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Kagem optimistic about Zambia’s gemstone future 1 Gemstones Mining in Zambia 

Kagem optimistic about Zambia’s gemstone future

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Gemstone miner Kagem Mining has reinforced the Zambian government’s optimistic outlook for the future of Zambia’s gemstone and wider mining sector. Kagem on January 7 hosted Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul C Kabuswe at its mine site in Lufwanyama as he toured the gemstone-rich district to gain a better understanding of the operations and activities in the area. The Kagem emerald mine is 75%-owned by London-listed Gemfields, in partnership with the Zambian government’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), which owns 25%. Kabuswe noted that now more than ever – and in light… Read More Here
First Quantum sets out vaccination policy for Zambia mines 2 Mining in Zambia Safety & Health 

First Quantum sets out vaccination policy for Zambia mines

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First Quantum Minerals has clarified Covid-19 vaccination protocols at its Kansanshi mine, in Solwezi, and its Sentinel mine, in Kalumbila, both in Zambia. It is also calling on all citizens to be vaccinated, in support of the Zambian government’s efforts to drive vaccination rates in the country. The protocols are aimed at encouraging all employees and contractors to be vaccinated, while also respecting everyone’s right to decide whether they get vaccinated. The company will require those working in close proximity to others to be vaccinated. Only those who are vaccinated will be… Read More Here
Kagem spearheads new transparency measure on tax 3 Mining in Zambia Gemstones 

Kagem spearheads new transparency measure on tax

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Gemfields, which operates the Kagem emerald mine in Lufwanyama, is inviting governance bodies, mining organisations, industry observers and host governments to adopt the ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’. This is a new measure promoting greater transparency regarding the level of natural resource wealth shared with the governments of host countries. The G-Factor for Natural Resources is intended to be an uncomplicated indicator of the percentage of a natural resource company’s revenue that is paid to the host country government in primary and direct taxes, plus – where the host government is… Read More Here
First Quantum adds GM leader development programme to Zambia initiatives 4 Mining in Zambia Mining Companies 

First Quantum adds GM leader development programme to Zambia initiatives

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TSX-listed First Quantum Minerals has embarked on a new GM Leadership Development Programme in Zambia to mould talented staff into capable leaders. This is expected to build on the success of the mining company’s CEO training programme that saw seven talented employees receive mentorship and training in senior management roles to drive long-term sustainable growth. “Twenty years ago, First Quantum had copper output of about 10 000 t/y and, as of 2020, we are producing more than 779 000 t, which shows the rapid rate at which we are growing. What has also become clear over the years is that… Read More Here
FLOTATION OPERATOR | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 5 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

FLOTATION OPERATOR | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

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Requisition Number: JR4371| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Category: Process Apply now Overall Job Purpose To ensure that all reagents are dosed to the flotation circuit to enable maximum extraction of copper from the ore processed. To do this while keeping people safe, protecting the equipment, and ensuring that no discharges occur to environment Specific Job Responsibility Area of accountability is the reagent delivery systems from point of offtake at the discharge side of reagent delivery pumps, to point of delivery to the process. Specific systems include pH modifier (lime), activator (NaSH or Na2S), collector… Read More Here
OPERATOR, KOMATSU 860/960 RIGID HAUL TRUCK | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 6 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

OPERATOR, KOMATSU 860/960 RIGID HAUL TRUCK | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

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Requisition Number: JR4444| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Category: Mining Apply now Purpose of Role Reporting to the Area Supervisor, the 860/960 Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Haul Truck to haul material to designated locations. Specific Job Responsibility The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include; Conduct pre start and post inspection of a Truck. Ensuring that the house keeping of the truck is maintained to good standard Ensuring that the truck operation KPIs are being achieved in a safe manner Report any machine defects… Read More Here
ARTISAN FITTER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 7 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

ARTISAN FITTER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

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Requisition Number: JR4394| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Category: Mining Apply now Purpose of the role: The position of the fitter is to maximize plant availability through, maintaining the operational integrity of the plant & equipment in order to achieve production targets. Reporting directly to the Mechanical Supervisor, you shall be responsible for providing the highest quality services and that all services provided are performed within a safe and timely manner​. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Perform all plant maintenance tasks in a safe, timely and to a high quality and preventing any rework. Be a… Read More Here
Zambia: UPND Government to find competent investor to take over KCM- Mines Minister 9 Mining Companies Mining in Zambia 

Zambia: UPND Government to find competent investor to take over KCM- Mines Minister

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Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Paul Kabuswe has said that the UPND Government will find a competent investor, to take over Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) on the Copperbelt once the liquidation process of the mine comes to an end. Addressing KCM workers, who wrote a petition to President Hakainde Hichilema, Mr. Kabuswe said consultations are underway on which investor will take over the mining giant. The Mines Minister said Government is aware of the operational challenges that resulted in ruining the welfare of thousands of workers and their families.… Read More Here
IDC takes steps to restructure ZESCO, seeks to split firm into three separate units 10 Energy Mining in Zambia 

IDC takes steps to restructure ZESCO, seeks to split firm into three separate units

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The Industrial Development Corporation has announced plans to restructure state power utility ZESCO. Through a tender published in the Daily Mail of Tuesday, January 4th 2022, the IDC wants to engage a Consultant who will undertake financial and operational restructuring of ZESCO. The IDC says the Consulant should also assess the possibility of segregating ZESCO’s main divisions such as generation, transmission and distribution into separate units. IDC stated that the splitting of ZESCO should not only provide financial relief by disposing off loss making assets but will also enhance control… Read More Here

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