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Metso Outotec wins DC smelting furnace order

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 admin

Finland’s Metso Outotec will deliver a direct current (DC) smelting furnace to an unnamed precious metals recycling project. Metso Outotec did not disclose the customer or the value of the order, only stating that this type of an order was “typically” in the range of €8-15 million (US$9.7-18.2 million). “This order will strengthen our position in treatment of secondary raw materials. Our DC furnace technology is well suited for secondary smelting applications, including precious metal recycling. This delivery is well in line with our strategy to grow in circular economy,”… Read More Here

Mining Careers Mining in Zambia

ARTISAN, HER TRUCKS | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR3209| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Mining Apply now PURPOSE To safely execute maintenance work according to the prescribed standards while ensuring the safety of self and others KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters. Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage. Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting… Read More Here

Mining Careers Mining in Zambia

MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR3217| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Health and Safety Apply now PURPOSE Manage the collection, storage, analysis and usage of Heath information with appropriate technology in order to measure impact of Health programs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Setting up monitoring and evaluation system for Health programs. Spear head the development and implementation M&E plan Develop data collection tools for workplace and collaborate with District Health Information in data collection activities at support Clinics Coordinate data processing, including data analysis, transfer, verification and cleaning Be able to communicate M&E findings both internally to external partners… Read More Here

Mining Careers Mining in Zambia

TECHNICIAN, AIR CONDITIONING | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR3216| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Engineering Apply now Purpose of the role: This position is responsible for assisting in new installations and establishment of preventative and responsive maintenance of Air-Con, Chiller and, Refrigeration and any associated equipment across the site, to ensure maximum operational performance is achieved in a safe and cost effective manner while ensuring compliance with relevant procedures, polices, legal requirements and consent conditions. Key Responsibilities: This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality,… Read More Here

Mining Careers Mining in Zambia

HER,ARTISAN, EXCAVATORS | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR3213| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Mining Apply now Job Purpose To ensure effective and efficient service is provided to all support equipment within the mining area. Responsibilities Perform Pre-start and pre-use checks on machinery. Confirm operational conduction of controls and all safety devices under power. Operate the machine within the rules and regulations of the relevant work site. Constantly monitor vehicle operation and report faults to the supervisor and or the workshop. Perform shut down and shift handovers checks on equipment. Move machines to required site as directed. Can demonstrate understanding… Read More Here

Mining Companies

Australian mining firm hopes to expands its business in Kenya

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 admin

Base Titanium, an Australian mining business, is optimistic that it will be able to continue mining in the country once the present mine life expires in October next year. It hopes to expand its operations along the Kenyan coast’s south and north by obtaining prospecting and mining licenses from the Petroleum and Mining Ministry. The company, which spent Sh10.7 million on exploration in the first quarter of this year (January-March), is eager to incorporate additional mineral deposits identified within the Kwale Prospecting Licence (PL 2018/0119), but beyond the current footprint… Read More Here

Gold International

Gold price: Investors flock back to ETFs on inflation concerns

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 admin

Gold prices dipped on Tuesday as investors await a key US inflation report due later this week for clues on when the Federal Reserve may begin to talk about tapering its asset purchases. Spot gold declined 0.4% to $1,892.89 per ounce by 1:50 p.m. ET after rising by 1.5% over the past two days. US gold futures were down 0.2% to $1,895.40 per ounce. Despite the latest comments from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen welcoming higher interest rates, which pushed US bond yields higher, gold is still holding close to the $1,900… Read More Here

Copper International

Copper price rises on supply woes, firm demand outlook

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 admin

Copper prices rose on Wednesday, supported by supply worries and promising demand outlook, but high factory gate prices in China raised concerns of price curbs by the government. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange CMCU3 edged up 0.1% to $9,972.50 a tonne by 0346 GMT, while the most-traded July copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange SCFcv1 rose 0.6% to 71,840 yuan ($11,234.48) a tonne. “Demand is still good over there (in China), but the extra demand that would push spot premiums higher and cause the arbitrage to open is not there,” said… Read More Here

Mining technology

South32 renews Delta Drone’s contract in South Africa

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 admin

Australia-headquartered drones-as-a-service provider Delta Drone International has secured a five-year contract renewal with South32 to manage its end-to-end aerial data services in South Africa. The renewed agreement is worth A$2.7 million (US$2.1 million) and will commence in June 2021 for five years. The contract includes a range of aerial survey mapping solutions and real-time data collection services. Delta Drone has already provided drones-as-a-service capabilities for South32 in South Africa for six years. Christopher Clark, CEO of Delta Drone International, said he is thrilled to be reappointed by its enterprise customer… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Gold

Loncor announces name change

June 8, 2021June 8, 2021 admin

TSX-listed Loncor Resources has changed its name to Loncor Gold in order to better brand the company’s business as a gold exploration company. Loncor is a Canadian gold exploration company focused on the Ngayu Greenstone Gold Belt in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Loncor’s growing resource base in the Ngayu Belt currently comprises the Imbo and Makapela Projects. At the Imbo Project, the Adumbi deposit and two neighbouring deposits hold an inferred mineral resource of 3 466 Moz of gold (42.996 million tonnes grading… Read More Here