admin - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Written by admin

Equipment & Technology Mining technology

Sandvik introduces the Toro LH410 loader

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 admin

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology have introduced the transformed Toro LH410 underground loader, with a payload capacity of 10 tonnes. The new Toro LH410 builds on the best parts of its predecessor, the Sandvik LH410. The latest Toro LH410 is full of new features, and offers best in class performance in productivity. The machine features high ramp speeds and fast bucket filling, with a superior lift height when compared with other loaders of the same size class. The renewed unit also features the Sandvik Intelligent Control System, with a 7-inch touch… Read More Here

Glencore inks “ethical cobalt” deal with FREYR

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 admin

Miner and commodities trader Glencore (LON: GLEN) has inked a preliminary deal with Norwegian battery producer FREYR to supply 3,700 tonnes of “ethically sourced” cobalt metal cut cathodes. The cobalt, which will be produced at the Swiss company’s Nikkleverk facility in Norway, will be a core component in FREYR’s lithium-ion battery (LIB) cells to be produced at planned facilities in the town of Mo i Rana. The supply agreement builds on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) the companies signed in December, covering joint research and development projects. That document outlined combined steps towards… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Copper New Mining Projects

Kamoa-Kakula Copper mines 300,000 tonnes of ore in January grading 5.45% copper

February 1, 2021February 2, 2021 admin

Kamoa-Kakula Copper mines 300,000 tonnes of ore in January grading 5.45% copper, including 82,000 tonnes grading 8.80% copper from the high-grade centre of the Kakula MinePre-production ore stockpiles now hold 1.82 million tonnes grading 4.23% copper, containing more than 76,000 tonnes of copperFresh underground mining record achieved with 2,869 metres completed in January; more than 32.7 kilometres now complete – 11.6 kilometres ahead of planOverall progress of Kamoa-Kakula’s first phase, 3.8-Mtpa mining and milling operation now approximately 71% complete; first copper concentrate production remains on track for July 2021 KOLWEZI, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF… Read More Here

Gemstones Mining in Zambia

Gemfields Earnings affected by limited auctions, low production in 2020

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 admin

London-listed Gemfields has advised in a market update that its 75%-owned Montepuez ruby mine, in Mozambique, produced 1.2-million carats in 2020, while its 75%-owned Kagem emerald mine, in Zambia, produced 9.3-million carats. Gemfields had to suspend much of its mining and processing activity as of March 30, 2020, and throughout the year, as a result of Covid-19 restrictions and impacts. The Kagem mine had produced 42-million carats in 2019, while the Montepuez mine had produced 2.2-million carats in 2019. The number of pieces sold through Gemfields’ luxury brand Fabergé declined… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Mining Companies

Zambian court denies Vedanta attempt to halt Konkola Copper Mines split

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 admin

A Zambian court on Monday dismissed a motion by miner Vedanta Resources’ seeking to stop a state-appointed provisional liquidator from splitting up its Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) unit and selling the assets. The ruling is a blow to the Indian-owned mining company which has said it would fight any attempt by Zambia to sell KCM to third parties. Vedanta has been locked in a protracted dispute with the Zambian government since May 2019, when the Zambian government, which owns 20% of KCM through state mining investment firm ZCCM-IH, handed control of the mine to a liquidator. Judge… Read More Here

Energy Mining in Zambia

CEC terminates contract with KCM- ZAMBIA

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 admin

Copperbelt Energy Corporation has issued a warning to shareholders that its power supply agreement with Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) had come to an end. According to the company, the contractual lapse removes any contractual obligations for CEC to continue supplying electricity to KCM. The development comes after KCM had accumulated a debt of USD144.7 million in unpaid power charges and signed a term sheet with ZESCO for power supply. However, the government has issued a statutory instrument declaring CEC transmission and distribution lines as ‘Common Carrier’, enabling ZESCO to transport… Read More Here

Mining technology

Ten insights into 4IR – the state of digital transformation

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 admin

South Africa’s mining industry is increasingly making use of innovative and cutting-edge technologies to run more efficient operations, to manage risk, to improve health and safety, reduce the cost of maintenance and extraction, as well as bringing about a skills uplift. The COVID-19 pandemic has further accelerated the digitisation of the work process, as well as the adoption of automation and other innovative tools in the mining industry. These are some of the key findings from a report issued jointly by PwC and the Minerals Council South Africa. The report… Read More Here

Gold

Tanzanian gold export earnings rise 34% in 2020 on higher prices

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 admin

Tanzania’s earnings from gold exports rose 34% last year, helped by increased output and higher prices, the Bank of Tanzania said in its latest monthly economic review. Gold exports fetched $2.95-billion, up from $2.21-billion in 2019. This came as tourism earnings declined 59% to $1.1-billion amid the coronavirus pandemic. The current account deficit narrowed to $662 million from $1.3-billion as imports declined. Oil imports fell 30% to $1.25-billion, while exports of manufactured goods rose 13% to $912 million. The central bank expects economic growth to have slowed to 5.5% in… Read More Here

Mining Careers Mining in Zambia

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

January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR2160 | 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… Read More Here

Mining Careers Mining in Zambia

CLINICAL OFFICER (General) | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR2162 | Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Health and Safety Apply now PURPOSE Provide clerking, investigation, initial treatment, counselling, promote good Health and participate in disease prevention programs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Undertaking timely clerking, investigation and initial treatment and consults appropriately in order to provide quality health care. Identifying accurately clients who need referral Providing regular counselling to Clients. Carries out timely updating and maintenance of patients’ records in order to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information. Conduct outreach health programs including school health programs. Participate effectively in the production and dissemination… Read More Here