Barrick Lumwana Mine to Engage 150 Local Partners for $2B Kamisengo Expansion
Barrick Lumwana Mine has unveiled plans to involve 150 local contractors and suppliers in the upcoming $2 billion Kamisengo mine expansion.
The Mine General Manager, Herbert Cawood, emphasized that the selection of contractors and suppliers will be facilitated through their business accelerator program, designed to support the capabilities of local entities.
Cawood highlighted the purpose of the business accelerator program, stating that it aims to enhance the capacity of contractors and suppliers keen on participating in the mine’s expansion project.
He clarified that only those with the requisite capacity will be considered for engagement during the expansion phase.
In response to these developments, mining expert Mathias Mutupa, based in Solwezi, has urged the enactment of legislation mandating the mine to involve Zambian-owned contractors and suppliers in the expansion project.
SOURCE:ZNBC
