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HI-TECH TRACKING PLUGS SKILLS GAPS AT KALUMBILA 1 Mining in Zambia 

HI-TECH TRACKING PLUGS SKILLS GAPS AT KALUMBILA

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Sophisticated software is helping to track core competences and help management at First Quantum Minerals’ Sentinel Mine to boost the skills of its workforce. The mine at Kalumbila in North-Western Province is using the hi-tech approach to bridge any knowledge gaps as part of its recognition that a highly skilled labour force is an important enabler to the sustainability of the Zambian mining sector. “If we want to get our employees up to standard, we need to be systematic and organised, hence the new system. Zambia benefits enormously from direct… Read More Here
Mines: Experts predict copper supply deficit in second half of decade (Report) 2 Copper International 

Mines: Experts predict copper supply deficit in second half of decade (Report)

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Experts keep looking at forecasts of both the demand and the supply of the red metal during this decade because copper remains the central raw material of the world industry today. After hitting a new record high of $ 4.88 per pound on May 10, spot copper prices on the LME (London Metal Exchange) are expected to average $ 4.20 per pound in 2021 and $ 3.96 per pound in 2022, according to the inaugural edition of Critical Metals for a Sustainable World, a new monthly publication from Capitalight Research,… Read More Here
GRADUATE, CIVIL ENGINEER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 3 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

GRADUATE, CIVIL ENGINEER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

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Requisition Number: JR3283 | Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Engineering Apply now Purpose of the role: This position is responsible for assisting in the establishing of preventative and responsive Civil maintenance and development within the Processing plant; to learn how operational performance is achieved in a safe and cost effective manner, while being trained on how to achieve compliance with relevant procedures, polices, legal requirements and consent conditions. Key Responsibilities: Inspect Civil repairs works, maintenance and drainage systems to ensure that work is being performed according to specifications. Prepare and/or review plans, specifications and… Read More Here
COMMERCIAL OFFICER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 4 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

COMMERCIAL OFFICER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

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Requisition Number: JR3373| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going | Location: Solwezi | Categories: Mining Apply now Overall Job Purpose Adhere to all relevant requirements and procedures as well as the role and responsibilities of the function. Bin, pick, issue, cycle count/ stock count, and perform housekeeping Specific Job Responsibility Pick and dispatch items requested by end users promptly. Ensure the correct storage and handling of warehouse goods Ensure that all stock movements (i.e. binning, issuing, stock transfers, etc) are accurately updated in pronto in a speedy manner. Ensure all issue documentation is signed off and accurate records maintained.… Read More Here
FIREMAN | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 5 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

FIREMAN | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

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Requisition Number: JR3362| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Health & Safety Apply now Overall Job Purpose To respond to emergency situations and primarily protect people, the environment and property from all types of fire, accidents and emergencies Specific Job Responsibility Respond immediately and safely to emergency calls and requests for assistance, if and when necessary Attend to emergency incidents including fires, road accidents, floods, bomb incidents, spillages of dangerous substances and rail and air crashes Rescue trapped people and animals Minimise distress and suffering, including giving first aid before ambulance crews arrive Clean up… Read More Here
Joe Barry Kasanda, MMG Kinsevere’s newly appointed Commercial Manager DRC. 6 Mining in DRC Mining Personality 

Joe Barry Kasanda, MMG Kinsevere’s newly appointed Commercial Manager DRC.

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Joe has been with MMG for over 10 years and held the position of Tax and Compliance Manager, and most recently Acting Commercial Manager for the past 12 months. In addition, Joes’ previous experience include – auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers; and Head of Risk and Credit at Standard Bank Congo in Kinshasa and South Africa. Joe’s passion and dedication to MMG saw him capably manage the Commercial department over the years in the face of several challenges including the current Covid-19 pandemic. Commenting on his promotion, Joe said: ‘I’m very honoured… Read More Here
Quick start in southern Africa for Sandvik’s Rhino 100 7 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

Quick start in southern Africa for Sandvik’s Rhino 100

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Having been introduced to the southern African market only a year ago, there are already two Rhino 100 ‘plug-and-drill’ raiseborers from Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions destined for local mining sites. One unit will soon be at work in Botswana, while the second will be delivered to a large South African mine later this year, according to Saltiel Pule, Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions’ business line manager for underground drilling in southern Africa. “This machine has raised considerable interest in our market, and we fully expect to see five units… Read More Here
Britain’s Firestone to sell Botswana diamond mine for $50,000 8 Diamond International 

Britain’s Firestone to sell Botswana diamond mine for $50,000

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Britain’s Firestone Diamonds plc has agreed to sell its Botswana mine to a local company for just $50,000, after previous attempts to offload the mine it valued at $10 million in 2014 fell through. Firestone put BK11 mine on care and maintenance in 2012, citing operational challenges and weak market demand for the precious stones. In a statement, Firestone said it had entered into a binding agreement with Botswana-registered company Visionary Victor Resources to sell the mine for a one-off upfront payment of $50,000. “In addition, Visionary Victor Resources will… Read More Here
Copper price jumps after China’s auction fetches $10,500 per tonne 9 Copper International 

Copper price jumps after China’s auction fetches $10,500 per tonne

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Copper prices rose on Wednesday despite China’s announcement that it will release more base metals from its state reserves after completing the first batch of sales in its latest effort to rein in surging raw material costs. More sales will be arranged in the near term to ensure market stability, the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration said in a statement on its website Wednesday. Copper for delivery in September rose 2.6% from Tuesday’s settlement price, touching $4.362 per pound ($9,596 per tonne) midday Wednesday on the Comex market in New York. The release… Read More Here
Tanzania president, Barrick CEO meet to review Twiga partnership progress 10 Uncategorized 

Tanzania president, Barrick CEO meet to review Twiga partnership progress

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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Barrick Gold Corp top boss Mark Bristow met on Wednesday to review progress at the Canadian miner’s operations in the African country, a meeting that Bristow called “highly constructive”. Barrick oversees the management of its assets in Tanzania through Twiga Minerals Corp, a joint venture formed in 2019 between the company and the government of Tanzania following a deal to settle a long-running tax dispute between the parties. Twiga Minerals manages the Bulyanhulu, North Mara and Buzwagi mines in Tanzania “We see the potential… Read More Here

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