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Kagem Mining Celebrates Four-Year Lost Time Injury-Free Safety Milestone 1 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Gemstones Mine Safety Safety & Health 

Kagem Mining Celebrates Four-Year Lost Time Injury-Free Safety Milestone

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Kagem Mining Achieves Four Years Without Lost Time Injury, Earns Recognition from Minerals Regulation Commission Kagem Mining Limited has been formally recognised by the Minerals Regulation Commission for achieving four consecutive years without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) a significant milestone in Zambia’s mining sector. The recognition marks a historic first for Kagem and underscores the company’s sustained commitment to workplace health and safety in a high-risk industry. Regulatory Commendation Director of Mine Inspections and Audits at the Minerals Regulation Commission, Engineer Elite L. Mhone, commended the company for its… Read More Here
Zambia Suspends Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira Operations Over Safety Lapses 2 Mining in Zambia Copper Mine Safety 

Zambia Suspends Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira Operations Over Safety Lapses

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Zambia Halts Mufulira Mine Operations at Mopani Copper Mines After Safety Violations Zambia’s mining regulator has suspended operations at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira mine after the company failed to account for all personnel working underground, the Minerals Regulation Commission said in a statement on Friday. The suspension follows a series of recent accidents at Mopani’s facilities and stems from non-compliance with safety regulations that require mines to maintain accurate records of all underground workers at any given time. “Operations will remain suspended until the mine rectifies all deficiencies identified in… Read More Here
Two Police Officers Killed in Attack Near Gemfields’ Montepuez Ruby Mine in Mozambique 3 International Gemstones Mine Safety 

Two Police Officers Killed in Attack Near Gemfields’ Montepuez Ruby Mine in Mozambique

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Gemfields confirms deaths of two police officers following illegal miner attack at Montepuez Ruby Mine in Mozambique Gemstone miner Gemfields has confirmed the deaths of two police officers during an attack earlier last week at its Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) operation in Mozambique. According to the company, approximately 40 illegal miners marched on the mine’s gate and attacked police officers stationed at the site. Two officers were killed in the incident, including a commander from Mozambique’s Natural Resources Protection Force. Gemfields stated that no MRM employees or contractors were injured,… Read More Here
Zambian Govt Takes Charge of Kafue River Pollution Assessment After Sino Leach Metal Spill 4 Mining in Zambia Mine Safety Safety & Health 

Zambian Govt Takes Charge of Kafue River Pollution Assessment After Sino Leach Metal Spill

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Zambia Orders Independent Assessment of Kafue River Pollution Caused by Sino Leach Metal Spill The Zambian government has announced that it will oversee the procurement of an independent consulting firm to assess pollution levels in the Kafue River following a toxic slurry spill by Sino Leach Metal Zambia in Chambeshi District, Copperbelt Province. The environmental incident, caused by a dam failure at Sino Leach Metal Zambia, released approximately 50,000 cubic meters of acidic slurry containing heavy metals into surrounding water bodies, sparking serious public health and ecological concerns. Green Economy… Read More Here
Mopani Copper Mines Introduces Advanced Water Purification System for Miners 5 Mining in Zambia Copper Mine Safety 

Mopani Copper Mines Introduces Advanced Water Purification System for Miners

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Mopani Copper Mines Launches Water Purification System to Provide Safe Drinking Water Underground Mopani Copper Mines Plc has launched the first phase of its Water Purification System, ensuring miners have reliable access to clean, safe drinking water underground. The system features PXD glass medium filters, water tanks, and automated chlorinators for effective purification. Water flows through a 1,000-litre tank, passes through the filters, and is stored in a 10,000-litre tank for optimal treatment and storage. “This water is treated first at our main treatment plant and then further purified through… Read More Here
Kagem Mining Honoured for Surpassing 10 Million LTI-Free Hours in Workplace Safety Milestone 6 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Emeralds Mine Safety 

Kagem Mining Honoured for Surpassing 10 Million LTI-Free Hours in Workplace Safety Milestone

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Kagem Mining Limited has been honoured by Zambia’s Mines Safety Department for achieving over 10 million hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI), a rare and commendable milestone in the high-risk mining sector. The company reached 10,098,176 consecutive LTI-free hours, an achievement recognised during a high-level ceremony in Kitwe. The award underscores Kagem’s leadership in workplace safety, as maintaining a zero Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) demonstrates a robust safety culture. A Lost Time Injury is defined as any incident that results in an employee missing work. Surpassing 10… Read More Here
Gold Mine Collapse in Eastern DRC Kills at Least 10 Amid Ongoing Conflict 7 Mining in DRC Gold Mine Safety 

Gold Mine Collapse in Eastern DRC Kills at Least 10 Amid Ongoing Conflict

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At least 10 people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a gold mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Douglas Dunia Masumbuko, the M23-appointed governor of South Kivu province. The incident occurred at the Luhihi mine, with Masumbuko warning that the death toll could rise due to the number of injuries sustained. He attributed the collapse to “uncontrolled construction and poor maintenance of gold wells” in the area. Mining accidents are common in the DRC, particularly at small, artisanal mining sites where safety standards are often… Read More Here
Mopani Copper Mine Smelter to Shutdown for Maintenance Until February 2025 8 Mining in Zambia Copper Mine Safety News in Brief 

Mopani Copper Mine Smelter to Shutdown for Maintenance Until February 2025

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The smelter at Mopani Copper Mine in Mufulira will remain out of operation until the end of February 2025 due to a breakdown of the Oxygen Plant at the facility. Mopani Copper Mines Chief Executive Officer, Charles Sakanya, confirmed that the smelter will be temporarily shut down to allow for necessary maintenance work. Sakanya assured that the mine will maintain communication with all stakeholders throughout the refurbishment process. The announcement was made in a statement issued by Mopani Public Relations Manager, Nebert Mulenga. SOURCE:znbc.co.zm Read More Here
Search Continues for Trapped Miners in Zambia’s Mumbwa Gold Mine Accident 9 Mining in Zambia Mine Safety 

Search Continues for Trapped Miners in Zambia’s Mumbwa Gold Mine Accident

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Search operations continue for trapped miners following a tragic accident at the Lwiili Gold Mine in Mumbwa District, Central Province. Yesterday, ten miners were confirmed dead after their bodies were recovered from the collapsed mine, while six miners were rescued alive and subsequently admitted to Nangoma Mission Hospital. Mumbwa District Commissioner Namukolo Hayumbu informed ZNBC news that the search for additional victims has entered its second day. She noted that the ongoing search is due to the uncertain number of miners still trapped after a portion of the mine collapsed.… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Reports Fatality at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex 10 Mining in DRC Mine Safety 

Ivanhoe Mines Reports Fatality at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex

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 Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) regrets to report that a fatal accident occurred at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The accident occurred underground at the Kansoko mine when Mr. Bruno Akake Mutombo, a Kamoa Copper drill rig operator, was struck by a fall of ground. Mr. Mutombo was stabilized by the emergency response team and evacuated to hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. Management has commenced a comprehensive review of the incident. Kamoa Copper is working with the DRC authorities to facilitate… Read More Here

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