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AVZ Minerals concludes a sales contract with FL International of Ganfeng Lithium of China | DRC

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The mining company AVZ Minerals announced on December 24, 2020, the conclusion of a supply agreement with GFL International, a subsidiary of the Chinese producer of materials for electric batteries, Ganfeng Lithium, reports Agence Ecofin. With an initial term of five years and likely to be extended, this partnership covers the annual sale of spodumene concentrate (SC6), up to 160,000 tonnes, from the future Manono tin and lithium mine. in the province of Tanganyika. “The fact that we signed our first take-off agreement with the largest Chinese producer of lithium… Read More Here
Gold prices stabilize on the international market at 1,882 USD per ounce 1 Gold International 

Gold prices stabilize on the international market at 1,882 USD per ounce

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Gold prices have stabilized and most base metals were higher in enlightened trading during the holidays, with investors assessing the latest developments in a covid-19 relief plan in the United States and announcing final of a post-Brexit trade agreement. Spot gold edged up 0.3% to $ 1,879.40 an ounce, while US gold futures rose 0.2% to $ 1,882.70 an ounce . On Thursday, the UK and the European Union finalized their landmark post-Brexit trade deal, avoiding the threat of an acrimonious breakup. Meanwhile, House Republicans have blocked Democrats’ attempt to… Read More Here
Careers Mining Careers Mining in DRC 

Reporting and Management Analysis Specialist | Mining careers at Kamoa Kakula, DRC

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Closing date: 24-12-2020 Apply Now A position has become available for a Reporting and Management Analysis Specialist to join our dynamic team at Kamoa Copper SA, based in the Democratic Republic Congo. Job description To provide a full cost accounting function to the operation. Develop, implement, investigate and maintain efficient cost control systems; Cost and management accounting exposure; Assisting with annual budget preparation; Cost reporting; Legal compliance; Leading special projects to evaluate control measures and propose suitable solutions. Audits compliance and standards  Minimum requirements B.Com degree or equivalent qualification  Relevant… Read More Here
Kamoa-Kakula New Mining Projects Copper Infrastructural Development Mining in DRC 

Kamoa-Kakula produced 250,000 tonnes of Copper at 4.85% cu in November, 29% higher than October production

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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Project mines a record 250,000 tonnes of development ore grading 4.85% copper in November, accelerating both grade and tonnage of copper ore added to the project’s surface stockpilesPre-production ore stockpiles now hold 1.25 million tonnes grading 3.75% copper, containing more than 46,700 tonnes of copperUnderground development totalling 2,163 metres completed in November; more than 26.8 kilometres now complete – 9.0 kilometres ahead of planAccess to Kakula’s +8% copper ore in the centre of deposit established with the connection of northern and southern main access tunnels in early NovemberIn… Read More Here
A-Z Guide to doing business in the DRC 19 Events & Expos 

A-Z Guide to doing business in the DRC

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Monday, 30 November 2020 GMT 15:00 SAST Register to tune into the highly anticipated A-Z guide to doing business in the DRC: Spotlight on Mining Webinar Panellist: John Kanyoni, Vice President, Chamber of Mines of the DRC Olebogeng Sentsho, CEO, Ayana Group, South Africa Eric Bruggerman, CEO, South African Capital Equipment Export Council South Africa Tshiamala Tonka, Mining Director, Deloitte, DRC #drcminingweek #drc #mining\ Read More Here
Alternative Mining Indaba 2020 Events & Expos Mining in DRC 

DRC’s Minister of Mines opened the 4th “Alternative Mining Indaba” in Lubumbashi

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The Congolese Minister of Mines, Willy Kitobo opened, on Wednesday November 18, 2020 in Lubumbashi in Haut-Katanga, the fourth edition of the Alternative Mining Indaba of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Held in the Pullman Grand Karavia room, this two-day meeting brought together experts from the province of Lualaba and that of Haut-Katanga as well as members of Congolese civil society in order to “reflect on the issue of mining royalties by the Decentralized Territorial Entities (ETD) ”. In this opening ceremony, Jean-Claude Kanfwa Kimimba, vice-governor of Haut-Katanga said he… Read More Here
heap leach mining Mining technology 

Four countries have more heap leach mines than the rest of the world combined

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Heap leaching is a processing and extraction technology that has become increasingly popular over recent years due to the cost advantages and environmental benefits it offers to miners. Using data compiled by MiningIntelligence, MINING.COM takes a look at mining operations that are currently applying this technology, formulating a global ranking of countries with the most heap leach operations. Russia takes the top spot in this regard, with a total of 45 producing heap leach operations. The US ranks in second place (41), followed by Chile (35). Rounding out the top 10… Read More Here
platinum New Mining Projects Platinum 

Nigerian billionaire plans to open a platinum mine in Zimbabwe

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Bravura Holdings Ltd., owned by Nigerian billionaire Benedict Peters, has $1 billion available for the development of a platinum mine in Zimbabwe, its country manager said. The 3,000 hectare (7,413-acre) concession where it plans to dig the mine is in Selous, 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Zimbabwe’s capital Harare and close to existing platinum mines. “From where we are now, we will go to resource definition, after that we will go to resource modeling, after mine development and then mine construction,” Lionel Mhlanga, Bravura’s manager in the southern African… Read More Here
Gold Gold International 

Gold market authority threatens to blacklist UAE and other centres

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The world’s most influential gold market authority is threatening to stop bullion from countries including the United Arab Emirates entering the mainstream market if they fail to meet regulatory standards, a letter seen by Reuters showed. In the letter dated Nov. 6 addressed to countries with large gold markets, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) laid out standards they must meet on issues such as money laundering and where they source their gold – or be blacklisted. The move by the LBMA is the first time a market or state authority trying… Read More Here
lUCARA Diamond International 

Lucara strikes again with 998-carat diamond at Karowe

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Canada’s Lucara Diamond (TSX:LUC) has found yet another massive stone at its prolific Karowe mine in Botswana, the same asset that last year yielded the 1,758-carat Sewelô (“rare find”), the second-largest diamond ever mined. The 998-carat unbroken white diamond, measuring 67x49x 45mm is one of the five largest stones ever mined. It won’t remain as such — Lucara said the diamond was clivage, meaning it would have to be split before further processing into polished gems. “Lucara is extremely pleased with the continued recovery of large high quality diamonds from the South Lobe of the Karowe mine,” chief… Read More Here

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