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CORAP calls on F.Tshisekedi to favor decentralized solutions for Congolese access to electricity before considering the “Grand Inga” project 1 Mining in DRC Electricity Energy 

CORAP calls on F.Tshisekedi to favor decentralized solutions for Congolese access to electricity before considering the “Grand Inga” project

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The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations for the Monitoring of Reforms and Public Actions “CORAP”, in a press release, wonders whether Fortescue Métal Groupe (FMG), through the subsidiary Fortescue Future Industrie (FFI ) really brings a new paradigm in the Grand Inga project to the advantage of the country and its population, or only aspires to grab the greater part of the DRC’s energy resources? Recalling that during the 5th FEC Energy Conference held from September 16 to 18, 2021, the Councilors of the Presidency of the Republic brought as… Read More Here
Copper price drops to $ 9,110 per tonne amid concerns over demand outlook 2 Copper International 

Copper price drops to $ 9,110 per tonne amid concerns over demand outlook

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The price of copper fell on Wednesday, a sign that the outlook for global growth is worsening. Investors are bracing for a slower but still robust economic recovery from the pandemic and a gradual tightening of monetary policy, as inflation concerns set in. Copper for December delivery fell 1.2% from Tuesday’s settlement price to $ 4.141 per pound ($ 9,110 per tonne). Concerns about the outlook for demand have so far been largely focused on China, where manufacturers face a power shortage, but signs of a slowdown are emerging in Europe… Read More Here
DRC: USD 23.1 million collected in the first half of 2021 for the benefit of the Mining Fund for future generations 3 Mining in DRC Mining Companies 

DRC: USD 23.1 million collected in the first half of 2021 for the benefit of the Mining Fund for future generations

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Revenues in the order of CDF 47,264,529,519 (USD 23,157 million at the end-period budget rate of FC 2041 per US dollar) were collected from mining operators in the first half of 2021 under the Mining Fund for Future Generations ( FOMINN) on linear forecasts estimated at CDF 30,466,644,274 (USD 14.927 million), provide figures in the report of the Ministry of Budget on the execution of the 2021 finance law in the first half of the year. The Congolese government plans to collect up to 60,933,288,548 CDFs over the whole of… Read More Here
SUPERVISOR, DEWATERING | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 4 Mining in Zambia Mining Careers 

SUPERVISOR, DEWATERING | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

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Requisition Number: JR3824| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: Fixed Term| Location: Solwezi | Category: Mining Apply now Purpose of the role: To assist the Mining Superintendent, supervise a multi skilled shift team responsible for the projects, maintenance, operation and construction/relocation of the dewatering section, inclusive but not limited to pit dewatering pumps, dam pontoon pumps and flocculation/coagulation area. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure all statutory compliance and HSE requirements adhered to and incidents are promptly reported. Ensuring that all maintenance, construction and monitoring is carried out in a safe and efficient manner, to ensure maximum reliability and… Read More Here
ARTISAN MECHANICAL FITTER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 5 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

ARTISAN MECHANICAL FITTER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

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Requisition Number: JR3822| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: Fixed Term| Location: Solwezi | Category: Mining Apply now Purpose of the role: To assist the Mine Services department in the handling, construction and maintenance of all in pit dewatering systems and services with the focus on all boilermaker activities and similar tasks associated within the section. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure statutory Compliance at all times. Ensuring that all maintenance is carried out in a safe and efficient manner, to assure maximum reliability and uptime. Conduct all planned maintenance activities in due time, and as per supervisor instruction.… Read More Here
ARTISAN, BOILERMAKER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 6 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

ARTISAN, BOILERMAKER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

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Requisition Number: JR3826| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Category: Mining Apply now Purpose of the role: To install and maintain planned and unplanned plant equipment. The incumbent 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: The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include; Structural repairs and alterations. General fabrication Full welding skills Use oxy and Acetylene cutting torches. Able to read and work from schematic drawings. Inspections of components to determine… Read More Here
Anglo names first female CEO at top African iron ore miner 7 Mining Personality 

Anglo names first female CEO at top African iron ore miner

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Anglo American Plc appointed a female chief executive officer to run its South African iron ore business for the first time as the mining giant reshuffles its top bulk commodities management. Mpumi Zikalala, currently managing director of De Beers managed operations, will take over as CEO of Kumba Iron Ore Ltd. on Jan. 1, Anglo said Tuesday in a statement. She will replace Themba Mkhwanazi, who will take over as head of bulk commodities from Seamus French, who is leaving the company.  The changes come as mining remains male-dominated, despite… Read More Here
From minerals to beer, Congo finance minister hunts for cash 8 Cobalt Copper Mining in DRC 

From minerals to beer, Congo finance minister hunts for cash

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The Democratic Republic of Congo is intent on revisiting mining contracts, rescinding and reselling unused oil permits and boosting taxes on beer to fund its development plans, according to Nicolas Kazadi, the country’s finance minister.   A country the size of Western Europe with 80 million inhabitants, Congo had a budget of just $4 billion last year and poverty is rampant, despite its vast riches of copper, cobalt and other natural resources. The government needs more money to meet President Felix Tshisekedi’s pledges to provide free education and expand access… Read More Here
World's largest miners including Glencore and Barrick Gold commit to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 9 Mining Companies Mining technology 

World’s largest miners including Glencore and Barrick Gold commit to net zero carbon emissions by 2050

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The world’s largest miners pledged on Tuesday to a goal of zero direct and indirect net carbon emissions by 2050 or earlier, the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) said. “The collective commitment of ICMM members to net zero (direct) and two (indirect) greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 is a pivotal moment in our history,” said the CEO Rohitesh Dhawan in an open letter signed by the 28 heads of the world’s largest miners. The announcement comes ahead of next month’s United Nations climate meeting that aims to implement… Read More Here
Fortescue Metals to eliminate scope 3 emissions by 2040 10 Mining technology International 

Fortescue Metals to eliminate scope 3 emissions by 2040

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Fortescue Metals Group (ASX: FMG), the world’s fourth largest iron ore producer, became on Tuesday the first major miner to commit to achieving net zero scope 3 emissions, those produced by its customers including steel makers, by 2040.  The Australian miner put its closest rivals BHP, Rio Tinto and Vale to shame earlier this year after announcing it had brought forward a self-imposed deadline of reaching net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions to 2030. That’s about two decades earlier than the other three iron or producers.  Fortescue is seeking to move from being a major consumer of fossil fuel, with a current trajectory of more… Read More Here

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