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Cobalt Supply Chain 1 CKM Cobalt Battery Metals Mining in DRC 

5G technology to boost demand for cobalt, expected to reach 73,000 tonnes by 2025

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According to analysts, 5G technology will be one of the main consumers of cobalt within five years, with demand expected to drop from 45,000 tonnes this year to 73,000 tonnes in 2025, reports Agence Ecofin, which relayed Reuters. 5G could become the number one consumer of cobalt over the years, supplanting the electric vehicle sector which currently occupies the largest share of the global market. Indeed, the antenna of 5G stations requires rechargeable batteries more powerful, able to accumulate enough energy to allow its operation. In addition, the batteries used in… Read More Here
Copper Copper Mining in DRC 

The DRC crosses the 1 million tonnes of copper record in 8 months of production

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The mining industry in the Democratic Republic of the Congo produced 1,041,445 tonnes of copper at the end of August 2020 against 919,937 tonnes at the same period in 2019, i.e. production up 13.2%, says the Central Bank of Congo in its Digest of statistical information n ° 37. The partners of Gécamines and other mining companies alone produced 1,026,157 tons of copper against 15,288 tons for this company of the Congolese State Portfolio, or 98.53% of the production carried out during the first 8 months of the year. In… Read More Here
cobalt in DRC Cobalt Mining in DRC 

DRC produced 51,235 tonnes of cobalt in the first 8 months of 2020

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Mining companies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo produced overall 51,235 tonnes of cobalt at the end of August 2020 against 50,714 tonnes in the same period the previous year, an increase of 1.02%, according to data provided by the Bank. Central Congo. In this volume of production, the Congolese public company Gécamines produced only 100 tonnes of cobalt, the rest being provided by its mining partners and other mining companies. Throughout 2019, the DRC’s mining industry produced 77,964 tonnes of cobalt compared to 109,402 tonnes in 2018. The… Read More Here
kamituga-mine-sud-kivu Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mine Safety 

DRC Mines Minister wants to create an artisanal mining zone in Kamituga following last week’s accident

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Following the landslide that caused the death, on September 11, of more than 50 artisanal gold diggers at the mining site called D3 / TSHANDA in Kamituga, in the province of South Kivu, the Minister of Mines , Willy Kitobo, decided not only to temporarily close this site pending the outcome of the investigations but also to create an artisanal mining zone (ZEA) to allow artisanal miners to continue operating in safety. “Pending the end of the investigations, all artisanal mining activities on the D3 site are suspended. As a… Read More Here
Gold ore samples Gold Mining in DRC 

12 recommendations to put an end to gold smuggling in the DRC

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IMPACT, an organization that works in the diligence in the exploitation of natural resources, has just published, during this month of September 2020, a report on the smuggling in the trade of gold from artisanal mining in the DRC . According to this report, between 15 and 22 tonnes of artisanal gold, no less than 98% of Congolese artisanal gold, is smuggled out of the DRC. In 2019, the production of artisanal gold in the DRC was estimated at only 333.39 kg against 33,419.04 kg for gold from industrial companies. Everyone… Read More Here
Omnia Mining Chemicals Mining Companies Explosives Mineral Processing Mining Chemicals 

Omnia solidifies its position as a pioneer in the mining sector

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Mining division delivers ground-breaking “world first in Africa” solution for purer metals extraction and initiates the largest detonator blast in South Africa Diversified chemicals group, Omnia Holdings (Omnia), is celebrating record-breaking achievements across Protea Mining Chemicals and BME, which together form the Group’s mining division. Protea Mining Chemicals Copper Production Solution Protea Mining Chemicals has become the first in its field – globally – to develop a solution that helps copper and cobalt mines reduce product contamination (improving metal purity levels) and maximise throughput in the solvent extraction process. This… Read More Here
Mobile pumps Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

Mobile pumps prove useful in opencast mining

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The mobility of trailer-mounted pumps has earned them a reputation for versatility and efficiency, according to pump-leasing agent Integrated Pump Rental. The company claims that its range of Sykes pumps in mobile configuration has encountered “enthusiastic” take-up in various markets, from large opencast mines to construction sites. Moreover, Integrated Pump Rental Sykes product specialist Henru Strydom says that the company has begun to locally manufacture these units. “Mobile pumps can deliver real economy through their ability to be moved where and when required. With their own wheel-base, it means that no infrastructure… Read More Here
Business Development Manager SGS Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

Business Development Manager, Minerals | Mining Careers at SGS, Lusaka, Zambia

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Company Name: SGS | Company Location: Lusaka, ZambiaApply Now SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world. From the earliest stages of Greenfields exploration, through to end-use manufacturing, our minerals group has the expertise to deliver sustainable solutions at all stages of a Mineral’s or Mining project lifecycle. SGS Minerals Business Line is looking for a strong Business Development manager… Read More Here
FQM's Kansanshi Set for Season 3 Expansion Works 1 New Mining Projects Copper Mining in Zambia 

FQM’s Kansanshi Set for Season 3 Expansion Works

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First Quantum Minerals Ltd announced the filing of an updated National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) Technical Report dated June 30, 2020 for the Kansanshi Operations located in the North West Province, Zambia (the “Kansanshi Technical Report”). The updated Kansanshi Technical Report is based on 1.5 million metres of resource expansion drilling and resulting assay data to provide an updated Mineral Reserve and Resource estimates showing an increase of 70% and 40%, respectively, over Reserves and Resources reported in the last update in May 2015, and extends… Read More Here
Process plant manager 111 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia Nickel 

ASSISTANT PROCESS PLANT MANAGER | Mining Careers at Munali Nickel Mine, Zambia

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Company Name: Mabiza Resources Ltd  | Location: Mazabuka, Southern, Zambia Closing Date: 25th September, 2020 | APPLY NOW _________________________________________________________________ JOB ADVERTISEMENT Mabiza Resources Limited (“Mabiza”) operates the Munali Nickel Mine (“Munali”), which is located in Mazabuka District, 80kms south of Lusaka, Zambia. Mabiza is a wholly owned entity of Consolidated Nickel Mines Ltd. Munali is currently on care and maintenance but consists of an underground mining operation, a mill and conventional Nickel Sulphide floatation Concentrator. Mabiza is seeking the services of an experienced and qualified individual to take up the position… Read More Here

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