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North of Superior Healthcare Group and Barrick Donate $1 Million to Families Closer to Home Campaign 1 International Corporate social responsibility Gold 

North of Superior Healthcare Group and Barrick Donate $1 Million to Families Closer to Home Campaign

Constance
The North of Superior Healthcare Group (NOSH) and Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick) are pleased to announce a significant milestone in the Families Closer to Home Campaign. Barrick has generously donated $1 million towards the campaign, propelling the fundraising efforts over halfway to its $2 million goal. The Families Closer to Home Campaign, initiated by NOSH, aims to address the pressing need for enhanced long-term care facilities in the Marathon, ON area. With the strain on the province’s long-term care system, local residents have faced challenges including relocation away from home,… Read More Here
TFM launches asphalting work on 2.3 km of the Tenke road 2 Mining in DRC Corporate social responsibility 

TFM launches asphalting work on 2.3 km of the Tenke road

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TFM, in alignment with its social responsibility initiatives, has diligently worked since its establishment in the region to provide essential services to its neighboring community. Through the Dotation-TFM, formerly known as the Community Social Fund, significant efforts have been made to bolster infrastructure in the Tenke agglomeration. Notably, 2.3 kilometers of asphalt road are slated for construction, augmenting the existing 5-kilometer stretch already delivered through the TFM Community Social Fund. The road slated for rehabilitation serves as the main artery of Tenke town, facilitating connectivity to national road no. 39,… Read More Here
MOPANI ATTENDS 7TH ZAMBIA-CANADA CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FORUM 3 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate social responsibility 

MOPANI ATTENDS 7TH ZAMBIA-CANADA CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FORUM

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Mopani Copper Mines PLC took part in the just ended 7th Zambia-Canada Corporate Social Responsibility Forum in Solwezi. The event, which aimed to foster the exchange of ideas regarding CSR, community engagement, and sustainable investment, took place from March 18th to 19th, 2024, at Solwezi’s Kansanshi Hotel in the North-Western Province. This year’s CSR Forum took place under the theme “Sharing Best Practices in Community Relations, Environmental Stewardship, and Responsible Business Conduct,” and brought together mining experts, traditional leaders, the Canadian High Commission, and other stakeholders. Under the theme of “Sharing Best Practices… Read More Here
FQM REDOUBLES TREE PLANTING EFFORTS FOR 2024 4 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate social responsibility Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

FQM REDOUBLES TREE PLANTING EFFORTS FOR 2024

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First Quantum Minerals (FQM) is almost doubling the mammoth tree planting exercise at its Kansanshi Mine in Solwezi. The company is this season planting 30,000 trees and rehabilitating over 35 hectares of mine disturbed land. Last year Kansanshi planted 18,000 trees as part of its commitment to sustainable mining practices and efforts towards environmental conservation. Arnold Malambo, Manager Environment at Kansanshi Mine in Solwezi said: “As a company, we endeavour to extract resources responsibly and attach great importance to the conservation of nature. For example, in the case where the… Read More Here
SOLWEZI COOPERATIVES RECEIVE K2.6M BOOST FROM FQM  5 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate social responsibility 

SOLWEZI COOPERATIVES RECEIVE K2.6M BOOST FROM FQM 

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First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has doubled the number of small business cooperatives it supports under its Tujipamo Community Project to empower entrepreneurs in the areas around its Kansanshi mine in Solwezi. Some K2.6 million has been disbursed to 12 cooperatives this year, building on the support for six cooperatives last year by the company’s Kansanshi Mining operation. The Tujipamo Community Project builds upon the success of last year’s pilot project, under which Kansanshi Mining supported six cooperatives with more than K5 million. The positive impact of this initial endeavour encouraged… Read More Here
FQM’S KANSANSHI SPENDS OVER 5 MILLION KWACHA ON SIX SOLWEZI CO-OPERATIVES 6 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate social responsibility Press Release 

FQM’S KANSANSHI SPENDS OVER 5 MILLION KWACHA ON SIX SOLWEZI CO-OPERATIVES

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Kansanshi Mining PLC has handed over two-million kwacha (K 2,000,000=00) to six co-operatives in Solwezi District, North Western Province as part of the mines support to small and medium enterprises aimed at uplifting the living standards of the people. Early this year, Kansanshi mine launched an initiative, ‘Tujipamo Community project’ as a pilot programme to support six co-operatives with finances to invest in different business activities, with the resources distributed quarterly. Kansanshi Mining Plc Contracts Manager, Pamela Chola said the mine had signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide funds… Read More Here
Barrick Collaborates with Dominican Authorities for Storm-Affected Communities 7 International Corporate social responsibility Gold 

Barrick Collaborates with Dominican Authorities for Storm-Affected Communities

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The Barrick-operated Pueblo Viejo gold mine is supporting communities in the Sanchez Ramirez province in the Dominican Republic in the wake of a tropical storm which was in excess of a 1 in 500-year event.  Nearly 500mm of rainfall was recorded within a 24-hour period, causing significant flooding, bridge destruction and road blockages.  Operations at Pueblo Viejo were suspended for 72 hours from November 17th, when the storm made landfall. No significant damage to the plant’s infrastructure was reported and processing operations have resumed. No injuries on the mine were… Read More Here
FQM adds positive Community legacy at former Bwana Mkubwa Mine FORMER BWANA   8 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate social responsibility 

FQM adds positive Community legacy at former Bwana Mkubwa Mine FORMER BWANA  

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First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has handed over 13 houses to resettled families in the latest phase of its industry-leading project to leave a positive legacy at its former Bwana Mkubwa mine in Ndola.The mining firm has also donated 10 hectares of land to the Zambian Aged People’s Association (ZAPA). This follows the donation of land to 338 of its employees, the Ex-Service League, the Lamba Royal Establishment, the community, and the government in July of this year.The mining firm believes that developing sustainable, long-term plans that go beyond the life… Read More Here
FQM, ZDA HOST BUSINESS CLINIC TO BOOST MSME GROWTH IN KALUMBILA  9 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Corporate social responsibility 

FQM, ZDA HOST BUSINESS CLINIC TO BOOST MSME GROWTH IN KALUMBILA 

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In a collaborative effort to promote sustainable business growth in Kalumbila, First Quantum Minerals’ Trident Limited and the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) recently organised a business clinic under the theme, “Sustainable Business Partnerships for MSME Growth.” The initiative aims to empower local entrepreneurs, foster economic diversification, and create opportunities for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The Kalumbila Business Clinic underscored the government’s commitment to MSME business development and strong partnerships with the private sector, bringing together industry experts, including the Patents & Companies Registration Agency (PACRA), Zambia Revenue Authority… Read More Here
Kagem & Gemfields Foundation Donate Solar-Powered Lab and Classroom to Kapila Primary School 10 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Corporate social responsibility Gemstones 

Kagem & Gemfields Foundation Donate Solar-Powered Lab and Classroom to Kapila Primary School

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Kagem Mining and Gemfields Foundation, the charitable arm of Kagem’s majority owner and operator – Gemfields, has handed over a newly constructed block with three classrooms and a fully equipped solar powered computer lab to Lufwanyama’s Kapila Primary School to enhance the quality of education in the area. The project, completed at a cost of approximately ZMW 6.9 million (USD 316,000), puts Kapila Primary School among the handful of educational institutions in the area offering computer lessons to its pupils. The ceremony was attended by local community members, pupils, school… Read More Here

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