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Sulphuric Acid Mining in DRC Sulphuric Acid 

Sulphuric acid price spells trouble for Congo’s copper, cobalt miners

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Disruptions caused by the coronavirus crisis have pushed up prices for sulphur by about 10% this year in the Democratic Republic of Congo, driving up costs of a vital ingredient for mining cobalt and copper in the African nation.  Coronavirus lockdowns and border closures in South Africa and parts of Zambia and Congo have disrupted transport and other logistics, delaying essential mining supplies. Congo, the world’s biggest cobalt producer, accounted for 70% of global supplies in 2019 of the metal that is used in alloys for jet engines and batteries… Read More Here
Gold Gold Mining in Zambia 

Zambia partners with Array Metals to process gold

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LUSAKA – Zambia’s state mining investment company ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) has entered into a joint venture with mining services firm Array Metals to process production from a gold deposit, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. Africa’s second-largest copper producer, Zambia is trying to diversify its revenue base, and aims to produce 40 000 kg of gold in 2020 from primary and secondary sources including gold bought from small-scale miners. ZCCM-IH subsidiary Consolidated Gold Company Zambia (CGCZ) will hold 65% of the project processing gold in Mumbwa, west of… Read More Here
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Understanding COVID-19 in the workplace, community and at home | Online Course

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5 HOUR ONLINE COURSE | DQS Academy Zambia Title | Understanding COVID–19 in the workplace, community and at home. Learn more about the Novel Coronavirus and COVID-19. Course duration | 5 hours Content developed by a DQS Expert in SANS 16001:2013 Wellness and Disease Management Systems (including HIV and TB). This course provides evidence-based knowledge and sensible responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees are better prepared to ensure a reduction in panic and uncertainty Employees will have clear guidance on how to proactively protect their colleagues, their families and themselves… Read More Here
Consolidated Gold Company Gold Mining in Zambia 

CONSOLIDATED GOLD COMPANY (CGCZ) GOLD PROCESSING OPERATIONS COMMENCES IN RUFUNSA

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Phase one of the Consolidated Gold Company Limited (CGCZ) gold processing project in Rufunsa has commenced. The Phase involves ten (10) gold milling plants with a processing capacity of 30 tonnes of ore per day, and a targeted average of 7.5 kilograms gold production per month. The next stage of the Phase is also underway which involves the setting up of the gold vat leaching plant in Rufunsa. The plant is aimed at chemically processing the gold stockpiles from two old gold mines, and concentrates from the gold milling plants. … Read More Here
Lubambe Copper Mine 11 Copper Mining in Zambia 

Lubambe Copper Mine | Brief Profile

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Lubambe Copper Mine is an underground mining operation situated on the Zambian Copperbelt close to the border town of Chllilabombwe (Zambia and DRC). The Lubambe Copper Mine is 80% owned by EMR Capital Resources, while 20% is held by ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc. Has Plant infrastructure consisting of a concentrator plant, a laboratory and underground infrastructure; The concentrator incorporates crushing, milling, flotation and filtration. The design capacity is 2.5 MTPA of ore at an average mill grade of 2.3% copper, yielding 45,000 tonnes of contained copper in concentrate; The Mine… Read More Here
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Gold price nears a rare 3-week high

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Economic risk and uncertainty are driving a lion’s share of investor demand for gold. (Image: Lion Gate Statue at Twickenham Stadium – Wikimedia Commons) Gold price climbed again Thursday, approaching a three-week high, propelled by investor demand for safe-haven assets due to heightened concerns over long-term economic impact of the coronavirus crisis. Spot gold rose 1.0% to $1,733.20 per ounce, its highest since April 24. Gold futures for June delivery gained 1.5% to $1,741.80 on the Comex exchange. SPDR Gold Trust holdings, the world’s largest gold-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF), jumped to… Read More Here
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Chief Rock Mechanics Engineer | Careers at Kansanshi FQM

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Chief Rock Mechanics Engineer APPLY NOW  | Applications close: 31 May 2020 Requisition Number: 510798 Contract Type: On-going Country: Zambia Location: Solwezi Site: Kansanshi Categories: Engineering, Mine Geology, Mining First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has grown from a small mineral operation in Zambia into a multinational mining business in less than two decades, with a global portfolio of copper and nickel assets in Europe, Africa, Australia and South America. This phenomenal growth is down to FQM people who have strived to be Bolder, Smarter and Driven in everything they do. With a strategic plan to produce more than… Read More Here
Gold ore samples Gold Mining in Zambia 

7 People Arrested for being in possession of 220Kg Gold ore samples in Mwinilunga

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Police in Mwinilunga District in North Western Province have arrested Seven people who were found in possession of Six bags of Gold ore samples, weighing 220 Kgs. Zambia Police spokesperson Esther Katongo says on 10th May, 2020 between 01 00 hours and 0200 hours, Police carried out an operation at Kasenseli Gold Mining where they impounded a Toyota Fortuner Registration number DBC 78, white in colour, with Seven people on board. Mrs Katongo says the seven had in their possession Six bags of Gold Samples and 2 Metal detector machines.… Read More Here
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Coordinator, Maintenance Planning | Careers at Kalumbila FQM

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Position | Coordinator, Maintenance Planning APPLY NOW | Applications close: 31 May 2020 Requisition Number: 510942Country: ZambiaLocation: Kalumbila (140km west of Solwezi) Site: SentinelCategories: Engineering With a strategic plan to produce more than 1 million tonnes per annum of copper within five years, the Company is poised to become the largest, widely-held pure-play copper producer and one of the top five copper producers in the world. We currently produce copper cathode, copper in concentrate, nickel, gold and sulphuric acid. Key Responsibilities:  The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include: Provide coaching and… Read More Here
Mopani Mining in Zambia Copper 

Despite assurances to Govt, Mopani proceeds to terminate contracts

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Despite assurance to the Zambian government that all jobs will be secured, Glencore’s Mopani Copper Mines has gone ahead and terminated contracts of some contractors in Kitwe and Mufulira mines, this is according to the National Union for Miners and Allied Workers (NUMAW).The developments have prompted the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development to take action. Minister Richard Musukwa is reported to have directed his permanent secretary, Banarby Mulenga to follow the matter. When contacted for comment Mr Musukwa said he was not aware of the decision by Mopani to… Read More Here

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