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Vedanta reopens Gamsberg zinc mine in South Africa

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 admin

Vedanta Zinc International said on Saturday that mining has started again at its Gamsberg mine in South Africa following a closure in November when the pit wall collapsed, trapping miners underground. The company did not specify what capacity it is operating at. “The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy granted permission to commence stockpile feed and mining at the East pit in the last portion of December, followed by permission to commence mining at the West Pit in the first week of January,” Vedanta Zinc International management said in an… Read More Here

Mines: good prospects for cobalt, nickel and lithium prices following the boom in electric vehicles

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 admin

Battery metals are expected to rebound this year as the electric vehicle boom is supported by the post-pandemic push for a green economic recovery. Another positive wind for lithium, cobalt and nickel comes as further stimulus is expected to fuel inflation, boosting demand for durable assets like commodities. The dollar’s reflation and weak trade mean it’s not just an electric vehicle (EV) story anymore, according to Trafigura, the world’s second-largest metals trader. BloombergNEF predicts tight markets for lithium, battery grade nickel and cobalt to drive prices higher this year, but not… Read More Here

Mining Careers Mining in Zambia

COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER | MINING CAREERS AT ZCCM-IH INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, KASENSELI GOLD, MWINILUNGA,ZAMBIA

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 admin

JOB TITLE: Community liaison officer | LOCATION: Mwinilunga | DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONSReporting to: Chief Executive Officer Zambia Gold Company Limited (Zambia Gold) was incorporated on 10 January 2020. Zambia Gold (the ‘Company’) is co-owned by ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc with a 51% stake and the Ministry of Finance owning the remaining 49% stake. Zambia Gold is mandated to lead the development of the gold sector in Zambia by undertaking commercial activities for the benefit of all stakeholders. In order to achieve this mandate, Zambia Gold Company will broadly undertake the… Read More Here

Mining Careers Mining in Zambia

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER | MINING CAREERS AT ZCCM-IH INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LUSAKA, ZAMBIA

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 admin

JOB TITLE: Public Relations Officer | LOCATION: LUSAKA | DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS Report to: Chief Executive Officer Zambia Gold Company Limited (Zambia Gold) was incorporated on 10 January 2020. Zambia Gold (the ‘Company’) is co-owned by ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc with a 51% stake and the Ministry of Finance owning the remaining 49% stake. Zambia Gold is mandated to lead the development of the gold sector in Zambia by undertaking commercial activities for the benefit of all stakeholders. In order to achieve this mandate, Zambia Gold Company will broadly undertake the… Read More Here

Mining Careers Mining in Zambia

MINING ENGINEER | MINING CAREERS AT ZCCM-IH INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, KASENSELI, MWINILUNGA, ZAMBIA

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 admin

JOB TITLE: Mining Engineer | LOCATION: LUSAKA | DEPARTMENT: KASENSELI GOLD PROJECTReport to: Project Manager Zambia Gold Company Limited (Zambia Gold) was incorporated on 10 January 2020. Zambia Gold (the ‘Company’) is co-owned by ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc with a 51% stake and the Ministry of Finance owning the remaining 49% stake. Zambia Gold is mandated to lead the development of the gold sector in Zambia by undertaking commercial activities for the benefit of all stakeholders. In order to achieve this mandate, Zambia Gold Company will broadly undertake the following activities:… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Lithium

Lithium sulphate from AVZ Minerals’ Manono project confirmed suitable for batteries

January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 admin

Emerging Democratic Republic of Congo lithium producer AVZ Minerals (ASX: AVZ) reported that bench tests have confirmed the primary lithium sulphate (PLS) from the proposed Manono mine is suitable as battery feedstock. And an independently tested planned production flow sheet shows that PLS with greater than 80% lithium content can be produced from Manono. Kingston Process Metallurgy of Kingston, Ontario, conducted the bench-scale tests to produce 1.5kg of PLS from 9kg of Manono spodumene. Acid roasting was conducted at different ratios. AVZ says successful roasting within the expected design ranges was achieved,… Read More Here

Mining Careers Mining in Zambia

FINANCIAL MANAGER | MINING CAREER AT, TRI-PUMP, KITWE, COPPERBELT, ZAMBIA

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 admin

Country: Zambia | Contract Type: Fixed-Term| Location: Kitwe | Categories: mining Apply now We are looking for a Zambian accountant (Zambian National) – ideally a ZICA Chartered Accountant – with a minimum of a Bachelor of Commerce degree, for our Zambian Head Office in Kitwe, Zambia, to fill this position. The incumbent needs to: ideally have worked in a management capacity at the level of Financial Manager for at least three years; ideally be conversant with Sage Evolution and Microsoft Office; have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance or related field 5 – 7 years of relevant… Read More Here

Gold International

Gold investment demand remains well supported in 2021 – report

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 admin

The covid-19 pandemic has raised uncertainty by compounding existing risks and creating new ones, but by the end of last year, investors were optimistic that the worst was over. Looking ahead, investors will likely see the low interest rate environment as an opportunity to add risk assets in the hope that economic recovery is on the immediate horizon. That said, investors will likely also be navigating potential portfolio risks including ballooning budget deficits, inflationary pressures and market corrections amid already high equity valuations. In its 2021 outlook report, the World Gold Council… Read More Here

Silver Ore

The demand for silver ore in the automotive sector will almost double by 2025 (Report)

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 admin

The consumption of silver ore in the automotive sector will reach 88 million ounces by 2025, according to the latest report released on January 12 by the Silver Institute which specifies that this represents a 73% increase over demand from the ‘past year (51 million ounces) According to the Metals Focus firm which prepared the document, it is the technological advances made in recent years and the boom in the electric vehicle sector that will drive this increase. Note that silver is already widely used in the automotive industry due to its… Read More Here

Mining Careers Mining in Zambia

COORDINATOR, EARTHWORKS,LAYERWORKS AND SURFACING| MINING CAREER AT FQM,KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR2044| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: construction Apply now Responsibilities The incumbent 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 company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function. Ensuring compliance with mining laws, environmental and safety regulations, and issuing directives to workers to ensure adherence to applicable rules and regulations. Communicating routinely and effectively with the Superintendent and other… Read More Here