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School Corporate social responsibility Mining in Zambia 

FQM is sending school to children | Zambia

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FQM Kansanshi’s School-on-Radio initiative is making waves. With almost four million school-age children in Zambia forced to stay at home since closures to prevent COVID-19’s spread began in mid-March, the disruption to these children’s education cannot be overstated. Government e-learning schemes and television programming may have mitigated some of the damage in privileged households, but Zambia’s rural population is most at risk of getting left behind.  First Quantum Minerals (FQM) saw the warning signs and, through its Kansanshi Foundation and a partnership with the Solwezi District Education Board, launched the School-on-Radio… Read More Here
Australia Covid-19 Corporate social responsibility Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia 

Australian companies, Leading the pack on ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) issues in Africa

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Over the past few months, despite witnessing strained supply chains, some government-mandated shutdowns and huge reduction in international travel, Australian metals and minerals companies operating in Africa have largely escaped the immediate impact of the COVID-19 crisis.  And while financial markets have largely bounced back and the reintroduction of international travel will restore both supply chains and the movement of workers, what will stay in place long after the pandemic is eradicated is a shift in global business culture. The crisis has in many ways highlighted that the world has… Read More Here
Rhinos B2Gold Corporate social responsibility 

B2Gold’s special gold bar to save Namibian rhinos

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B2Gold (TSX: BTO) launched a campaign to help support the conservation and protection of critically endangered black rhinos. In a press release, the Canadian miner said that the Namibian Rhino Gold Bar initiative will support community-based rangers and trackers who protect rhinos in an area of 25,000 square kilometres with no national park status in the southern African country.  Through the campaign, B2Gold plans to donate 1,000 ounces of gold valued at approximately $1.9 million from its Otjikoto Mine in north-central Namibia. THERE ARE FEWER THAN 5,630 BLACK RHINOS LEFT… Read More Here
Kibali Gold Mines Covid-19 Corporate social responsibility Gold Mining in DRC 

Barrick Gold reaches $2 million in response to Covid-19 | DRC

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In response to the call by the President of the Republic, Félix Tshisekedi, to support the response to the Covid-19 in the DRC, Kibali Gold Mines and its operator Barrick Gold have brought a batch of equipment and equipment for the response to the Coronavirus pandemic in the city provinces of Kinshasa.  On Saturday, 11 July, The resident representative of Barrick in the DRC and general manager of Kibali Gold Mines, Cyril Mutombo, presented the governor of the Kinshasa provincial city, Gentiny Ngobila, with these equipments and implements consisting of:… Read More Here
kibali Gold Covid-19 Corporate social responsibility Mining in DRC 

Barrick offers Kinshasa governorate a batch of materials as a response to Covid-19

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  As the epicentre of the Covid-19 pandemic in the DRC with about 85% of the infected, Kinshasa benefits from the equipment and equipment to stem the spread of the disease in this megalopolis of more than 12 million inhabitants. The resident representative of Barrick in the DRC and director general of Kibali Gold Mines, Cyril Mutombo, on Saturday (July 11th) presented the governor of Kinshasa’s provincial city, Gentiny Ngobila, with a batch of equipment and equipment for the response to the coronavirus pandemic in the Congolese capital.  « Our assistance… Read More Here
Sandvik Zambia Corporate social responsibility Mining in Zambia Sponsored Content 

SANDVIK ZAMBIA STEPS UP TO ASSIST IN COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS

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Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology believes that as a responsible and engaged global corporate citizen, it is critically important to contribute to and have a positive influence in the communities where they are active. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic poses unique challenges to communities, which is why Sandvik in Zambia has opted to work together with the Zambian authorities to fight the ongoing pandemic.  Known for their ongoing community development and support, Sandvik is an active member of the Kitwe Community. Daniel Banister, Vice President Sales for Sandvik Mining and Rock… Read More Here
Kalumbila Health centres Mining in Zambia Corporate social responsibility 

Kalumbila Minerals Hands Over Health Posts To Govt

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Kalumbila Minerals Limited (KML), a subsidiary of mining giant First Quantum Minerals (FQM), has handed over three new health posts in Kalumbila district to the government.  The facilities handed over include a staff house, clinic, incinerator and ablution block at each health post, complete with the much-needed medical equipment. Company Assistant General Manager Junior Keyser said the projects are an effort in response to the needs of communities. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Keyser said the donation of the three health posts illustrates FQM’s strong commitment and unwavering support to… Read More Here
First Quantum Corporate social responsibility Mining tax Taxes 

First Quantum backs calls for mining communities to benefit from industry taxes

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First Quantum Minerals (FQM) supports a call from civil society for local communities in mining areas to benefit more directly from the tax revenue paid by the industry. A multi-stakeholder symposium held this week in Solwezi, in Zambia, called for a “fairer fiscal regime for the mining sector”, which facilitates a win-win situation for the government, the private sector and mining host communities. The gathering – the third of its kind – was aimed at sharing information about FQM subsidiary Kansanshi Mining’s work on social investment, sustainable community development, mining… Read More Here
FQM Maintains Support For North-West’s Health Sector 3 Mining in Zambia Corporate social responsibility 

FQM Maintains Support For North-West’s Health Sector

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Zambia’s Mining giant First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has continued to fortify its support of North-Western Province’s health sector, with financial assistance in 2020 alone exceeding a million kwacha. The contribution underlines FQM’s commitment to the health and wellbeing of the communities it operates in and the provision of resources to help government combat challenges such as those posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, said FQM health programs and projects adviser Gertrude Musunka.  “We hope that the support will help ease the burden on our host communities as we work together towards… Read More Here
Glencore Corporate social responsibility Economy International 

World’s largest wealth fund blacklists Glencore, Sasol and other giants over coal use

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OSLO – Norway’s $1-trillion wealth fund is excluding some of the world’s biggest commodities firms from its portfolio, including Glencore and Anglo American, because of their use and production of coal. Underlining the growing role of climate considerations for long-term investors, the fund is also excluding German utility RWE, South African petrochemicals firm Sasol and Dutch company AGL Energy over their use of coal.  Norway’s parliament agreed in June 2019 that the world’s largest fund would no longer invest in companies that mined more than 20 million tonnes of coal… Read More Here

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