in Ghana. The Vancouver-based miner, which completed the acquisition of Bibiani from Australia’s Resolute Mining (ASX, LON: RSG) mid-August, expects to begin production at the asset in the third quarter of 2022. Mining contractor tenders had been invited and mobilization is anticipated for early next year, Asante said. More than 200 people were on site last month and the company said the process plant refurbishment was slightly ahead of schedule and on budget. Asante aims to produce about… Read More Here
Copper price down despite supply scarcity concerns 9 Copper 

Copper price down despite supply scarcity concerns

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Copper prices fell on Tuesday despite worries about shortages. Copper for delivery in December was down 0.6% on the Comex market in New York, touching $4.37 per pound ($9,614 per tonne) on Tuesday afternoon. “The market is concerned about lack of supplies going forward,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank in Copenhagen. “These key metals are desperately needed not only in the green transformation push but in these infrastructure plans that are being unveiled.” The $1 trillion US infrastructure bill passed last week will fund bridge and… Read More Here
KCM CEO CHRISTOPHER SHEPPARD RETIRES FROM THE COMPANY 10 Mining Companies Mining in Zambia 

KCM CEO CHRISTOPHER SHEPPARD RETIRES FROM THE COMPANY

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KONKOLA Copper Mines (KCM) has announced that its chief executive officer Christopher Sheppard has retired and will be leaving the company on November 12, 2021. In a statement, Tuesday, KCM provisional liquidator Milingo Lungu said Enock Mponda had been appointed as acting CEO and would also act as CEO for KCM SmelterCo Limited while Moses Chilambe had been appointed to act as CEO for Konkola Mineral Resources Limited (KMRL). “Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM) informs its business partners and stakeholders that the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Christopher Sheppard, has retired. Read More Here

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