Mining in Zambia - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Zambia and DRC sign Cooperating Agreements to Start Manufacturing Electric Batteries 1

Head of State Félix Tshisekedi and his Zambian counterpart Hakainde Hichilema decide to harmonize their development policies and strategies vis-à-vis the mining and industrial sector for the success of the market relating to the establishment of a value in the electric battery and clean energy sector. To do this, they have set up a framework called “Battery Council of the Republic of Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC – Zambia Battery Council). “Our two brotherly states agree to set up a common governance framework, called the Battery Council of… Read More Here

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GoviEx ramps up at Mutanga, targeting feasibility study

April 29, 2022May 1, 2022 admin1 Comment

Canada-based GoviEx Uranium has started its 2022 field programme at its 100%-owned and mine-permitted Mutanga uranium project, in Zambia, which is planned to be developed following the company’s flagship Madaouela uranium project, in Niger. The field programme will target key aspects that will assist to progress Mutanga towards completion of a feasibility study and potential subsequent funding and construction. The planned field programme includes 15 500 m of infill drilling, with the aim to upgrade Mutanga’s Dibwe East resource from the inferred to the indicated category, extending the work completed… Read More Here

Copper Mining in Zambia

Zambia’s ZCCM-IH to appoint adviser to restructure Mopani Copper Mines

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 admin

Zambia’s state mining investment firm ZCCM-IH is in the process of appointing a financial adviser to restructure Mopani Copper Mines and help find an investor for the copper mine, board chair Dolika Banda said on Friday. The appointment is “imminent”, Banda said, adding that ZCCM should find a new equity partner within the next six months to a year. Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema on Monday said the government is “very close” to finding an investor for Mopani. Zambia took on $1.5-billion in debt to buy Mopani from Glencore in January 2021 and has been… Read More Here

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Zambia “very close” to picking investor for Mopani copper mine

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 admin1 Comment

Zambia’s government is close to finding a private investor for Mopani Copper Mines, President Hakainde Hichilema said on Monday, in order to ramp up production at the mine, one of the biggest in the country. Zambia took on $1.5 billion in debt to buy Mopani from Glencore in January 2021 and has been looking ever since for a new investor for the mine, which needs significant investment to increase output. “We believe that with Mopani Copper Mines we are very close but I don’t want to be overambitious,” Hichilema told… Read More Here

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ARTISAN, FITTER | MINING CAREERS AT FQM, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 admin

Requisition Number: JR5292 | Contract Type: Fixed Term | Country: Zambia Location: Solwezi Category: Engineering Apply now Job description: JOB DESCRIPTION Job title: Artisan Fitter, Primary Smelting Site: Kansanshi Mining Plc Department: Smelter Engineering Section: Mechanical, Primary Smelter Position reports to: Senior Supervisor – Mechanical Grade: Direct reports: N/A Purpose To carry out Preventive and Corrective Maintenance activities on all Hot Metals (ISA, MSEF, WHB, ESP) Smelting equipment under the general guidance of the section’s supervisor(s). 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,… Read More Here

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SHIFT BOSS, PRODUCTION- BLASTING | MINING CAREERS AT FQM, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 admin

Requisition Number: JR 5261| Contract Type: on-going | Country: Zambia Location: Solwezi Category: Mining Apply now Job description: PURPOSE The Shift Boss is responsible for the safe, efficient and productive supervising of blast holes within the surface mining operation. The incumbent will also be responsible for assisting the Mine Captain in providing Technical Support to the Drilling Operations Team(s) and oversight to all blasting activities in line with the Mining Explosives Act and MR 213. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of blast workers including requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services Train workers in… Read More Here

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Fuel prices set to affect number of investors willing to invest in the mining sector- Zambia

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 admin

The Emeralds and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia-ESMAZ have stated that due to the high cost of fuel, the mining sector is expected to attract low investment this year. The increase in fuel prices, according to Association President Victor Kalesha, will reduce the number of investors willing to invest in the mining sector because mining is a high-cost venture, and an increase in fuel prices will result in higher production costs. In an exclusive interview, Kalesha said that artisanal small-scale miners and other small-scale miners had hoped that the… Read More Here

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Gemfields achieves record revenue for sold out March/April auction

April 20, 2022April 25, 2022 admin

Gemfields recorded a record $42.3-million in revenue from the sale of emeralds sourced from its Kagem mine in Lufwanyama. This was at auctions of its predominantly commercial-quality rough emeralds held in Jaipur, India, from March 15 to April 1. Of the 32 lots offered – 4.52-million carats in total – all were 100% sold out. Fifty-six companies placed bids and an average price of $9.37/ct was achieved – another record for Kagem’s commercial-quality auctions. Forty such auctions of Kagem-sourced gemstones (emeralds and beryl) hosted by Gemfields since July 2009 have… Read More Here

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DEEP-SOUTH RESOURCES EXPECT TO RESUME TRADING ON TUESDAY APRIL 19, 2022

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 arnbethnic

Deep-South Resources Inc. (TSXV: DSM) announced further to a discussion with the TSX Venture Exchange concerning the documents related to the Zambian exploration licences acquisition announced on April 7, 2022, Deep-South expect to resume trading on Tuesday April 19, 2022. Deep-South has signed a definitive earn-in agreement with World Class Mineral Ventures Ltd (“WCMV”) of Zambia to acquire up to 80% of three copper exploration licences in the center of the Zambian Copper belt, one of the most prolific copper belts in the world. The agreement: Deep-South holds the option to acquire up to 80%… Read More Here

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The price of copper fell slightly on the international metal market this weekend

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 arnbethnic

Copper, which is one of the main mining products exported from the Democratic Republic of Congo, is trading at 10,290.35 USD per ton on April 16 against 10,331.95 USD per ton at the start of the week, ie on April 14. In six (6) days, this product recorded a negative price difference of around 41.6 USD on its market value on the London Stock Exchange this weekend, reports the London Metal Exchange (LME) which represents 80 % of world trade. According to the experts, in January 2022, the price of… Read More Here