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GHH raises the bar with NEO with New loader in the 10-ton class 1 Equipment & Technology International Technology & Innovation 

GHH raises the bar with NEO with New loader in the 10-ton class

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Mining and tunnelling equipment manufacturer GHH has unveiled a new load haul dumper (LHD): The LF-10 NEO is a powerful and compact 10 ton loader, an all-around improved version of the LF-10, a well-established product in it’s class. The LF-10 NEO is the latest in a line of new GHH loaders like the LF-14, the LF-7 and the LF-8. The LF-10 NEO has a z-link design with the maximum tipping height in its class, of 2.5 m, which is perfect for truck loading all 30 ton trucks in the market.… Read More Here
HH COMMISSIONS MANGANESE MINE IN ZAMBIA 2 Battery Metals Mining in Zambia New Mining Projects 

HH COMMISSIONS MANGANESE MINE IN ZAMBIA

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President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has commissioned the Luongo Manganese Mine in Chipili District of Luapula Province. Luongo Manganese Mine has over 40 million tonnes of ore and is projected to last for 20 years. The mine has been developed by Mineral Geologist SIXTUS MULENGA through his exploration company MUSAMU Resources. Speaking when he commissioned the mine, President HICHILEMA said the development of Luongo Manganese Mine is a milestone as it has shown that Zambians can set up and run mines in the country. President HICHILEMA said government will support the mine… Read More Here
Partnering With BHP For Long-Term Risk Reduction - SRK 3 International Environment Social Governance (ESG) Innovation 

Partnering With BHP For Long-Term Risk Reduction – SRK

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By Pepe Moreno Construction works at a TSF in Argentina AUTHORS Pepe Moreno PUBLICATION INFO Date:October, 2022First Presented:SRK News Issue #65Tailings Management Tailings storage facilities (TSFs) represent one of the most critical liabilities associated with the mining industry. With the spotlight focused on ESG, investors and communities perceive the risk posed by TSFs as less tolerable than ever before. There has been a shift in how these facilities are managed, with a focus on sustainability and proactive tailings management strategies. The response from the industry, and community in general, was… Read More Here
Glencore Offices Mopani International Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

Glencore flew bribe cash across Africa in private jets, court told

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A middleman paid by Glencore flew cash in private jets across Africa to bribe officials, a London court was told on Wednesday. A UK subsidiary of the commodity trader and mining group will be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court this week after pleading guilty in June to seven counts of bribery spanning countries from Nigeria to Cameroon following a Serious Fraud Office probe. Glencore has set aside $1.5bn to settle a series of global probes, including about $1.1bn for US authorities. Its UK fine will be determined on Thursday. The… Read More Here
Kagem unveils colossal 37kg cluster of emeralds 4 Emeralds Mining in Zambia 

Kagem unveils colossal 37kg cluster of emeralds

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LUFWANYAMA, ZAMBIA – Lufwanyama-based Kagem Mining continued to put Zambia’s gemstones at the forefront of world demand this week as it unveiled a giant 37kg cluster of emeralds. The team’s find – named the Kafubu Cluster –  is expected to be the most expensive single emerald piece ever sold by the company when it comes up for auction this month, generating foreign exchange for the nation as proceeds are repatriated to Zambia. Geologists at Kagem have “freed the emerald crystals from their host rock.” The result is a large mass, filled with… Read More Here
ZRA challenged to settle Mopani’s $110 million in VAT refunds 5 Mining in Zambia Taxes 

ZRA challenged to settle Mopani’s $110 million in VAT refunds

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The Zambia Revenue Authority – ZRA has been accused of selective payments of tax refunds after it emerged that some foreign owned mines Value Added Tax – VAT refunds liabilities are being paid off regularly while that of locally and state-owned mines such as Mopani Copper Mines are not being given the same treatment. The Zambian Business Times – ZBT has received information that ZRA owes Mopani Copper Mines about $110 million in VAT – refunds, but the rate at which ZRA is refunding the ZCCM IH majority owned mine… Read More Here
Motivation for awarding “queens” at Heavy welding workshop 6 Environment Social Governance (ESG) Mining in Zambia 

Motivation for awarding “queens” at Heavy welding workshop

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Kansanshi Mining Plc Engineering department at Heavy Welding workshop recently awarded four ladies who pushed limits proving to the section that what a man can do indeed a woman can do better. This is one of the rare scenarios where ‘THE QUEENS ‘have done their best to ensure that their work on RD52 Tray rehabilitation project met its target completion date.The rehabilitation works on the Cat 785c – 043 Tray commenced on the 22nd of August 2022 to the 08th of October 2022, this was for a duration of 6… Read More Here
We have reviewed the Zambian mining sector regime - HH 25 Mining in Zambia Mining Policy 

We have reviewed the Zambian mining sector regime – HH

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We have reviewed the mining sector regime in order to encourage more investment and increase the participation of Zambians in the mineral value chain. We are in the process of re-opening the Mining Cadastre Department and floating bids for the blocked mining rights to companies which are wholly or partly owned by Zambians. Furthermore, we will restrict to only five, the number of mining rights any entity or company can own. This will ensure that international companies wishing to acquire mining rights, partner with Zambians or companies owned by Zambians.… Read More Here

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