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Zambia's "Green City" Plan needs to prioritize the cleanup of Lead Mines 1 Mining in Zambia 

Zambia’s “Green City” Plan needs to prioritize the cleanup of Lead Mines

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According to the Alliance for a Lead-Free Kabwe, a group of Zambian and international organizations, the Zambian government’s recent announcement to transform Kabwe into a “green city” could present a significant chance to tackle the toxic lead that has affected residents for many years. Elijah Muchima, acting minister of green economy and environment, disclosed the plan during a roundtable conference arranged by the alliance in Lusaka, the capital city, on March 2, 2023. Kabwe is known to be one of the most heavily polluted places globally, with lead and zinc… Read More Here
Machine Learning in the Oil and Gas Industry: ML Roles and Applications 2 Oil & Gas Equipment & Technology Technology & Innovation You got to know this 

Machine Learning in the Oil and Gas Industry: ML Roles and Applications

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Machine learning (ML) is a technology that is having a critical impact on the oil and gas industry and is becoming an important technology for industry stakeholders. Here is where it is having an impact today, what ML applications are being used, and what the future holds. What Is Machine Learning? Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) in where computer systems are trained to receive large sets of data and derive a conclusion. This training can come in addition to or instead of manual programming. These intelligent machines… Read More Here
Glencore trolley assist pilots set for its South American Copper mines 3 Copper Corporate News International 

Glencore trolley assist pilots set for its South American Copper mines

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Its just released 2022 Climate Change Report, global diversified miner Glencore outlines some details with regard to its approach, both near and long term, to reducing its Scope 1 carbon emissions. It says: “While most of our more immediate abatement opportunities are associated with the reduction of our Scope 2 emissions, we have identified several opportunities to reduce our Scope 1 emissions. These include operational efficiency improvements across all commodity departments that may result in, for instance, reduced diesel use, displacement of diesel with alternative fuels such as biodiesel and… Read More Here
Seafloor Mining lowers Battery metals' Environmental impact, study finds 4 International Battery Metals Cobalt Copper Nickel 

Seafloor Mining lowers Battery metals’ Environmental impact, study finds

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The Metals Company (TMC) on Tuesday 21st of March released the results of a lifecycle assessment of the environmental impacts of the company’s NORI-D Polymetallic Nodule Project carried out by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. TMC’s project in the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, between Hawaii and Mexico aims to bring online the planet’s largest undeveloped deposit of battery metals. The nickel, cobalt, manganese and copper are found in potato-sized rock-like nodules The Benchmark study assessed, among others, the global warming potential, acidification, eutrophication, particulate matter formation and… Read More Here
Gemfields full-year profit rises 2% on record ruby, emerald sales 5 Mining in Zambia Precious Stones 

Gemfields full-year profit rises 2% on record ruby, emerald sales

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Faberge jewellery brand owner Gemfields Group, reported a 2% rise in full-year profit on Friday helped by higher prices for uncut emeralds and rubies. The precious stone miner said headline earnings per share, the main profit measure in South Africa, rose to 4.8 U.S. dollar cents for the year ended Dec. 31, from 4.7 U.S. dollar cents a year earlier. Gemfields owns 75% each of the Montepuez ruby mine in Mozambique and Kagem emerald mine in Zambia, with the two countries’ respective governments owning the balance. It also owns the… Read More Here
Nickel price slumps as Global production soars 6 Nickel International 

Nickel price slumps as Global production soars

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Chicanery on the London Metal Exchange aside, global nickel mining is in rude health.  At the current pace, mined nickel output is set to exceed 3.2 million tonnes per year. The jump was driven primarily by continued gains in Indonesian production which increased by over 41% compared to the same month last year.  Refined nickel demand shrunk by 5% in January and rose by a more modest 2% compared to 2022. The January figures translate to annual demand of 2.8 million tonnes, to give an apparent market surplus of 255,000 tonnes,… Read More Here
DRC Government Reshuffle, Kamerhe Joins, Tshisekedi Retains Ministers 7 Mining in DRC Governance 

DRC Government Reshuffle, Kamerhe Joins, Tshisekedi Retains Ministers

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Among the other key appointments, Jean-Pierre Bemba became Vice President of Defense and Peter Kazadi became Vice President of Interior, Security and Customary Affairs. The government reshuffle, with the entry of Vital Kamerhe as Deputy Prime Minister of Economy and the maintenance of Christophe Lutundula as Minister of Foreign Affairs, was announced Thursday evening during a special communication of the Presidency on the national channel, RTNC. This reshuffle is part of an “emergency” and “necessity” according to Sama Lukonde. Among the other key appointments, Jean-Pierre Bemba became Vice President of… Read More Here
Kansanshi Mining signs MOU to provide Piped Water to Mushitala community 8 Mining in Zambia Corporate social responsibility 

Kansanshi Mining signs MOU to provide Piped Water to Mushitala community

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In its continued quest to improve the welfare and livelihood of the host communities, Kansanshi Mining PLC. “Kansanshi Mine” has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the North Western Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (NWWSSCL) for the provision of piped water to the Mushitala community, along the Old Congo Road in Solwezi District. In this MOU, Kansanshi Mine shall provide to NWWSSCL a Grant, in the sum of Six million, six hundred thousand Kwacha (ZMW 6.6 Million) worth of material and financial support, towards the project. On the… Read More Here
DRC Included in Agreement for Rebalancing Chinese Contract Provisions 9 Mining in DRC Contracts & tenders 

DRC Included in Agreement for Rebalancing Chinese Contract Provisions

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The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and a group of Chinese companies, China Airways Corporation and Synohydro, initiated contract revisions on April 22, 2008, to balance the interests of both parties. The process began on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Present at this work following the publication of the report of the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF), which denounces the imbalances in the execution of the Chinese contract, Jules Alingete, Inspector General and Head of Department of the IGF, indicated that this procedure has already been provided for… Read More Here
Mineral Prices in Zambia This week 10 Mining in Zambia 

Mineral Prices in Zambia This week

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The demand for minerals, including cobalt, copper, lithium, and nickel, is surging due to the increasing use of renewable energy technologies and electric vehicles. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the mining supply chain, leading to a shortage of some minerals. The situation has resulted in price hikes and concerns about the impact on the transition to clean energy. As a result, countries and companies are exploring ways to improve supply chain resilience, invest in new mining projects, and increase recycling efforts to ensure a steady supply of essential minerals. Read More Here

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