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DRC: Sama Lukonde and Glencore CEO review the Congolese operations of this mining giant 1 Mining in DRC 

DRC: Sama Lukonde and Glencore CEO review the Congolese operations of this mining giant

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The Congolese Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge, discussed this Tuesday, May 4, 2021, with the delegation of Glencore Group led by its CEO, Mr. Ivan Glasenberg. At the center of their interview, the evolution of the operations of Glencore Group, which includes the mining companies Kamoto Copper Compagny (KCC) and Mutanda Mining (MuMI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At the end of this hearing, Mr. Ivan Glasenberg explained that the improvement in metal prices should also benefit the State. “ We were received by the Prime Minister to update… Read More Here
Barrick Gold Q1 profit surges, sees higher output ahead 2 Copper Gold Mining in Zambia 

Barrick Gold Q1 profit surges, sees higher output ahead

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Barrick Gold reported a 78% rise in first-quarter profit on Wednesday helped by rising gold and copper prices, and said it was on track to meet annual guidance. Copper prices have gained on the back of massive economic stimulus while gold has moved higher as a hedge against inflation. Barrick said realised gold prices climbed 11.8% to $1 777/oz, while gold production fell to 1.10-million from 1.25-million ounces due partly to lower grades at its Pueblo Viejo mine in Dominican Republic. Production in the second half is expected to be… Read More Here
New DRC copper mine dewatering tailings for backfill with FLSmidth vacuum disc filters 3 Mining in DRC Copper 

New DRC copper mine dewatering tailings for backfill with FLSmidth vacuum disc filters

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FLSmidth vacuum disc filters are playing a vital role in preparing tailings slurry for a backfill application at a new copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to Maria-Paula Lucero, Sales and Account manager at FLSmidth, the company supplied four 3.8 m diameter disc filters, each comprising 14 vacuum discs. They are installed in two modules, with two units in each. This provides a cost effective dewatering strategy resulting in a cake dry enough to be mixed with cement and other additives before being conveyed underground to… Read More Here
Rackla Metals to Acquire the Misisi Gold Project in DRC 4 Mining in DRC Gold New Mining Projects 

Rackla Metals to Acquire the Misisi Gold Project in DRC

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Rackla Metals Inc. (“Rackla” or the “Company”) (TSXV-RAK) is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 73.5% interest in the Misisi Gold Project (“Misisi” or the “Project”) located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (“DRC”). The Project is comprised of three contiguous mining leases, valid until 2045, covering 133 square kilometres and includes the Akyanga deposit which hosts an Inferred Resource of 3.1 million ounces of gold averaging 2.16 grams per tonne gold. In conjunction with the Company’s shift in focus to Africa, Rackla is… Read More Here
SUPERVISOR- AIRPORT | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 5 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

SUPERVISOR- AIRPORT | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

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Requisition Number: JR2918| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Services Apply now Overall Job Purpose The Airport Supervisor’s primary purpose is to oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of Kalumbila Airport and is responsible for airport safety and other compliance regulations. The Supervisor will also be accountable for the preparation and delivery of the Airport’s Business and Budget Planning. Specific Job Responsibility Ensure compliance with ZCAA regulations and other guidelines Liaise with ZAF Headquarters and International authorities for flight permits Grant landing permits to visiting guests Obtain NOTAMs for crew updates In charge of Airport… Read More Here
LOGISTICS COMMERCIAL OFFICER - ARCHIVING | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 6 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

LOGISTICS COMMERCIAL OFFICER – ARCHIVING | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

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Requisition Number: JR2865| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Procurement and Logistics Apply now Overall Job Purpose To maintain the physical and electronic GIT shipping document archives and to maintain and create as appropriate the associated records and reporting systems Specific Job Responsibility Maintain updated physical and electronic files Ensure that archived information is easily accessible Contact outside sources for missing information or aid people in retrieving information Check to ensure physical files are complete Update file information Create new folders and files Modify or purge entries in electronic archive Process and scan files to… Read More Here
TECHANICAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 7 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

TECHANICAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

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Requisition Number: JR2818| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Mining Apply now Overall Job Purpose To ensure that all Geospatial Data in Kalumbila Minerals Limited is stored, backed-up and categorized in a manner that enables ease of analysis and reporting and also to create a one stop shop for information relating to all mining activities inclusive of the plant and other related disciplines, e.g. TWE and the KDHC. Specific Job Responsibility The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include; Annual updating of legal plans for statutory/regulatory purposes Maintain an updated working… Read More Here
Gem Diamonds finds 254-carat diamond at Letseng 8 Diamond 

Gem Diamonds finds 254-carat diamond at Letseng

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Africa-focused Gem Diamonds (LON:GEMD) has found a high quality 254 carat Type II white gem at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho, the highest dollar per carat diamond mine in the world. Since acquiring Letšeng in 2006, the company has found more than 60 white gem quality diamonds over 100 carats each, with 16 of them recovered last year. At an average elevation of 3,100 metres (10,000 feet) above sea level, Letšeng is also one of the world’s highest diamond mines. Gem Diamonds’ performance improved significantly in 2020, despite pandemic-related restrictions. The miner saw sales… Read More Here
Copper price could spike to $13,000 on low stocks – BofA 9 Copper International 

Copper price could spike to $13,000 on low stocks – BofA

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Copper prices climbed back towards $10,000 per tonne on Tuesday, supported by prospects for higher demand while inventories dwindle. Last Thursday, the copper price topped $10,000 a tonne for the first time since 2011, nearing the all-time high set that year. Copper for delivery in July was down 0.3% by 12:57 pm (EDT) on Tuesday, with futures at $4.5230 per pound ($9,950 a tonne) on the Comex market in New York. “It’s a tremendously positive story for copper at the moment and in the long term,” WisdomTree analyst Nitesh Shah told Reuters.… Read More Here
India flight conveyor represents TAKRAF milestone in materials handling 10 Equipment & Technology 

India flight conveyor represents TAKRAF milestone in materials handling

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A 19 km overland conveyor system, designed and installed by the TAKRAF India office, for the greenfield Utkal Alumina Project includes the longest single flight conveyor system to be installed within Indian territory to date. Utkal Alumina is a 100% subsidiary of Aditya Birla Group company Hindalco. The project is in Tikri in the Rayagada district of Odisha and comprises a 1.5 Mt/y alumina refinery, the Baphlimali bauxite mines with reserves lasting for over 25 years, and a captive co-generation power plant of 90 MW. The contract, from Utkal Alumina… Read More Here

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