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Codelco could face $8 million fine for tailings dam violations 1 International Copper 

Codelco could face $8 million fine for tailings dam violations

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Chile’s environmental regulator on Thursday said it filed two charges against state copper giant Codelco over the management of its Talabre tailings dam at its Ministro Hales division in northern Chile. The charges were for the lack of a contingency plan to avoid affecting underground water, and for the incorrect deposit of tailings materials dating to 2017. The company, the world’s biggest copper miner, has ten days to submit a compliance plan and an additional five days to appeal, and could face a fine of about 8 billion pesos ($8.71… Read More Here
Lundin Mining Workers in Chile End Strike with New Wage Agreement 2 International Copper 

Lundin Mining Workers in Chile End Strike with New Wage Agreement

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Workers at Lundin Mining Corp.’s Caserones mine in Chile have ended a nearly two-week strike after accepting a new wage proposal. Approximately 90% of one of the mine’s three unions voted in favor of the new three-year contract on Saturday, following a preliminary agreement reached late Friday, according to union leader Marco Garcia. The strike, led by a union representing 29% of the workforce at Caserones, had disrupted production at the mine, which produced 137,100 tons of copper last year, according to Chilean government data. The resolution of the strike… Read More Here
Peru’s copper output this year likely to fall short of 3mt goal 3 Copper International 

Peru’s copper output this year likely to fall short of 3mt goal

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Peru will likely produce between 2.7 million and 2.8 million metric tons of copper this year, the head of a major mining group told Reuters on Tuesday, with estimated output falling below the government’s 3 million ton goal. The copper production forecast was provided by Victor Gobitz, head of the SNMPE mining, oil and energy association. Peru is the world’s No. 3 producer of the key industrial metal, used widely in vehicles and construction, especially for electrical wiring due to its ability to conduct current. Gobitz, who provided the output… Read More Here
DRC Central Bank Reports Price Increases in Oil, Copper, and Gold Amid Global Uncertainties 4 Mining in DRC Copper Gold Oil & Gas 

DRC Central Bank Reports Price Increases in Oil, Copper, and Gold Amid Global Uncertainties

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The Central Bank of Congo’s observation barometer reported that as of August 14, 2024, the price of oil increased by 2.07% on a weekly basis, reaching USD 79.98 per barrel. This rise was driven by concerns over potential conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iran, along with a sharp drop in U.S. commercial crude reserves by approximately 5.2 million barrels. Since December 2023, the oil price has risen by 2.71%. Copper prices surged by 3.12%, reaching USD 9,077.00 per ton, influenced by a strike at Chile’s Escondida mine,… Read More Here
Southern Africa’s Railways Surge with Global Investment Amid Copper Boom 5 Mining in Zambia Copper Mining in DRC Transport and Logistics 

Southern Africa’s Railways Surge with Global Investment Amid Copper Boom

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Southern Africa’s railways are garnering international attention and attracting billions of dollars in investment, driven by the race to secure copper supplies essential for the energy transition. From Angola on the west coast to Tanzania on the east, governments and investors are poised to revive long-neglected rail lines and construct new ones. This surge in demand is largely fueled by the central African copperbelt shared by Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. “We’re at a historic turning point,” said Babe Botana, Executive Director of the Southern African Railways Association.… Read More Here
FQM Trident Lauded for Empowering SMEs and Boosting Northwestern Province’s Economy 6 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

FQM Trident Lauded for Empowering SMEs and Boosting Northwestern Province’s Economy

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Hon. Elias Mubanga, Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development, has commended FQM Trident Limited for its ongoing efforts to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zambia’s Northwestern Province. Speaking at the Kalumbila Business Clinics, Hon. Mubanga highlighted the crucial role SMEs play in Zambia’s economy and urged other large corporations, especially in the mining sector, to follow FQM’s example in empowering local businesses. “SMEs are the backbone of our economy, and it is essential that major firms, particularly in the mining industry, actively contribute to the growth and… Read More Here
Mopani Copper Mines Produces First 200 Tonnes of Copper Anodes Post-Revival 7 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

Mopani Copper Mines Produces First 200 Tonnes of Copper Anodes Post-Revival

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Mopani Copper Mines has successfully produced its first 200 tonnes of copper anodes since its revitalization under new equity partner, International Resources Holdings (IRH). The company was officially handed over to IRH in March this year by President Hakainde Hichilema. Mopani Copper Mines CEO, Charles Sakanya, announced that significant transformations have taken place since the revival. In the past three months, 400 professionals have been hired to enhance productivity. The mine has also doubled its shifts, resulting in a notable increase in production. Current copper output stands at 65,000 tonnes,… Read More Here
Copper exports from DRC to the US begin via Lobito Atlantic Railway 8 Mining in DRC Angola Copper Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics 

Copper exports from DRC to the US begin via Lobito Atlantic Railway

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The first US-bound copper shipment from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) via the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has been successfully loaded. The cargo of copper cathodes, destined for Baltimore, was transported by train to Angola’s port of Lobito on August 19, according to global commodities trader Trafigura Group, part of the consortium holding the railway concession. This shipment follows earlier deliveries to European and Far Eastern ports since the Lobito Atlantic Railway began operating the concession in January 2023. LAR, a joint venture backed by Trafigura, Portuguese construction… Read More Here
Former Gécamines Workers Appeal to President Tshisekedi Amid Kamoto Copper Crisis 9 Mining in DRC Copper 

Former Gécamines Workers Appeal to President Tshisekedi Amid Kamoto Copper Crisis

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Former Gécamines workers have sent an urgent plea to President Félix Tshisekedi regarding the dire situation faced by those who defected to work at Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), a subsidiary of the Glencore group. These workers, who have not yet received their final payments, have taken drastic action by barricading all entrances to the KCC facility in protest. The protest follows a previous sit-in that lasted over 12 weeks in front of KCC’s offices in Lusanga. During that time, several protesters reportedly died, others were hospitalized, and one individual suffered… Read More Here
President Hichilema Officially Hands Over KCM to Vedanta Resources 10 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

President Hichilema Officially Hands Over KCM to Vedanta Resources

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Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has been officially handed back to Vedanta Resources, marking the beginning of a new chapter for both the Copperbelt region and the nation. At the re-launch ceremony in Chililabombwe, President Hakainde Hichilema emphasized the importance of resolving disputes through dialogue rather than legal battles, commending Vedanta Resources and the government for negotiating a successful outcome. He described the handover as a “new chapter for KCM” and expressed optimism about the future. President Hichilema highlighted that KCM’s revival under Vedanta will create jobs for Zambians and expand… Read More Here

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