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JUNOIR ENGINEER,MECHANICAL | MINING CAREERS AT FQM, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 1 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

JUNOIR ENGINEER,MECHANICAL | MINING CAREERS AT FQM, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

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Requisition Number: JR6898 | Contract Type: Fixed Term | Country: Zambia  Location: Solwezi   Category: Engineering Apply now Job description: JOB DESCRIPTION Job title:                                             Junior Mechanical Engineer Site:                                                    Kansanshi Mining Plc. Department:                                        Smelter Engineering Section:                                              Continuous Improvement Section Position reports to:                            Senior Supervisor-Condition Monitoring and NDT Grade:                                                 Grade 14 Direct reports:                                     N/A PURPOSE To assist in managing the daily maintenance and planned shut down activities in the different Mechanical Sections at the Smelter. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human… Read More Here
Zambia is considering reversing the purchase of 90% stake in Mopani by ZCCM-IH 2 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
Request for EOI – Feasibility Study into setting a Synthetic Gypsum Plant 3 Mining in Zambia Equipment & Technology Mining Supply Tenders Technology & Innovation 

Request for EOI – Feasibility Study into setting a Synthetic Gypsum Plant

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TERMS OF REFERENCE: TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY INTO SETTING UP A SYNTHETIC GYPSUM PLANT. 1.0 BACKGROUND ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) intends to pursue the manufacturing of synthetic gypsum as part of its commodity diversification and value addition strategy. As such, the Feasibility Study (FS) of setting up the proposed Synthetic Gypsum Manufacturing Plant within Zambia. The proposed Synthetic Gypsum Manufacturing Plant should be able to make use of the key inputs (limestone and sulphuric acid) that are readily available from the local sources in its operations. It is… Read More Here
Barrick On Track After Higher Q2 Output 4 Gold Copper International Mining Companies Mining in Zambia 

Barrick On Track After Higher Q2 Output

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Barrick Gold Corporation today reported preliminary Q2 sales of 1.04 million ounces of gold and 113 million pounds of copper, as well as preliminary Q2 production of 1.04 million ounces of gold and 120 million pounds of copper. As previously guided, Barrick’s gold production in 2022 is expected to increase through the year, and with the stronger Q2 performance, it remains on track to achieve 2022 gold and copper guidance1. The average market price for gold in Q2 was $1,871 per ounce. The average market price for copper in Q2… Read More Here
ZAMBIA'S MINES MINISTER WARNS MINES OPERATING WITHOUT LICENCES 5 Mining Companies Mining in Zambia 

ZAMBIA’S MINES MINISTER WARNS MINES OPERATING WITHOUT LICENCES

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Mines and Minerals Development Minister, PAUL KABUSWE says mining firms operating without an Environmental Impact Assessment are operating illegally. Mr. KABUSWE says no mining licence is issued without a valid Environmental Impact Assessment. In a telephone interview with ZANIS, Mr. KABUSWE disclosed that his Ministry will upon completion of the audit come up with a structure that will help curb such practices in the future. Last week Minister of Green Economy and Environment, COLLINS NZOVU ordered the Zambia Environmental Management Agency to take action against mining companies operating without conducting… Read More Here
Jubilee commissions cobalt refining circuit in Zambia 6 Cobalt Copper Mining in Zambia 

Jubilee commissions cobalt refining circuit in Zambia

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Jubilee Metals Group PLC, a leader in metals processing with operations in Africa (AIM: JLP/Altx: JBL), is pleased to announce an update at its Zambian operations where the integration of the Sable Copper and Cobalt refinery with the newly constructed copper concentrator, Project Roan, continues as part of Jubilee’s Southern Refining Strategy. Highlights –      Cobalt refining circuit at the Sable Refinery entered the commissioning phase during June 2022 in line with original timing expectations, with first trial cobalt product produced per the expected commissioning and ramp up schedule: o  Commercial production is targeted… Read More Here
Zambia seeks out-of-court resolution to Vedanta dispute 7 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Zambia seeks out-of-court resolution to Vedanta dispute

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Zambia’s mines minister Paul Kabuswe has told state mining investment company ZCCM-IH to engage with Vedanta Resources in an effort to find an out-of-court resolution to their long-running dispute over Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), he said on Tuesday. “We must sit around the table and begin to discuss. We cannot solve these matters in court,” Kabuswe said at a press briefing streamed live on Facebook. “I have since given an instruction to ZCCM-IH to quickly tell their lawyers to reach out to Vedanta’s lawyers.” Vedanta spokesperson Masuzyo Ndhlovu said the mines minister’s comments are… Read More Here
COMMISSIONING OF 500MVA 330/220/33KV MUKUNI SUBSTATION IS ZESCO’S STEP FORWARD IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 8 Energy Mining in Zambia 

COMMISSIONING OF 500MVA 330/220/33KV MUKUNI SUBSTATION IS ZESCO’S STEP FORWARD IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

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We are pleased to announce the commissioning of the 500MVA 330/220/33KV Mukuni Substation in a quest to boost power supply to various sectors of our economy. The commissioning of this substation will significantly reduce the power deficit and deliver economic dividends to our people in the short and long term. Furthermore, this commissioning signifies the corporation’s positive steps towards the improvement of power supply and enhanced power trading among market players of the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP). It is worth noting that this project falls within the scope of… Read More Here
Congo plans border post expansion as mining trucks endure up to 60 km queues 9 Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia 

Congo plans border post expansion as mining trucks endure up to 60 km queues

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Democratic Republic of Congo plans to expand its main border post with Zambia, a source close to its government said, to ease truck queues of up to 60 km that copper miners have faced this year due to increased production and inadequate infrastructure. The backlog of trucks at Kasumbalesa, a border town and the main exit point for metals exports from Congo, is an example of supply chain disruption that will make it harder to meet future demand for copper, essential for electric vehicles. “A construction project for a second… Read More Here
ANGLO AMERICAN INVESTS IN SANERGY ORGANIC WASTE UPCYCLING 10 Mining in Zambia Energy 

ANGLO AMERICAN INVESTS IN SANERGY ORGANIC WASTE UPCYCLING

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Anglo American has agreed to lead the latest investment round of Sanergy Inc, an organic waste upcycling business with operations in Kenya. Sanergy’s innovative solutions are helping to transform how fast-growing cities in the developing world manage waste by upcycling it into high value agriculture and energy products – such as insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertiliser for regenerative farming and biomass fuel for sustainable, localised power sources. Sanergy’s zero-waste approach, founded on the principles of circularity, contributes to protecting human health and reducing environmental emissions, promoting sustainable agriculture,… Read More Here

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