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DRC: Glencore paid the state $ 424 million in taxes, royalties and other payments in 2020 (report) 1

The industrial mining company Glencore present in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has paid 424 million US dollars to the Congolese government in terms of taxes, duties and royalties. In its report released last weekend, mining giant Glencore said it allocated US $ 331 million in capital spending last year. The same report states that Glencore’s activities have provided employment for 14,500 employees and contractors. It emerges from this report that the set of payments made in 2020 is much lower than the 843.407 million USD paid on behalf… Read More Here

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Africa Covid-19 Cases Near 5,4 Million

June 27, 2021June 27, 2021 Janet

As of June 27, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 5,384,305 while over 32,500,561 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Reported deaths in Africa reached 140,655 and 4,684,401 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases 1,913,861 and 59,778 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco (529,224), Tunisia (403,493), Egypt (280,005), Ethiopia (275,881), Libya (192,129) and Kenya (182,393). The numbers are compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (world map) using statistics from the World Health Organization and other international institutions as well as national… Read More Here

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Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Exceeds 138,000 Across Continent

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 Janet

As of June 23, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 5,248,147 while over 31,155,299 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Reported deaths in Africa reached 138,589 and 4,611,012 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases – 1,843,5724 – and 59,092 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco (527,174), Tunisia (387,773), Egypt (278,295), Ethiopia (275,391), Libya (191,253) and Kenya (179,876). The numbers are compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (world map) using statistics from the World Health Organization and other international institutions… Read More Here

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Interview: Blu Rock Mining Services

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 Janet

What is the current state of the Zambian mining industry? The mining industry was affected at the beginning of the year by the Covid-19 pandemic causing delays in transportation of goods and personnel, which affected mining operations. Blu Rock’s drilling activities were impacted as new investments were deferred to improve our business environment. In Zambia’s North-Western province Blu Rock is working in the Sentinel copper mine, Kalumbila with First Quantum Minerals. Kalumbila mine is very well established with good infrastructure as well as excellent and dedicated professional workmanship. We are… Read More Here

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KAMOA COPPER JOINS THE DRC GOVERNMENT, UNICEF, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO STOP THE PANDEMIC

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 arnbethnic

Kamoa Copper S.A. is practicing COVID-19 vaccination for the first time at Kamoa Hospital and encourages all citizens to get vaccinated. KOLWEZI, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, MAY 31, 2021 – Kamoa Copper SA’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Ben Munanga, is pleased to announce that the company now practices vaccination at the Kamoa hospital dedicated to COVID-19, in collaboration with the DRC’s national health ministry; the Minister of Health of the province of Lualaba, Mr. Kabwit Ngoie Jules; UNICEF; the expanded immunization program of the government of Lualaba; as… Read More Here

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China urges metals industry to curb price inflation

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 Janet

Following an industry meeting on Sunday, the Chinese Government has urged its mining sector to work together and step away from speculation and price inflation, with global metal demand left in flux by the Covid-19 pandemic. The meeting, chaired by China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and five other state bodies, included a number of private steel, iron and aluminium producers, who were urged to not further drive up metals prices, which have risen sharply this year. Between 4 January and 10 May, the price of aluminium on the… Read More Here

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Copper production from top ten companies to increase by up to 3.8%

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 Janet

Production from the world’s top 10 copper mining companies decreased in 2020, albeit by a marginal 0.2% to 11.76 million tonnes, according to UK-based analytics firm GlobalData. Although the initial impact of the covid-19 pandemic on global mining operations was immense, six of the 10 largest copper producers still succeeded in increasing output for the year. The highest increase in copper production was by Canada’s First Quantum, which, despite all the challenges, reported 10.4% growth in 2020. The company’s Sentinel mine in Zambia and Cobre Panama were key contributors to… Read More Here

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KANSANSHI MINE MANAGEMENT IMPLORES WORKERS TO GET COVID-19 VACCINATION

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 Janet

Kansanshi Mining Assistant General Manager John Gladston has appealed to employees to accept the COVID-19 vaccination when offered. Mr Gladston encouraged employees at Kansanshi Mine to be ready for the vaccine, which would likely be available to them in the coming weeks. Speaking during the World Day for Safety and Health at Work at Kansanshi Safety Centre, Mr Gladston encouraged all employees, when offered, to volunteer to receive the vaccination against COVID-19 and to follow the science on its efficacy. “When the time comes please volunteer yourselves to receive the… Read More Here

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Kagem rolls out Covid-19 vaccination programme

May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 Janet

Kagem Mining in Lufwanyama, has fulfilled its pledge to acquire the Covid-19 vaccine and ensure its staff and their dependents are vaccinated during the nationwide vaccination programme roll out. The mine, which is 75% owned by London-based Gemfields Limited and 25% by the Zambian Government’s Industrial Development Corporation, is setting the corporate pace in facilitating voluntary mass vaccination of its employees by the Ministry of Health, following the arrival of the AstraZeneca vaccine in the country. Kagem saw over 250 of its workforce vaccinated against the virus on the first… Read More Here

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Epiroc expects stable post-COVID-19 demand

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 Janet

Swedish mining equipment maker Epiroc has projected stable post-pandemic demand, citing positive customer sentiment towards its equipment and autonomous solutions in the mining sector during the first quarter of 2021. Orders received rose 9% to SK10.6 billion (US$1.2 billion), an organic increase of 21%. Meanwhile, revenues fell 4% to SK8.7 billion (US$1 billion), but this represented an organic increase of 6%. The company in March purchased Meglab, a Canadian company with expertise in providing electrification infrastructure solutions to the mining industry. In April it also announced the acquisition of DandA Heavy… Read More Here