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Residents near the Broken Hill Mine in Zambia show high blood levels of lead, cadmium 1 Mining Chemicals Mining in Zambia 

Residents near the Broken Hill Mine in Zambia show high blood levels of lead, cadmium

People in Kabwe Town, Zambia, show very high blood levels of lead and cadmium, which are a direct consequence of the now-closed Broken Hill mine. The operation was owned by Nchanga Consl. Cu Mines Ltd. According to a study published in the scientific journal Chemosphere and conducted by researchers from Japan’s Hokkaido University and the University of Zambia, not only people in Kabwe have high levels of toxic heavy metals, but they also exhibit clinical symptoms of lead and cadmium toxicity.  Located in central Zambia, Kabwe’s economy is centred around mining. In fact, Broken Hill… Read More Here
Iron price jumps as Chinese imports continue at record pace 2 Iron & Steel International 

Iron price jumps as Chinese imports continue at record pace

Iron ore prices surged on Monday as Chinese steelmakers continue to demand cargoes at a record-breaking pace amid a building boom in the world’s second-largest economy. According to Fastmarkets MB, benchmark 62% Fe fines imported into Northern China were changing hands for $121.75 a tonne on Monday, a 3.4% jump from Friday’s closing, and up 32% since the start of the year. Trade data released over the weekend showed China’s iron ore imports jumped 15% in October compared to the same month last year to 106.7 million tonnes.  For the… Read More Here
Tyre fitter Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

ARTISAN, TYRE FITTER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KANSANSHI, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR1158 | Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going | Location: Solwezi | Categories: Engineering Apply now PURPOSE Responsible for wheel and tyre Replacement, Repair and Maintenance KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Identify worn & faulty components needs in accordance with the Company Standards. Advise users of work required to be done on the tyres to ensure vehicle is in road worthy condition. Remove & refit components and carry out tyre related adjustments in accordance with the Technical Standards and Work Instructions. Repair Tyres in accordance with the Technical Standards and Work Instructions. Perform tyre replacements, repairs and balancing on… Read More Here
PROCUREMENT OFFICER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KANSANSHI, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 3 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

PROCUREMENT OFFICER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KANSANSHI, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR759 | Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going | Location: Solwezi | Categories: Procurement & Logistics Apply now Overall Job Purpose The Procurement Officers primary responsibility is to issue, confirm and expedite allocated groups of Purchase Orders for goods to support the Processing and Engineering Departments in accordance with site policies and procedures. The Procurement Officer is expected to regularly communicate with suppliers, logistics section, receiving section, freight forwarders and transporters and other stakeholders to ensure goods arrive in required time frame. Procurement Officer shall work as a member of the Commercial team and will be… Read More Here
LABORATORY ANALYST | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KANSANSHI, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 4 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

LABORATORY ANALYST | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KANSANSHI, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR765 | Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going | Location: Solwezi | Categories: Process Apply now Overall Job Purpose To perform different types of analysis on all Plant control, Environmental, Metallurgical, Oil samples, InterLab and Daily metal sale samples as per laid down procedures so as to provide quality control operations and provide a satisfactory service to the user department. Specific Job Responsibility 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… Read More Here
SOURCING OFFICER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KANSANSHI, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 5 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

SOURCING OFFICER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KANSANSHI, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR760 | Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going | Location: Solwezi | Categories: Procurement & Logistics Apply now Overall Job Purpose The Sourcing Officer will procure goods to meet requirements of allocated categories or departments in accordance with site policies and procedures and nominated specifications/standards and required quality, lead time and quantity. The Sourcing Officer may be required to expedite procured goods and engage with suppliers, logistics and other stakeholders to ensure goods arrive in required timeframe. Sourcing Officer shall develop and maintain market and product knowledge for allocated spend categories. Sourcing Officer shall work as… Read More Here
TECHNICIAN, ELECTRICAL | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KANSANSHI, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 6 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

TECHNICIAN, ELECTRICAL | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KANSANSHI, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR973 | Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going | Location: Solwezi | Categories: Mining Apply now Purpose of the role: To assist the Electrical Shift Supervisor with supervising of trailing cable repairs, skid transformer and switch gear repair, trolley assist line construction maintenance and repairs, dewatering infrastructure construction maintenance and repairs, workshop repairs and maintenance, statutory checks and compliance with a focus on 33kV and 6.6kV cable repairs, terminations and joints Key Duties and Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of electricians to ensure outputs are KPI’s are achieved Ensuring that all maintenance is carried out… Read More Here
ENGINEER, MECHANICAL, JUNIOR | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KANSANSHI, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 7 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

ENGINEER, MECHANICAL, JUNIOR | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KANSANSHI, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR1163 | Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going | Location: Solwezi | Categories: Engineering Apply now PURPOSE Responsible for any ad hoc projects, investigations that would require a financial appreciation and critical thinking ability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Hands on experience in maintenance and production related processes. Equipment failure analysis. Collection of data on critical production equipment and trying to improve their performance. Ensure a safe work environment is maintained by applying all company policies and safe work practices, demonstrating a strong commitment to the safety of employees Provide engineering support services for the installation, maintenance and operation… Read More Here
ARTISAN. HV ELECTRICIAN | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KANSANSHI, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 8 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

ARTISAN. HV ELECTRICIAN | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KANSANSHI, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR974 | Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going | Location: Solwezi | Categories: Mining Apply now Purpose of the role: To assist the Electrical Supervisor with High Voltage Switching, skid transformer and switch gear repair and maintenance, trolley assist line maintenance and repairs, dewatering infrastructure maintenance and repairs, workshop repairs and maintenance, statutory checks and compliance Key Duties and Responsibilities: Ensuring that all maintenance and High Voltage Switching is carried out in a safe and efficient manner, to assure maximum reliability and uptime. Meeting set work targets for daily work group activities in accordance with applicable… Read More Here
COORDINATOR, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KANSANSHI, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 9 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

COORDINATOR, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KANSANSHI, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR1186 | Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going | Location: Solwezi | Categories: Services Apply now The key focus of this role is to manage the occupational health program and medical surveillance program at both Kansanshi and Sentinel Mine sites. It involves working closely with the contracted occupational health services provider, wellness professionals, treating medical staff and stakeholders on the mine site (Industrial hygiene, HR and HODs) to ensure fitness to work, limiting occupational disease and to support the timely return to normal work. This position is the point of contact between the medical service provider… Read More Here

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