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Grand Inga Panafrican Conference 2 Mining in DRC Energy Hydro power plant 

Tshisekedi opened the Pan-African Conference on The Grand Inga Project | DRC

Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo on Monday launched the Pan-African Conference on the Grand Inga and Hydropower in the Democratic Republic of Congo. These meetings, which take place via videoconferencing, will continue from 22 to 29 June, as a preparation for the major conference of heads of state, scheduled between September and October 2020. (Might be adjusted in line with the evolution of the Pandemic of Covid-19).  The conference is being organised in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Union Development Agency (AUDANEPAD) and the High Representative of… Read More Here
Grand Inga Stakeholders Meeting | DRC 1 Mining in DRC Energy 

Grand Inga Stakeholders Meeting | DRC

The stakeholders in the Grand Inga project are having a virtual conference that is running from 22 to 29 June. This conference brings together both the Congolese party, the African Development Bank, developers of this project as well as other interested financial partners.  In the technical note presented by the DRC’s Minister in charge of Hydraulics and Electricity, Eustache Muhanzi Mubembe, during the commencement of the workshop, these 5 points stand out: Presentation of current and future opportunities of the Grand Inga project and other investment activities in the electrical… Read More Here
MIBA seeks government payment of $10 million relief to boost production | DRC 2 Diamond Mining in DRC 

MIBA seeks government payment of $10 million relief to boost production | DRC

Bakwanga Mining (MIBA), a Congolese industrial diamond and jewellery company, is seeking financial support from the government of around TEN million U.S. dollars to restart production. A delegation from this company, led by its new Director-General, Paulin Lukusa, met on Thursday (June 25th) with Deputy Finance Minister Junior Mata on the issue.     The CEO of MIBA stated that the production of this state enterprise is asphyxiated and that the payment of this support will relieve its cash flow which faces several charges. “MIBA is bankrupt. Workers are hit by… Read More Here
"Tshisekedi must prevent the sale of a significant part of SOKIMO's assets to AJN" Press release by "Congo Not For Sale" 3 Mining in DRC Gold New Mining Projects 

“Tshisekedi must prevent the sale of a significant part of SOKIMO’s assets to AJN” Press release by “Congo Not For Sale”

The “Congo is Not For Sale” campaign is requesting the President of DRC and his Council of Ministers to prevent the definitive transfer of a significant part of SOKIMO’s heritage to AJN Resources. The objective of the initial transaction was to revive SOKIMO, but it will instead have the effect of destroying it permanently. We therefore call on the President and the Prime Minister not to approve this transaction and to learn from past privatizations. It is more than necessary for the Congolese state to adopt a real policy of… Read More Here
Assistant Operations Manager Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

Assistant, Operation | Careers at First Quantum Minerals, Solwezi

Assistant, Operation Requisition Number: JR245  Contract Type: On-going Country: Zambia  Location: Solwezi Categories: Mining Application Closing Date: 2 July 2020 | Apply Now KEY 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. Perform a variety of tasks that require little skill Assist the Operators to manage a set of machines on… Read More Here
Lab - Crew Mining in Zambia Mining Careers 

Operator, Lab – Crew D | Careers at First Quantum, Solwezi

Operator, Lab – Crew D Requisition  Number: JR216 Contract Type: Fixed TermCountry: Zambia  Location: Solwezi Categories: ProcessApplication Closing Date: 7 July 2020 | Apply Now The holder of 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 company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function. Key Responsibilities Implementation and maintenance of good laboratory practice (GLP) consistent BSI ISO 17025 quality system standard.… Read More Here
graduate engineer Mining in Zambia Mining Careers 

GRADUATE ENGINEER | Careers at First Quantum, Solwezi

GRADUATE ENGINEER Application Closing Date: July 2, 2020 | Apply Now Requisition Number: JR231Country: Zambia  Location: SolweziContract Type: Fixed Term  Categories: Mining  PURPOSE Long term outlook would be to ensure the development of future supervisors. Short term: Undergo training on all equipment classes within the production environment; gain an understanding of mining production practical situations and experience, gain hands on understanding of the mining value chain. Be involved in ad hoc projects, investigations that would require a financial appreciation and critical thinking ability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Contribute to the safety process improvements of the mine Follow… Read More Here
Ndola Lime Limestone Mining in Zambia 

Ndola Lime not sold but restructured | ZCCM-IH

ZCCM-IH has denied reports that it has sold off Ndola Lime Company. In March 2020, ZCCM IH announced the appointment of a Business Rescue Administrator (BRA) who would oversee the much need turnaround of Ndola Lime. The BRA had commenced the process of restructuring the operations of NLC with a view to creating a business that will take over the running of the limestone operations sustainably. With over K1 billion kwacha already sunk into the lime company over the last 10 years, the entity continued making losses from operations. According… Read More Here
Kalumbila Health centres Mining in Zambia Corporate social responsibility 

Kalumbila Minerals Hands Over Health Posts To Govt

Kalumbila Minerals Limited (KML), a subsidiary of mining giant First Quantum Minerals (FQM), has handed over three new health posts in Kalumbila district to the government.  The facilities handed over include a staff house, clinic, incinerator and ablution block at each health post, complete with the much-needed medical equipment. Company Assistant General Manager Junior Keyser said the projects are an effort in response to the needs of communities. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Keyser said the donation of the three health posts illustrates FQM’s strong commitment and unwavering support to… Read More Here
Transitioning from Ndola Lime to Limestone Resource Limited | ZCCM-IH 4 Mining in Zambia 

Transitioning from Ndola Lime to Limestone Resource Limited | ZCCM-IH

ZCCM IH is currently in the process of obtaining statutory and other approvals to facilitate the transition of Ndola Lime Limited to the newly created company Limestone Resources Limited. The proposed restructuring plan will ensure the continuation of Ndola Lime business under a different entity name Lime Resources Limited.   The move comes after ZCCM-IH was granted an order by meeting of creditors to consider and approve the scheme of arrangement. ZCCM-IH Public Relations Manager Loisa Kakoma says the restructuring proposed in the scheme involves creating a new company, restructuring the… Read More Here

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