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Families Depend on Income from Child Labour in DRC’s Cobalt Mines to Stave Off Hunger 1 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Cobalt 

Families Depend on Income from Child Labour in DRC’s Cobalt Mines to Stave Off Hunger

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Amidst soaring expenses, countless families find it increasingly challenging to make ends meet, leaving many to suffer from hunger. In dire circumstances, children are compelled to work to contribute to their family’s income, leading to a dependence on child labor to cover basic necessities like food, clothing, and school fees. A recent research report titled “How Households Depend on Children’s Income: The Case for Improving Women’s Livelihoods to Eliminate Child Labor in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Cobalt Sector,” conducted by IMPACT reveals that women’s income plays a pivotal role in… Read More Here
Urgent Action Needed: Zambia's Mine Site Demands Cleanup of Toxic Lead Waste 2 Mining in Zambia Zinc 

Urgent Action Needed: Zambia’s Mine Site Demands Cleanup of Toxic Lead Waste

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The Zambian government should make comprehensive efforts to clean up the contaminated former lead mine in Kabwe, the capital of Zambia’s Central province, Environment Africa and Human Rights Watch said last week. The organizations released a video in which youth activists from Environment Africa describe life in a dangerously polluted town and actions needed to remedy the situation. Kabwe is one of the worst pollution hot spots in Africa because of contamination from a former lead and zinc mine. The mine was originally owned directly or indirectly by Anglo-American and other British colonial companies, later nationalized,… Read More Here
Tribe Tech agrees sale of first gen autonomous RC rig to Anglo American 3 International 

Tribe Tech agrees sale of first gen autonomous RC rig to Anglo American

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Tribe Technology, the developer and manufacturer of autonomous drill rig and sampling technology, has announced an agreement with global mining company Anglo American for the deployment of its first generation autonomous Reverse Circulation Drill Rig. The TTDS GC 700 RC Drill Rig will be manufactured at Tribe Tech’s facilities near Belfast, Northern Ireland, with the sample system to be built at the company’s facility in Perth, Australia. While being among the most common mineral exploration methods globally, traditional RC drilling, due to the high-intensity nature of the process, coupled with… Read More Here
FQM Limited CSR Group Witnesses Sustainable Development in Kalumbila Through Trident Foundation Limited's Initiatives 4 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate social responsibility 

FQM Limited CSR Group Witnesses Sustainable Development in Kalumbila Through Trident Foundation Limited’s Initiatives

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A delegation from First Quantum Limited’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Group recently embarked on a visit to FQM Trident Minerals in Kalumbila, Zambia. The purpose of their visit was to gain a firsthand understanding and appreciation of the CSR activities being implemented in the communities surrounding the mine. Spearheading these initiatives is the Trident Foundation Limited (TFL), which focuses on Agriculture, Health, Education, and Business Development, recognizing the vital role these sectors play in promoting growth and sustainability. The Diverse Delegation: The visiting team was a diverse group, representing various… Read More Here
Kagem reaffirms commitment to its workforce  5 Mining in Zambia Gemstones 

Kagem reaffirms commitment to its workforce 

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Kagem Mining, a world-leading gemstone miner, held last week its long service and Labour Day awards ceremony, reiterating its commitment to fostering a supportive environment for its dedicated workforce.The event, held at the mine site in Lufwanyama, saw distinguished government officials, Kagem board members, and employees come together to honour and celebrate the dedication and diligence of Kagem’s workforce. The ceremony recognized and rewarded 103 exceptional employees for their long-standing service and hard work.The guest of honour, Lufwanyama District Commissioner Justin Mwalikwa, commended Kagem’s significant role in the local community,… Read More Here
Excavators breaking the mould 6 Mining Equipment 

Excavators breaking the mould

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A roundup of the latest excavator innovations enhancing the performance of a staple piece of construction and mining machinery. When selecting an excavator for construction and engineering projects on the continent, it is paramount to pick a machine that will be able to get the job done, do so efficiently, and at the right price. While, due to the relentless effort given by talented engineers, in today’s world most machines arriving on the market are more than capable to meet these requirements, there remains space for improvement and manufacturers remain… Read More Here
Copper continues to rise at 8491 USD per ton this week from July 24 to 29, 2023 in DRC 7 Copper Mining in DRC 

Copper continues to rise at 8491 USD per ton this week from July 24 to 29, 2023 in DRC

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The trend is upward for the main export products of the Democratic Republic of the Congo during this week from July 24 to 29, 2023, in view of the projections of experts from the National Mercuriales Commission, a structure of the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Copper is trending up this week at USD 8,941 per tonne versus USD 8,319 per tonne last week, a positive price differential of USD 171. Zinc is also up this week at 2,384 USD per tonne against 2,352 USD per tonne last week, giving rise… Read More Here
Kansanshi Mining Celebrates Q2 2023 Waste Reduction and Employee Excellence 8 Mining in Zambia Copper Environment Social Governance (ESG) Mining safety 

Kansanshi Mining Celebrates Q2 2023 Waste Reduction and Employee Excellence

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Kansanshi Mining Plc (KMP) recently held its third employee town hall meeting, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to fostering transparent communication and recognizing the outstanding efforts of its workforce. Led by General Manager Anthony Mukutuma, the meeting focused on discussing the company’s second-quarter performance in various key areas, including safety, production, efficiency, and waste reduction. Amidst the challenges posed by rising input prices, KMP’s dedicated employees demonstrated their commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, making remarkable strides in waste reduction. One of the major highlights of the… Read More Here
Egypt agrees framework for mining terms with Barrick Gold and Centamin 9 Gold International 

Egypt agrees framework for mining terms with Barrick Gold and Centamin

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Egypt’s petroleum ministry said on Thursday July 20th that it had reached an agreement with mining firms Barrick Gold Corp and Centamin Plc on the commercial, fiscal and legal terms for exploitation of gold and associated minerals in a number of concession blocks they had been awarded. Centamin said in a separate statement that under the Model of Minerals Exploitation Agreement (MMEA) framework, exploitation licences would be issued for a 30-year stabilized fiscal and legal regime. The MMEA does not apply to the 160km2 Sukari gold mine mining concession, which… Read More Here
Conflict in DRC's Kinsafu as Army and Artisanal Diggers Dispute Mining Square Management 10 Artisanal mining Mining in DRC 

Conflict in DRC’s Kinsafu as Army and Artisanal Diggers Dispute Mining Square Management

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The situation was tense Thursday July 20th in Kinsafu, a region located nearly 50 kilometers from the city of Kolwezi, in the province of Lualaba, south-east of the DRC.  Artisanal miners have risen up, accusing the army in particular of having stolen from them a portion of the mining concession in Kisangala where they have been working for several months.  The latter barricaded the national number 39 to express their anger. According to local sources, economic activities remained paralyzed until Friday morning in Kinsafu.  “It should be noted that this is… Read More Here

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