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Court Grants Appeal in Kabwe Lead Poisoning Case Against Anglo American 1 Mining in Zambia Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

Court Grants Appeal in Kabwe Lead Poisoning Case Against Anglo American

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The Johannesburg High Court has greenlit an appeal for the class action certification denial involving 140,000 women and children in Kabwe, Zambia, who allege lead poisoning from a former Anglo American mine. Justice Leonie Wendell cited “reasonable prospects of success” and “compelling reasons” for the appeal. The case will now advance to the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa. Anglo American operated the Kabwe mine from 1925 to 1974. The claimants argue that the company failed to address lead pollution adequately, leading to health crises in the community. Anglo… Read More Here
FQM REDOUBLES TREE PLANTING EFFORTS FOR 2024 2 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
Zambia Revenue Authority Detects Discrepancies in Mining Audits 3 Mining in Zambia Environment Social Governance (ESG) Mining tax 

Zambia Revenue Authority Detects Discrepancies in Mining Audits

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ZAMBIA Revenue Authority (#ZRA) says mining entities are audited on a regular basis and discrepancies have been detected in some of the financial records that have been assessed. ZRA commissioner for domestic tax division Joseph Nonde said the audits in the mines are conducted on a risk profile basis, checking for specific queries that need to be addressed. Mr Nonde said currently there are audits taking place in some of the large-scale mines and some discrepancies have been found. “Audits are done on a regular basis in mining entities here… Read More Here
Sicomines Contract Renegotiation: Two Possible Scenarios Post-Amendment Compliance, IGF Analysis 4 Mining in DRC Environment Social Governance (ESG) Governance 

Sicomines Contract Renegotiation: Two Possible Scenarios Post-Amendment Compliance, IGF Analysis

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After the renegotiations of the Sicomines contract signed in 2008, described as leonine by some, a memorandum of understanding in the form of an amendment was signed between the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Chinese Enterprise Group (GEC). In this memorandum of understanding revealed by the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF) Friday January 27, 2024 in the presence of civil society organizations, the DRC was able to obtain 7 billion dollars for the construction of national roads due to 324 million dollars per year and 624 million… Read More Here
The FEC want to extend subcontracting to private sector entrepreneurs operating in all provinces  in DRC 5 Mining in DRC Environment Social Governance (ESG) Governance 

The FEC want to extend subcontracting to private sector entrepreneurs operating in all provinces  in DRC

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The Congolese authorities exchanged, on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, with members of support institutions, in particular the Federation of Congolese Enterprises (FEC) and the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) . Their discussions focused mainly on the possibilities of extending subcontracting in all twenty-six (26) provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The meetings were led by Désiré M’Zinga, Minister of Entrepreneurship, Small and Medium Enterprises. “We had discussions with the delegation of the Federation of Companies of Congo (FEC) and the regulatory authority for subcontracting in the private… Read More Here
Tenke Fungurume Mining in DRC Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

TFM paid approximately USD 987 million to the Public Treasury

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Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM), situated over 190 km from Lubumbashi, the capital of Haut-Katanga province in the southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has made significant financial contributions to the Public Treasury and various public administrative services, totaling around $987 million. As detailed in the 2022 environmental, social, and governance report released on October 31, 2023, TFM disclosed its substantial fiscal support to the DRC, amounting to a cumulative sum of $4.768 billion. This substantial contribution encompasses diverse components such as income taxes, royalties, customs duties, and taxes related to… Read More Here
FQM’S KANSANSHI MINE SETS NEW ENVIRONMENTAL MILESTONES WITH GREEN INITIATIVES  6 Mining in Zambia Copper Environment Social Governance (ESG) Press Release 

FQM’S KANSANSHI MINE SETS NEW ENVIRONMENTAL MILESTONES WITH GREEN INITIATIVES 

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Plastic waste pollution has emerged as a pressing global issue, one that affects our environment, wildlife, and human health. The production and consumption of plastics have skyrocketed over the past few decades. And while plastic has undoubtedly revolutionised industries and made everyday life more convenient, its disposable nature has led to a crisis. However, transitioning to more sustainable practices, such as recycling and adopting alternative materials, can lead to cost savings and new economic opportunities, not just for the country but also for companies that consume plastics on a daily… Read More Here
DRC mining operators commit to pooling their efforts for the development of the mining sector 7 Mining in DRC Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

DRC mining operators commit to pooling their efforts for the development of the mining sector

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Miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo agree on the need to join forces in order to provide innovative solutions to enable the development of the sector. They made this commitment at the end of intense two-day work organized as part of the second meeting of the national consultation framework for miners in the DRC. This workshop was organized by the Presidential Strategic Watch Council (CPVS) with the support of the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA). The meetings saw the participation of experts, mining companies, associations, administration, technical services and… Read More Here
Some Stakeholders Applaud Zambia's Govt's Decision to Halt Lower Zambezi Mining operations 8 Mining in Zambia Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

Some Stakeholders Applaud Zambia’s Govt’s Decision to Halt Lower Zambezi Mining operations

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Various stakeholders, including environmental defenders, activists, and civil society organizations, have commended the government’s decision to cancel mining operations in the Lower Zambezi National Park. The cancellation, specifically for Mwembeshi Resources Limited, is seen as setting a crucial precedent for the responsible exploration of mineral resources in Zambia. In a collective statement addressed to the National broadcaster ZNBC News, the stakeholders emphasized the non-political nature of the decision to revoke environmental permission for mining. They not only recommended a full withdrawal of the mining license issued by the Ministry of… Read More Here
Copperbelt Katanga Mining Wins "Most Innovative Digital Mining News Platform 2023" at Innovator Awards 2023 9 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Environment Social Governance (ESG) Mining in DRC 

Copperbelt Katanga Mining Wins “Most Innovative Digital Mining News Platform 2023” at Innovator Awards 2023

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Copperbelt Katanga Mining, your unwavering source for the latest developments in the mining sector, is delighted to announce that we have been bestowed with the prestigious title of “Most Innovative Digital Mining News Platform 2023” at the prestigious Innovator Awards 2023. This recognition underscores our unrelenting dedication to delivering cutting-edge content in the mining industry, reinforcing our mission to provide invaluable insights and keep our audience informed about the dynamic world of mining. The Innovator Awards, organized by Innovation in Business based in the UK, have long served as a… Read More Here

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