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GoviEx mining license in Zambia re-instated

May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 admin

GoviEx Uranium has received a letter from the Mining Cadastre Department of the Republic of Zambia notifying the Company that the previously cancelled Chirundu Mining License (12634-HQ-LML) has been re-instated. “We are very pleased and warmly welcome the decision made by the Mining Cadastre concerning the reinstatement of the Chirundu mining license and believe this decision was well considered and in the best interests of all stakeholders both in Zambia and abroad,” states GoviEx’s Executive Chairman, Govind Friedland. “The Zambian Government has indicated its strategy to diversify its mining industry… Read More Here

Copper, cobalt, lithium, nickel & tin, among the materials that will dominate the green and digital transition

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 admin

A new report from Fitch Solutions predicts that certain “conventional” raw materials will receive an additional boost over the next 20 years, as they take center stage in green and digital transitions. These products include copper, nickel, tin, aluminum and rare earths which, along with lithium and cobalt, are expected to experience a boom in demand over decades in the midst of the battery revolution. . “While the ‘traditional’ base metal mining and refining sectors such as copper, nickel, tin and aluminum are well established, we note that the lithium… Read More Here

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Tanzania targets mining to boost sector’s GDP contribution

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 admin

The Ministry of Minerals is concentrating on improving revenue collection to boost the mining sector’s contribution to GDP. Revenue collection is one of several key priority areas that will get a boost in the fiscal year 2021/22. Minister for Minerals, Dr Dotto Biteko, presented his ministry’s budget estimates, saying the government’s goal for the fiscal year 2021/2022 is to collect 696,441,872,667, up from 547,735,863,597 in the fiscal year 2020/2021. He pointed out that of the funds so far collected, 650,010,002,000/- (equivalent to 93.33 per cent) would be submitted to the… Read More Here

Energy Mining technology

Logistics aligned with the 1.5 °C journey

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 admin

Metso Outotec is targeting a net positive impact on the planet with a commitment to the 1.5 °C journey. Logistics actions can have a big impact on company’s CO2 emissions; therefore, we have set a target to reduce the CO2 emissions of our logistics by 20% by 2025. A smaller footprint and optimized warehouse location will decrease end-to-end CO2 emissions Reducing the warehouse footprint is a fundamental matter and thus is a major on-going project in Metso Outotec logistics. The strongest focus in logistics is often in transportation and in ways… Read More Here

Equipment & Technology

Wenco International acquires SmartCap, the world’s leading fatigue monitoring wearable device

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 admin

Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. (“Wenco”) is pleased to announce its purchase of all assets and intellectual property of SmartCap Technologies Pty Ltd (“SmartCap”), engineers of the world’s leading fatigue monitoring wearable. Based in Brisbane, Australia, SmartCap assesses real-time fatigue levels and monitors for oncoming microsleeps that create safety hazards. The SmartCap device has over 5,000 users globally in mining, trucking, and other industries. “This purchase is an important step for the continued growth of the SmartCap fatigue technology,” says SmartCap CEO Tim Ekert. “We have made significant progress these… Read More Here

Mining Careers Mining in Zambia

HYDRAULIC SPECIALIST, FIELD MAINTENANCE | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR2882| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Engineering Apply now Core duties and Responsibilities Assist the superintendent and/or solve the hydraulic system related problems and failures on board of the equipment in the day to day fleet operations. Provide on request optimal technical support in case of equipment malfunctioning. Spot problems/risks and carry out checks on the control systems/applications, thereby identifying possible sources of malfunctioning risks or incorrect use promptly and avoiding problems. Ensure the hydraulic equipment is being maintained to the company standards and the certifying authorities/OEM. Commission hydraulic installations in consultation… Read More Here

Mining Careers Mining in Zambia

HEALTHY & SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR2930| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Healthy & Safety Apply now General Role Purpose To administer, plan, organise and coordinate environmental, health and safety activities as well as advise management on safety related issues and consequently develop/coordinate environmental and safety policies and procedures Qualifications Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety / Business related course Clear understanding of workers’ compensation laws and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requirements Core Specific Responsibilities Data capture, analysis and circulation of the daily safety report to all employee Educate staff and management on how to prevent… Read More Here

Mining Careers Mining in Zambia

PRESSURE WATER OPERATOR | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR2891| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Process Apply now Overall Job Purpose To ensure the utilisation of the On Stream Analyser and plant sampling systems by eliminating obstacles to the free flow of sample to the OSA and sample receival systems. To do this while keeping people safe, protecting the equipment, and ensuring that no discharges occur to environment. Specific Job Responsibility Area of accountability is all OSA sampling systems and plant metallurgical accounting sampling systems, inclusive of the multiplexer, from point of sampling to point of offtake to the OSA. Wear… Read More Here

Lithium Mining in DRC

Local Lithium processing plants at the basis of exchanges between Julien Paluku and several experts

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 admin

Experts from sectoral Ministries, the Presidency of the Republic, the Prime Minister’s office and employers’ organizations including FEC and FENAPEC met, around Minister of Industry Julien Paluku, in Kinshasa as a prelude to the upcoming holding in the Congolese capital of Business Forum. These meetings will focus on the theme: “DRC Business Forum: developing a value chain and a market for electric batteries and renewable energies in Africa.” The objective is to mobilize the various partners to launch the transformation of Lithium based in the territory of Manono in Tanganyika and… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Mining Policy

Barrick Gold opens discussion with DRC Govt. on controversial 2018 mining code

May 7, 2021May 10, 2021 admin

MARK Bristow, CEO of Barrick Gold, said he expected “real change” in the regulatory and political environment of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following the formation of “a true” coalition government in the country. DRC president, Felix Tshisekedi, formed a new cabinet in April signalling that the balance of power in the central African country may have shifted. Previously, the cabinet reflected the influence of the former head of state, Joseph Kabila. “I think we will land on a proper set of legislation and allow investors to get money out… Read More Here