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STRATA CONTROL OFFICER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 1 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

STRATA CONTROL OFFICER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

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Requisition Number: JR2832| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Mine Geology Apply now Overall Job Purpose Responsible and accountable for providing strata control services and support to the Mining Operations Department to ensure safety and optimal ore extraction. They implement and apply strata control measures within the assigned area of the business. Specific Job Responsibility Conduct slope performance audits Gathering pit geotechnical data and information through mapping and logging Installation, maintenance and management of slope stability monitoring devices Observing and determining geology and mining practices / conditions Identifying potential bench failure modes (kinematic analyses in… Read More Here
RECYCLING ELECTRIC CAR BATTERIES COULD REDUCE MINING OF METALS BY UP TO 55% 2 Battery Metals 

RECYCLING ELECTRIC CAR BATTERIES COULD REDUCE MINING OF METALS BY UP TO 55%

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Often harmful mining of cobalt and nickel could be reduced by more than a third, researchers say WIDESPREAD recycling of electric car batteries could reduce the need to mine some earth metals by as much as 55%, according to a new report. The report, prepared for non-profit organisation Earthworks by the Institute of Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology Sydney, found that recycling spent EV batteries could reduce primary demand in car making for copper by 55%, cobalt and nickel by 35% and lithium by 25%. It found that it would… Read More Here
China is switching its investment focus in Africa from oil to minerals 3 Mining in DRC Oil & Gas 

China is switching its investment focus in Africa from oil to minerals

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Beijing has more options on where to source its crude these days, but is still reliant on Africa for its copper, cobalt and other rare minerals, analyst says A ‘substantial part of the Congolese mining sector … is now in Chinese hands’, report says China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is pictured with his Congolese counterpart Marie Tumba Nzeza in January. Photo: Xinhua The visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) earlier this year was indicative of a shift in Beijing’s lending and investment focus for… Read More Here
First Quantum Minerals Reports First Quarter 2021 Results 4 Mining in Zambia 

First Quantum Minerals Reports First Quarter 2021 Results

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 First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum” or the “Company”) (TSX:FM) today reported for the three months ended March 31, 2021 (“Q1”) comparative earnings1 of $150 million ($0.22 per share1), net earnings attributable to shareholders of the Company1 of $142 million ($0.21 per share1) and cash flows from operating activities of $743 million ($1.08 per share1). “Our operations performed very well with Cobre Panama delivering record quarterly production. Our Zambian business delivered in line with plan despite the heavy rains experienced in the quarter. With our continued low costs and the strong copper price,… Read More Here
COORDINATOR, CONSTRUCTION | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 5 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

COORDINATOR, CONSTRUCTION | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

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Requisition Number: JR2820| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: Fixed Term| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Construction Apply now Purpose To manage/supervise and direct all day-to-day operations and construction activities regarding to civil, mechanical and electrical engineering, contractor management, project management, resource allocation and quality assurance with the resources across site to maximize efficient and safe production at the Kansanshi Mine Site. 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, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the… Read More Here
CLERK PLANNING, PLANNING | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 6 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

CLERK PLANNING, PLANNING | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

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Requisition Number: JR2760| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: Fixed Term| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Engineering Apply now To input accurate data into the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system to enable accurate reporting and decision making by peers. To ensure easy retrieval of all documents, surveys, manuals, drawings, charts, etc; from within the Planned Maintenance Office via an accurate and up to date index of maintenance related manuals, documents and data sheets. Responsible for inputting all change request work orders in the system and updating indexes and compiling files for change request project. (change proposals) Key Responsibilities Raising and printing… Read More Here
SUPERVISOR,MECHANICAL | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 7 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

SUPERVISOR,MECHANICAL | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

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Requisition Number: JR2699| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: Fixed Term| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Engineering Apply now Key Responsibilities * Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities and directing the work of subordinates. * Ensure that parts are available in time before service or repairs are carried out. * Identifies staff development and training needs and ensures that training is obtained. * Prioritise workload as per Equipment priority and production requirements. * Ensure 100% works order compliance. * Ensure that all the critical parts are stocked in the Warehouse. * To plan ahead and ensure reliability of the… Read More Here
Mine safety key to higher copper production, says First Quantum 8 Mine Safety Copper Mining in Zambia 

Mine safety key to higher copper production, says First Quantum

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Strong safety guidelines and training at mines across Zambia must be implemented with the seriousness they deserve to avoid workplace accidents, says global metals and mining company First Quantum Minerals (FQM) government relations specialist Dr Godwin Beene. Speaking ahead of World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28, the company says poor safety standards are not only a leading cause of serious injuries, but also threaten the industry and the wider economy by depressing productivity. “A company’s productivity boils down to its human capital’s efficiency and proficiency. A healthy and skilled workforce is one of the most important aspects of a business’ success,… Read More Here
Commodity super-cycle to keep lid on resource nationalism- Anglo American 9 Mining in DRC International Mining in Zambia 

Commodity super-cycle to keep lid on resource nationalism- Anglo American

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THE improvement in commodity prices would keep the lid on corporate tax rate increases and other fiscal measures – sometimes known as resource nationalism -, especially among developing economies, said Anglo American today. “The strength in commodity prices actually bodes well for tax authorities because for mining companies increased earnings flow directly through to increased income tax very quickly,” said Stephen Pearce, the group’s CFO. “If anything, some of the more developed countries have moved quicker in increasing taxes,” he said. This contrasts with the view of Glencore CEO, Ivan Glasenberg who… Read More Here
DRC cobalt standard to empower artisanal, small-scale miners – Trafigura 10 Cobalt Mining in DRC 

DRC cobalt standard to empower artisanal, small-scale miners – Trafigura

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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) newly established mining company – Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) – will ensure the country’s artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector benefits from the energy transition through the establishment of legal and ethical channels for off-taking of the cobalt produced in the country, commodity trading company Trafigura corporate responsibility head James Nicholson said on April 26. Speaking during a webinar hosted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development on the topic of responsible mineral supply chains, he explained that ASM cobalt mining in the DRC was undergoing “fundamental reform”.… Read More Here

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