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African Mining Prioritizes Sustainable Practices for Environment and Social Responsibility 1 Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

African Mining Prioritizes Sustainable Practices for Environment and Social Responsibility

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Mining activities in Africa, led by both the private and public sectors, are increasingly focusing on sustainable techniques to prioritize environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and good business practices. With Africa’s efforts to maximize the exploration and production of its abundant extractive resources, including critical minerals like lithium and cobalt, in order to shape the global energy transition and drive economic growth, the adoption of sustainable practices has become the norm. Sustainable Mining Techniques and Land Management Traditional mining techniques such as open pit and underground mining have significant negative impacts… Read More Here
FQM CEO: Innovation Drives Zambia's Green Economy in Responsible Mining 2 Mining in Zambia Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

FQM CEO: Innovation Drives Zambia’s Green Economy in Responsible Mining

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Innovation is crucial for Zambia’s green economy future, according to Tristan Pascall, the CEO of First Quantum Minerals (FQM). Despite facing challenges in 2022, FQM remains committed to executing projects that promote production growth with a lower carbon footprint. Mr. Pascall emphasized the company’s dedication to responsible resource extraction and sustainable operations, as evidenced by their seventh Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. FQM takes pride in the positive contribution of mining to communities and society. Innovation plays a key role in FQM’s sustainability agenda, with notable projects including plans… Read More Here
Zambian Activist Wins Goldman Prize for Holding Mining Giant Accountable 3 Mining in Zambia Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

Zambian Activist Wins Goldman Prize for Holding Mining Giant Accountable

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Chilekwa Mumba, a community organizer from Zambia, has been awarded the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize for Africa for his work in holding mining giant Vedanta Resources accountable for environmental damage caused by its subsidiary in the country, Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). In 2006, KCM’s copper mine in Chingola, Zambia contaminated the local river with waste, causing health problems for villagers and killing fish. The Zambian Supreme Court later found that KCM was in violation of its license and that the bursting of slurry pipes caused acidic effluent to discharge into… Read More Here
ARSP starts compliance checks in companies today Monday, May 8, 2023 in Kinshasa, DRC 4 Mining in DRC Environment Social Governance (ESG) Governance 

ARSP starts compliance checks in companies today Monday, May 8, 2023 in Kinshasa, DRC

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The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) is launching, this Monday, May 8, 2023, the compliance check in the main companies and subcontractors in Kinshasa. The announcement was made in an official statement signed by ARSP Director General, Miguel Kashal Katemb. The number one of the ARSP indeed calls on the companies concerned to collaborate with the inspectors deployed for the success of the said mission. Below is the full official press release: In accordance with the control of subcontracting activities in the private sector, the ARSP… Read More Here
Miguel Kashal Katemb launches control in main and subcontractor companies in the DRC 5 Mining in DRC Environment Social Governance (ESG) Mining Policy 

Miguel Kashal Katemb launches control in main and subcontractor companies in the DRC

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The Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), Miguel Kashal Katemb, has officially launched the control of the rules of subcontracting in the main and subcontracting companies. This activity comes after its announcement a few weeks ago. Through an official message, the Director General Miguel Kashal makes it known that this campaign aims to apply the vision of the Head of State in the sector, to stop the system of nominees and the end of the phenomenon of vouchers. order which are given according… Read More Here
Anglo American partners with World Vision in Zambia to improve access to education 6 Mining in Zambia Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

Anglo American partners with World Vision in Zambia to improve access to education

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Anglo American Yesterday 2nd May launched a collaborative partnership with the global humanitarian organisation, World Vision, to help improve access to education for 160 high school-aged girls in the Lyovu rural district in Zambia’s North-Western Province, located near an area where Anglo American is conducting mineral exploration activities.“Supporting access to excellent education and training to the children in our host communities is an essential gateway to tertiary education and will ultimately help increase the employability of young people – and the opportunities available to them – throughout their lives. Partnering… Read More Here
First meeting of the National Consultation Framework of Stakeholders in the DRC Mining Sector 7 Mining in DRC Environment Social Governance (ESG) Mining Policy 

First meeting of the National Consultation Framework of Stakeholders in the DRC Mining Sector

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On Thursday, April 20, 2022, at the Salon Rouge of the Fleuve Congo Hotel, the Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, participated in the first meeting of the National Consultation Framework of Stakeholders in the mining sector. The Government Chief presided over the opening ceremony of this Forum on behalf of the President of the Republic, which aims to reflect on the modernization of artisanal mining in the DRC. The Forum brings together more than 150 participants who will discuss the challenges of modernizing artisanal mining in the DRC. The Presidential… Read More Here
IMF delegation assesses mining statistics with Antoinette N'Samba Kalambayi 8 Mining in DRC Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

IMF delegation assesses mining statistics with Antoinette N’Samba Kalambayi

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The national Minister in charge of mines, Antoinette N’Samba Kalambayi, on the evening of Wednesday, April 19, conferred with the delegation of the International Monetary Fund in her office. With the boss of mines, it was a question of mining statistics on production (2022-2023) and projections (2024-2033), the contribution of the mining sector to the budget as well as the inventory of sector reforms. As a reminder, after the staff visit held last February, the IMF team is staying in Kinshasa from April 19 to May 3 for the assessment… Read More Here
DRC Adopts a draft decree establishing the public institution called “Inspection Générale des Mines” 9 Mining in DRC Environment Social Governance (ESG) Mining Policy 

DRC Adopts a draft decree establishing the public institution called “Inspection Générale des Mines”

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The Congolese government has adopted a draft decree establishing the creation, organization, and functioning of a public service called the “Inspection Générale des Mines” (IGM for short). It was presented by the Minister of Mines, Antoinette N’samba, during the 94th meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Friday, April 14, 2023. “The General Inspection of Mines” (IGM) has, among other missions, the task of combating all forms of mining fraud and smuggling, designing, implementing, and ensuring the monitoring of practical collaboration measures in the field between public services and… Read More Here
Cobalt Institute Meets with Deputy Minister of Mines for Honest Engagement 10 Mining in DRC Environment Social Governance (ESG) Mining Policy 

Cobalt Institute Meets with Deputy Minister of Mines for Honest Engagement

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The Cobalt Institute aims for a win-win partnership in the exploitation of Cobalt in the Democratic Republic of Congo mines. The importance of honest engagement with all stakeholders in the Cobalt sector was discussed during a meeting on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the office of the Minister of Mines, Antoinette N’Samba Kalambayi. The Deputy Minister of Mines, Godard Motemona, met with the delegation from the Cobalt Institute. According to Marina Demidova, the head of the delegation, the discussions aimed to establish a win-win partnership between the DRC and the… Read More Here

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