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World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2020

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In the DRC, Nene Nkulu reminds employers of Government recommendations. The world celebrated World Occupational Safety and Health Day on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. The theme of the day was “Let’s look at Covid-19 with occupational health and safety to save jobs.” https://youtu.be/Bx7EHyygs6M On this occasion, the Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Néné Ilunga Nkulu recalled “the government’s recommendations to employers who must regularly communicate with employees, take the necessary hygiene and safety precautions, prioritise remote work, encourage infected employees to stay at home and send home those who… Read More Here
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1st Case of COVID-19 in Haut Katanga – Lubumbashi & Kasumbalesa Lockdown

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Lubumbashi in total lockdown on Tuesday, Kasumbalesa on Wednesday. Following the first case of Coronavirus detected in the Katanga province, the city of Lubumbashi will be in total lockdown on Tuesday April 28, 2020, then the followed by Kasumbalesa the next day Wednesday April 29, 2020.   These two days will allow response teams to trace the contacts of the patient zero. To date, 21 people have been traced and identified, however, searches are continuing to locate the entire contact chain. Governor Jacques Kyabula announced the measures in a broadcast message.… Read More Here
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Glencore de-lists giant Katanga Mining

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Glencore is taking its Toronto-listed Congo unit Katanga Mining private, the subsidiary said on Wednesday, citing limited trading liquidity and the costs of a stock exchange listing as reasons for the move. Katanga Mining, which produces copper and cobalt from mines in the southern copper belt of Democratic Republic of Congo, was first listed in August 1997 and Glencore owns 99.46% of its shares. The KOV and Kamoto East pits. (Image courtesy of Katanga Mining) Its de-listing comes as depressed copper and cobalt prices due to the covid-19 pandemic put added pressure on miners also… Read More Here
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Gem Diamonds to restart Letšeng mine despite lockdown

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Gem Diamonds (LON:GEMD) said on Friday that the government of Lesotho has allowed it to resume operations at its Letšeng mine, even though the country is in lockdown until May 5.  Letšeng is the world’s highest dollar per carat diamond mine. (Image from: Gem Diamonds’ presentation.) The Africa-focused diamond producer noted that the mine will reopen on April 27, following a phased ramp-up plan and in compliance with protocols for preventing the spread of covid-19. LESOTHO’S MINE WILL REOPEN ON APRIL 27, FOLLOWING A PHASED RAMP-UP PLAN, IN COMPLIANCE WITH PROTOCOLS FOR PREVENTING THE… Read More Here
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Mine recent shutdowns plague metals worldwide

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The impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to ripple through the global mining industry, with extended recent shutdowns in some regions, others allowing operations to resume, and industry giants warning they’ll rein in capital expenditure . Trucks transporting platinum ore for processing. Credit: iStock Unprecedented disruptions to mines and supply chains have thrown the outlook for industrial and precious metals into disarray, just as demand is hit by prospects for the steepest recession in almost a century. China, the top commodities buyer, recorded its first contraction in decades. The fallout… Read More Here
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China’s Yunnan launches 800,000 T metals stockpiling drive

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China’s Yunnan province said on Sunday it would set aside 1 billion yuan ($141.22 million) to help businesses stockpile 800,000 tonnes of nonferrous metal as part of efforts to boost its real economy following the novel coronavirus outbreak. Kunming, Yunnan Province, where companies such as Yunnan Copper are located. (Image by Vmenkov, Wikimedia Commons) The funds will be used to cover interests on bank loans taken out for the one-year stockpiling drive, which will include copper, aluminium, lead, zinc, tin, as well as minor metals germanium and indium and other nonferrous metals,… Read More Here
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World-class mines deploy resources to combat COVID-19 in Zambia

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For almost three months, COVID-19 has devastated the healthcare systems of some of the world’s most developed countries, killing thousands of people every day since it spread from its epicentre in China in January. The virus’ 14-day incubation period means that it can quickly spread among unsuspecting, asymptomatic people, putting businesses with large workforces such as mining companies at particularly high risk. As Gertrude Musunka, Health Programs and Projects Advisor for Kansanshi Mining Plc and Kalumbila Minerals Limited (‘FQM Zambia’) put it, “It only takes one employee to bring an… Read More Here
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SHIFT BOSS – LOAD AND HAUL | Careers at Kansanshi FQM

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APPLY NOW Applications Deadline: 24 Apr 2020 Position: Shift Boss – Load and Haul Requisition Number: 510956Contract Type: On-goingCountry: ZambiaLocation: Kansanshi, Solwezi  Categories: Engineering, Exploration, Internal Audit, Legal, Mine Geology, Mining, Operations / General Management 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. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The incumbent Will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining… Read More Here
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OPERATOR, RIGID DUMP TRUCK | Careers at Kansanshi FQM

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APPLY NOW Applications Deadline: 24 Apr 2020 Position: Operator, Rigid Dump Truck Requisition Number: 510955Contract Type: On-goingCountry: ZambiaLocation: Kansanshi, Solwezi Categories: Construction, Engineering, Environmental, Mine Geology, Mining, Operations / General Management 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. Operate machine safely and competently Follow operating manuals and general signage… Read More Here
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TIPPER DRIVER | Careers at Kansanshi FQM

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APPLY NOW    Applications Deadline: 22 Apr 2020    Position: Driver, Tipper Requisition Number: 510953Contract Type: Fixed TermCountry: ZambiaLocation: SolweziSite: KansanshiCategories: Construction, Operations / General Management Key Responsibilities Hauling material using the allocated trucks from one point to another in a safe manner according to operational regulations. Assist during general house keeping all over the site. Report all defects on the machine and care for the machine. Be responsible, honest and accountable. Do any other reasonable duties as directed by the supervisor Qualifications & Experience Minimum of a Grade Nine (9) Certificate Class CE Drivers’ Licence with not less than… Read More Here

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