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SUPERINTENDENT-SECURITY OPERATIONS | MINING CAREERS AT KAGEM MINING LIMITED, LUSAKA ZAMBIA

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 admin

Location: Lusaka, Zambia | Report: Assistant Manager Kagem is seeking remarkable candidate to join the team, in the position of Security Operations Job Purpose To ensure adequate manpower, infrastructure, and equipment availability in all security locations Principle Accountabilities Supervise security staff deployment at various points to ensure that they are active and carrying out their duties efficiently at the designated location. Conduct security infrastructure inspections at the point of work and recommend continues improvements Implement and ensure security SOPs are followed at place of work and on any discrepancies Ensures that discipline and… Read More Here

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Copper wavers near $9 000 after fear-filled week for metals

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 admin

Copper steadied and aluminum rose after a turbulent week for metals dominated by growing concerns over the state of the global economy. While metals markets were calmer Friday, prices have endured a dismal few days on fears about monetary tightening as well as demand from top consumer China. Copper — often seen as an economic bellwether — is heading for its sixth weekly decline in London. Federal Reserve Chair Jeromy Powell on Thursday pushed back against speculation of more aggressive interest-rate hikes. But weaker global growth remains a key worry… Read More Here

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The Carter Center publishes a Guide on implementing social responsibility specifications for mining companies-DRC

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 admin

There is now a “Practical Guide on the Process of Negotiations, Examination and Execution of the Specifications for Social Responsibility of Mining Companies in the DRC. It was released on May 6, 2022 by The Carter Center through its Extractive Industries Governance Program in the Democratic Republic of Congo, reports a press release from that organization. This so-called “reference” Guide is intended to help stakeholders better conduct and manage the process of specifications in the mining sector of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Guide provides guidance and practical responses to… Read More Here

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Hitachi Energy selected for haul truck electrification solution

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 admin

lobal technology company Hitachi Energy has been selected as a technology vendor in the Charge On Innovation Challenge. Founded by BHP, Rio Tinto and Vale, together with multiple industry patrons, the initiative sees the world’s mining industry unite to solve one of the biggest challenges in decarbonising mining operations – the electrification of haul trucks. Hitachi Energy’s proposal met the judges’ rigorous criteria for interoperable solutions, the company says. The flexible design enables electricity to be safely delivered to large battery-powered off-road electric haul trucks, while maintaining or improving productivity… Read More Here

Gold International

Gold price retreats as dollar rally dims precious metals appeal

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 admin

Gold, along with other precious metals, retreated on Thursday as investors’ attention turned to the accelerating dollar, driven by bets that the US Federal Reserve will stick to aggressive rate hikes. Spot gold fell 1.0% to $1,834.30 per ounce by noon EDT, erasing its gains from the previous session. US gold futures were also down 1.0% to $1,833.90 per ounce in New York. Chipping away gold’s value was the US dollar, which climbed to fresh 20-year highs Thursday, reducing the safe-haven metal’s appeal for other currency holders. “Dollar is rallying… Read More Here

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Investors are rushing back into Africa’s copper country

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 admin

Mining investors are stampeding back into a region many had seemed determined to leave. Straddling the border of Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, a vast forested area roughly the size of Portugal contains one of the world’s richest caches of minerals: copper for wires and cables, and cobalt for rechargeable batteries. At the intersection of the two African nations, trucks queue for about 53 kilometers (33 miles) along a cratered road snaking past giant mounds of mining residue and villagers selling stacks of watermelons — most of them… Read More Here

Energy Mining in Zambia

Zambian energy crisis opening way to clean energy for the country and its mines

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 admin

The energy crisis in Zambia had created a situation in which the country could combine increasing its electricity generation capacity with a simultaneous transition to low-carbon renewable energy sources. This was pointed out to Mining Weekly Online by Zambian State-owned group ZCCM Investments Holdings board chairperson Dolika Banda in an exclusive interview at the Mining Indaba 2022 conference in Cape Town, on Thursday. “Our energy situation is untenable,” she affirmed. “Electricity is unreliable and power outages are frequent. Many have to use generators, which is costly. This situation is not sustainable. Zambia… Read More Here

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GEMSTAR CELEBRATES BREAKING A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 admin

Gemstar is delighted to announce that they are the new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title holder for the Largest uncut emerald.The record was given to the largest high-quality emerald ever found at Gemfields’ Kagem mine in Zambia, the extraordinary 7,525-carat (1.505kg), single-crystal Chipembele. Chipembele is known as “the rhino emerald”, with Chipembele meaning rhino in the indigenous Zambian dialect of Bemba.Traditionally, only the rarest and most remarkable emeralds have been given names. It was with great pride that Eshed -Gemstar and Gemfields formally unveiled this accolade together at Gem Geneva, the… Read More Here

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Metso Outotec groups instrument range

May 12, 2022May 13, 2022 admin

Finnish mining equipment maker Metso Outotec will group its portfolio of intelligent instruments under the new “Sense” range. The company said the instruments portfolio is designed to solve specific process challenges and enable optimization for minerals and hydrometallurgical processes. “Metso Outotec Sense series includes specialised instruments that provide data for analytics and a better understanding of processes. They utilize the latest technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and neural networks for extra insight. These additional tools for process problem solving and data mining can significantly help improve production within customer… Read More Here

Gold International

Gold price moves higher after US inflation report

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 admin

Gold climbed higher on Wednesday after hotter-than-expected US inflation fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain a path of aggressive interest-rate hikes. Spot gold gained 0.8% to $1,853.84 per ounce by 12:20 p.m. ET, but is still tracking lower on a weekly basis. US gold futures were 0.6% higher at $1,851.60 per ounce. According to Labor Department data released Wednesday, the core consumer price index, which excludes food and energy, increased 0.6% from a month earlier and 6.2% from April 2021, exceeding the median forecasts of economists. The broader CPI rose… Read More Here