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HELP-MECHANIC | MINING CAREERS AT MMG KINSEVERE | DRC

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 admin

Application Deadline: 09/09/2021 Job no: 498860 | Work type : Fixed- term plan | Location: Kinsevere mine | Report to: Supervisor-Mechanical | Vacant position (s): 1 Job information We are looking for an experienced Congolese for the post of Assistant – Mechanic. This is a permanent position with a rotation of 2 working days, 2 night work days and 2 rest days. Based in Kinsevere and reporting to the Supervisor – Mechanical, this development opportunity is open to all skilled MMG employees willing to grow through this role. Offer number 44/2021 Title Help – Mechanic Report to Supervisor –… Read More Here

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HELP-BOILERMAKER | MINING CAREERS AT MMG KINSEVERE | DRC

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 admin

Application Deadline: 09/09/2021 Job no: 498723 | Work type : Fixed- term plan | Location: Kinsevere mine | Report to: Team Leader- Boilermaker | Vacant position (s): 1 Job information We are looking for experienced Congolese for the position of Aide – Boiler maker. This is a permanent position with a rotation of 2 working days, 2 night work days and 2 rest days. Based in Kinsevere and reporting to the Team Leader – Boilermaker, this development opportunity is open to all skilled MMG employees willing to grow through this role. Offer number 44/2021 Title Help – Boilermaker Report… Read More Here

Battery Metals International

BASF and Shanshan form battery materials joint venture in China

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 admin

The new joint venture will focus on the rapidly growing electric vehicle segment in the world’s largest battery materials market China The combined technology expertise and market access will provide superior customer value, rapid innovation and cost competitiveness BASF advances its strategic roadmap towards a compelling global supply chain for battery cell manufacturers and OEMs in all key markets Ludwigshafen/Germany and Shanghai/China, August 31, 2021 – Following the approval of all relevant authorities, BASF and Shanshan have formed the joint venture “BASF Shanshan Battery Materials Co., Ltd.”. The new entity… Read More Here

Economy

Mining plays a critical role in transformation

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 admin

As SA works to reset and rebuild, reaffirming our commitment to transforming our economy and society has never been more urgent. Transformation can enable our economic recovery and social cohesion efforts. Over the past 27 years SA has been guided by the ideals set out in the constitution to heal the divisions of the past and establish a society based on democratic values, social justice and fundamental human rights. While we have made much progress, we also know our social fabric is fraying and our economy remains closed to millions… Read More Here

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New Lobito Refinery to Reduce Operating Costs for Mines in Zambia and the DRC

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 admin

The new Lobito Refinery seeks to invest in exporting fuel to neighbouring countries. Located within the area covered by the Lobito Corridor, the refined products produced by the plant will be directly accessible to the adjacent markets of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Zambia, where significant amounts of fuel are required to feed gigantic parks filled with diverse machinery operating as part of the copper and cobalt mining industries.…The Lobito refinery, the international tender for which was launched in early July this year, is already looking to… Read More Here

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Minister of Mines threatens to withdraw mining treatment approvals & cooperatives – DRC

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 admin

The Minister of Mines, Antoinette N’samba Kalambayi summoned to her cabinet the mining companies and cooperatives operating in Mwenga in South Kivu, which are accused of violations of the relevant provisions of the Mining Code and Regulations. She asked all these mining companies and cooperatives to present themselves with all the administrative documents of their respective entities. This is provided by a document from the Ministry of Mines operated by DESKECO.COM. “Following several reports relating to your mining activities which do not seem to be in line with the obligations… Read More Here

Copper International

Copper price down as China factory activity slows

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 admin

Copper prices fell more than 2% on Wednesday after data showed that factory activity slowed in August across swathes of Europe and Asia. In China, manufacturing contracted for the first time in nearly 1-1/2 years. Copper for delivery in December fell 2.3% from Tuesday’s settlement price, touching $4.275 per pound ($9,405 per tonne) on the Comex market in New York. The state reserves administration in China also released 150,000 tonnes of copper, aluminum and zinc into the market, on the third round of metal auctions that helped to cool the rally in copper… Read More Here

Gold International

Gold price holds ground with all eyes on US jobs data

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 admin

Gold prices traded within in a tight range on Wednesday as investors held off from making large bets as they prepared for key US jobs data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s stimulus tapering strategy. Spot gold slipped 0.2% to $1,811.18 per ounce by 11:15 a.m. EDT, holding above the key $1,800 level. The most active gold futures contract fell 0.4% to $1,811.00 per ounce in New York. Meanwhile, the dollar index edged up from a one-month low, making bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies. The US non-farm… Read More Here

Diamond New Mining Projects

Botswana Diamonds starts drilling at South African project

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 admin

Aim- and BSE-listed diamond explorer Botswana Diamonds has started drilling at its Thorny River project, in South Africa. Eight reverse circulation drill holes are planned to drill in-between the recently discovered River and River Extension blows. The drilling programme is expected to take no more than two weeks. The River blow was discovered by the company in November 2020 and covered a modelled surface area of 80 m by 40 m. The River Extension blow, which is less than 100 m east of the River blow, was discovered by the company in… Read More Here

Mining in DRC

Haut-Katanga: Mining activities of two mining companies near the Shinkolobwe site suspended

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 admin

Two mining companies operating around the Shinkolobwe mining site in Kambove territory (Haut-Katanga) have been forced to suspend their activities. The measure recently taken by José Mpanda, Congolese minister of scientific research, was carried out on Monday by the provincial government. These are the companies of Lualaba Mining and Kapm. According to the vice-governor of Haut-Katanga, Jean-Claude Kamfwa Kimimba, even (Gécamines) should stop it’s activities around Shinkolobwe. “The decision was taken to notify these two companies which carry out their activities a few meters from the Shinkolobwe mine to suspend their activities.… Read More Here