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LUBAMBE MINE SCOOP ZAMBIA MINES RESCUE NATIONAL FINAL HEAT COMPETITION 2021

October 18, 2021October 25, 2021 admin

Lubambe Copper Mine Team B has won the recently held Zambia Mines Rescue Association (ZMRA) National Final Heat Competition that was held at Zesco Victoria Falls Hydro-Power Station in Livingstone from 13th to 17th September 2021. ZMRA President Mr. Maron Chongo announced the results at an Award Gala Dinner held at the New Fairmount Hotel in Livingstone on Friday 17th September 2021. In second position was Mopani Copper Mines Mufulira Team B and CNMC Luanshya Team A emerged third. A total of six (6) underground mine teams that include Mopani… Read More Here

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Copper price soars to new high as stockpiles hit 47-year low

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 admin

Copper price hit a record high on Friday as surging power prices threaten to curb supply at a time when exchange stockpiles are at rock bottom. Copper for delivery in December rose sharply for the third day in a row on the Comex market in New York, touching $4.7810 per pound ($10,518 per tonne), the highest since the record hit on May 12, 2021 — and a 12% gain for the week. Inventories available on the London Metal Exchange are at the lowest since 1974. Copper tracked by LME warehouses not… Read More Here

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Sandvik orders beat forecast, confirms SMT listing

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 admin

Sweden’s Sandvik reported a third-quarter order intake that exceeded market expectations on Monday and said it was planning to list its specialty steel business on Nasdaq Stockholm next year. The metal-cutting tools and mining gear maker was helped by strong demand in the mining and infrastructure segments, while supply chain bottlenecks and component shortages remained a challenge. Demand from the automotive industry in China slowed somewhat in the quarter, as the global semiconductor shortage kept pressuring the sector. “We think it will gradually improve but I don’t think we will see a material improvement… Read More Here

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Nokia launches 5G device, routers for mines

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 admin

Nokia will launch a new 5G SA capable smartphone and a range of field routers to allow more enterprises to connect teams and equipment in demanding environments using private wireless networks. The company said its expanded portfolio of devices would enable better connectivity between machines, sensors and vehicles in harsh environments, such as mines. It explained that the “highly durable” Nokia XR20 smartphone could work in extreme temperatures from +55c to -22c, 1.8m drops and 1 hour underwater. Like other industrial handheld devices, it will come pre-loaded with applications such as… Read More Here

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Metso Outotec wins deal for greenfield nickel project

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 admin

Metso Outotec has won a contract for a fleet of horizontal grinding mills and thickeners to a greenfield nickel project in Indonesia. The company said the machinery is worth approximately $27.8 million (€24 million), and it has been booked in its Minerals’ Q3/2021. Details of the project have not been disclosed. Additionally, the grinding mills have a total installed power of 10.6MW; the delivery will also include 13 high-compression thickeners (HCTs), part of its ‘Planet Positive’ offering. Markku Terasvasara, deputy chief executive officer, Metso Outotec, said it won the contract… Read More Here

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DRC: Japanese will rehabilitate group 4 of Inga 2

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 admin

The Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge, received the delegation of a Japanese association ready to support the DRC in the rehabilitation of group 4 of Inga 2. This delegation was led to the Prime Minister by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan in the DRC, Mr. Hiroyuki Minami, who said he was very happy to continue cooperation and to walk together with the DRC. At the end of the hearing, the head of this delegation, also former Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, and currently president of AFRECO, a… Read More Here

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Zambian Govt to help ZESCO settle the over $400 million dollars owed Maamba Collieries Limited

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 admin

Energy Minister, Peter Kapala has said that government will facilitate a debt restructuring system to enable Zesco to dismantle over 400 million dollars it owes Maamba Collieries Limited. Mr. Kapala told journalists in Maamba today after touring Maamba Collieries Limited that Zesco has continued accruing the debt because it is currently only paying about 40% of the dues to Maamba Collieries Limited. The Energy Minister explained that Maamba Collieries Limited is looking at a guarantee that Zesco will settle the debt once the power utility company has raised enough money.… Read More Here

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Government will ease the process of acquiring mining licenses for the local people-Hakainde Hichilema

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 admin

President Hakainde Hichilema says government will ease the process of acquiring mining licenses for the local people. President Hichilema who is on a working visit in Luapula Province notes that his administration, wants the local people to run the manganese mines and other resources, in order for them to help contribute to the country’s economic growth. The Head of State observes that Luapula province which is endowed with natural resources such as manganese has not fully benefited from its natural resource. Mr Hichilema explains that if the local people do… Read More Here

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LEAD, COMMUNITY RELATIONS and COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR3898| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Category: Services Apply now Overall Job Purpose Responsible for the Community relations stakeholder management and providing leadership and technical expertise on structured management of the social compliance obligations Specific Job Responsibilities Management of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) compliance audits and obligations. Managing cultural and traditional affairs that interact with KML mining activities Stakeholder networking, grievance and relationship management through mobilisation of engagement platforms. Moderation and protocol management especially during formal engagements with stakeholder. Monitoring of economic performance indicators. Promoting sustainable livelihood initiatives through mindset change… Read More Here

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OFFICER, LOCAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR3910| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Category: Business Development Apply now Overall Job Purpose To plan, organise and provide technical support in the development of entrepreneurship initiatives and capacity development programs. The candidate is expected to support the development and empowerment of local MSMEs through a strategic approach of stimulating, supporting and sustaining local businesses within the Mine’s geographical scope. Specific Job Responsibilities Perform market research to identify business opportunities and engage with stakeholders to establish strategies for pursuing new opportunities in business development Planning and organising of business development events/activities. Conduct… Read More Here