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The DRC's National Order of Civil Engineers "ONICIV" is committed to training its members on project management in the PMI standard 1 Mining in DRC Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

The DRC’s National Order of Civil Engineers “ONICIV” is committed to training its members on project management in the PMI standard

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The National Order of Civil Engineers (ONICIV) organized a conference-debate on Saturday August 27 on the theme: “Project management in the PMI standard, an asset for an engineer”. This conference debate is part of supporting the personal development of its members in the field of project management. “The role of the National Order of Civil Engineers is to support the personal development of its members, this kind of activity allows us to update our members, to add what is missing to allow them to be efficient. in society and in carrying… Read More Here
Kagem renews support for the Copperbelt University<br> 2 Mining in Zambia Emeralds Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

Kagem renews support for the Copperbelt University


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KITWE, ZAMBIA – Further consolidating its goal of providing support for the most critical social sectors in Zambia, such as education, Kagem Mining Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Copperbelt University (CBU) to ensure its continued support for the university through a scholarship programme, amongst other forms of assistance. Through the MoU, Kagem will provide scholarships to students from CBU’s School of Mines and Mineral Sciences that will cover tuition fees, medical, upkeep and book allowances, while also providing the university with staff assistance, equipment, consultancy, industrial projects,… Read More Here
Doors to mining opened by women engineers and scientists 3 International Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

Doors to mining opened by women engineers and scientists

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Women working as consulting engineers and scientists are opening doors of opportunity in mining, breaking down discriminatory attitudes and creating role models for the future. According to Vis Reddy, managing director of SRK Consulting, the consulting engineering sector has been an important contributor to gender transformation in mining. “The growing number of women in SRK Consulting who occupy senior professional and leadership positions helps to set benchmarks in the sector,” said Reddy. “We hope to be sending out the right message of gender equality, as industry sees the critical role… Read More Here
FQM's Enterprise Nickel Mine to provide transparent supplier opportunities for goods and services 4 Mining in Zambia Environment Social Governance (ESG) Nickel 

FQM’s Enterprise Nickel Mine to provide transparent supplier opportunities for goods and services

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Following the commissioning of the Enterprise Nickel Mine which will position Zambia among the top 10 producers of nickel in the world, and the number one producer of the metal on the continent, FQM Trident Ltd will employ 700 direct employees and provide supplier opportunities for goods and services to be undertaken through transparent contract offers. FQM Trident Ltd has since identified one such project which is to construct a bridge along the main road leading to the Enterprise Nickel Mine. The bridge is meant to protect pipes that have… Read More Here
SICOMINES focuses on training “talents” to develop the mining industry in the DRC 5 Mining in DRC Corporate social responsibility Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

SICOMINES focuses on training “talents” to develop the mining industry in the DRC

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La Sino congolaise des mines (SICOMINES), a mining company owned by the Congolese and Chinese Governments, announces the training of talents to hope for the development of the mining industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On its Twitter account, the company announces the development of technology in its facilities to hope to win the bet. A situation which, if it continues, could contribute significantly to the emergence of the mining sector in the DRC. “ The SICOMINES SA plant develops first-class advanced technology that focuses on safe, green and harmonious… Read More Here
Non-compliance and corruption in DRC mining, what about the COMINIERE, AVZ Minerals and Glencore file? 6 Environment Social Governance (ESG) Mining in DRC 

Non-compliance and corruption in DRC mining, what about the COMINIERE, AVZ Minerals and Glencore file?

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Within the framework of the exploitation of minerals specifically lithium in Manono in the current province of Tanganyika, the company AVZ Minerals is singled out for non-compliance with the clauses of the contract signed with the company DATHCOM Mining SA, created by two shareholders namely COMINIÈRE and DATHOMIR. Each holding respectively 30 and 70% of the shares. According to a recent survey carried out on the ground, the contract which binds the Australian firm AVZ to the State with the Congolese clubs is to date in its fifth year. The investigation… Read More Here
Sama Lukonde invites SADC industrialists and economic operators to explore opportunities in the DRC 7 Environment Social Governance (ESG) Mining in DRC 

Sama Lukonde invites SADC industrialists and economic operators to explore opportunities in the DRC

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The Congolese Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, chaired, this Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at the People’s Palace, the opening ceremony of the 6th annual industrialization week of the Southern African Development Community ( SADC) and this, on the sidelines of the 42nd Summit of Heads of State. Note that the 6th annual week focuses on the theme: “ promoting industrialization through agro-processing, mineral development and regional value chains for inclusive and resilient economic growth”. In their words of circumstance, the Ministers of Regional Integration and that of Industry alternately let it… Read More Here
Gécamines Environment Social Governance (ESG) Mining in DRC Mining Policy 

GECAMINES: trade unionists accuse IGF inspectors of “bad treatment” of agents

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GECAMINES: trade unionists accuse IGF inspectors of “bad treatment” of agents and call on Jules Alingete to call them to order The trade unions representing the Générale des Carrières et des Mines (GECAMINES SA) and the Permanent Trade Union Bureau have sent, since July 30, 2022, a correspondence of indignation to Jules Alingete, Inspector General of Finance Head of Department at the IGF, a copy of which was sent to ACTUALITE.CD. In this missive, the trade unionists of this company in the portfolio of the State, deplore the attitude of the… Read More Here
LET US ALL BE ON BOARD WITH CATCHING THE COPPER DEVELOPMENT BUS THIS FOURTH TIME AROUND- Eng. Chilembo 8 Mining in Zambia Copper Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

LET US ALL BE ON BOARD WITH CATCHING THE COPPER DEVELOPMENT BUS THIS FOURTH TIME AROUND- Eng. Chilembo

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Once again, wild anecdote-based assertions and half-truths about mining have crept into the headlines. Dramatic soundbites devoid of fact urge the Zambian public to sacrifice their livelihoods and communities on the suicidal twin altars of “keeping Copper in the ground” and “taxing the mining industry more”. The recent removal of duties on mining equipment is the latest “unnecessary tax exemption” according to commentators and “experts” who seem oblivious to the decline of mine asset quality across the old Copperbelt for dire want of capital expenditure. Government must be commended for… Read More Here
Zambia is considering reversing the purchase of 90% stake in Mopani by ZCCM-IH 9 Mining in Zambia Copper Environment Social Governance (ESG) Governance 

Zambia is considering reversing the purchase of 90% stake in Mopani by ZCCM-IH

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The Zambian government is considering reversing the Glencore – Mopani deal. The Zambian Mines Minister Hon. Paul Kabuswe said in a statement, that the deal’s contract does not seem to favor Zambian interests at all. This is made worst by the fact that this deal was made at a time close to Glencore’s recently revealed corruption scandals. Last year ZCCM-IH got overwhelming support from its sharholders for its acquisition of a 90% stake in Mopani Copper Mines (MCM). Glencore agreed to sale its majority stake in Mopani to ZCCM-IH in… Read More Here

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