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HR BUSINESS PARTNER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 1

Requisition Number: JR3768| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Category: Human Resource Apply now Overall Job Purpose To provide end to end HR consultancy service to the designated departmental clients and creating solutions that drive / impact change. The position exists in order to provide support and educate line managers in the execution of HR-related activities and monitor line adherence to HR best practice and principles in order to help the mine achieve pre-eminence through its people. To act as a principle point of contact and develop collaborative relationships that impact business outcomes. Specific Job… Read More Here

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27 Kansanshi Mine Workers Dismissed For Illegal Protest

September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 admin

Lupindula Mwenya-Twenty seven of the two hundred and seventy five employees that were suspended by Kansanshi Mining PLC for engaging in a sit in protest have been dismissed. This comes a week after two hundred and seventy five unionized employees at Kansanshi Mining Plc were suspended for conducting an illegal sit in protest over the Introduction of a Private pension scheme. Mine Workers Union of Zambia Secretary General GOERGE MUMBA says two hundred and nine workers have been issued with final warnings by management and have since resumed work. Speaking… Read More Here

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Gemfields records strong six-month performance

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 admin

JSE-listed Gemfields expects to report a net profit after tax of $23.8-million for the six months to June 30, compared with the $56.7-million net loss after tax reported for the comparative six-month period in 2020. In rand terms, the net profit after tax is expected to be R346-million. Earnings a share are expected to be $0.02 or R0.24. Gemfields’ two key operating assets, the Montepuez ruby mine, in Mozambique, and the Kagem mine, in Zambia, generated revenues of $58.9-million and $31.2-million, respectively, during the period. Gemfields reiterates in a trading… Read More Here

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FQM confirms strike at its Kansanshi Mine- Zambia

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 admin

First Quantum Mining and Operations Limited has revealed that its employees at Kansanshi Mine embarked on a strike. The company said this through a press statement. “Last Evening( Thursday) a small number of First Quantum Mining and Operations Limited (FQMO) Mining Division employees took illegal strike action at the Kansanshi Mine. Shift employees from the FQMO Mining Division downed tools at the start of the night shift on Thursday 9 September 2021. Subsequently, at the start of their shift, the day shift crew of Friday 10 September also downed tools.… Read More Here

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APM to establish gold processing plant in Nairobi

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 admin

Alinani Precious Metals (APM), a Zambian company, has revealed intentions to establish a Sh1 billion gold processing plant on Nairobi’s Mombasa Road, aimed at artisanal miners. The gold refinery project, which will begin building in early September, will allow miners to derive value from their mineral resources rather than only exporting raw commodities, according to APM Chief Executive Bupe Chipando. “Alinani Precious Metals will have the ability to generate and distil about 300 kilogrammes of gold per day with state-of-the-art equipment and machinery,” Mr Chipando in a statement. Small-scale or… Read More Here

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SAFETY SPECIALIST | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR3704| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Category: Health & Safety Apply now Overall Job Purpose The primary role of the safety specialist is to improve safety management at Kalumbila Minerals Ltd, through provision of intra and inter-departmental support. This will be facilitated directly, through involvement in all operational aspects and indirectly, alignment of the safety management system with ISO 45001. Further to this, the safety specialist will be required to lead and assist the current Safety Department Superintendents with critical projects and tasks, to ensure the following within the safety, industrial hygiene… Read More Here

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First Quantum plans ‘world’s largest’ truck trolley fleet of Liebherr T 284s

September 16, 2021 admin

First Quantum has ordered three trucks for Sentinel copper mine in Zambia and eight for Cobre Panama. Liebherr has confirmed that First Quantum recently confirmed an order for 11 trolley-capable T 284 trucks to add to its fleets at mines in Panama and Zambia. First Quantum has ordered three trucks for Sentinel copper mine in Zambia and eight trucks for Cobre Panama copper mine. The deal comes after two Liebherr T 284 trucks with the Trolley Assist System were commissioned at Sentinel copper mine in 2016 and testing of the… Read More Here

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Jubilee completes three transactions to expand Zambia tailings projects

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 admin

Aim- and AltX-listed metals processing company Jubilee Metals Group has made significant further progress at its copper and cobalt tailings projects, in Zambia, with the successful execution of three strategic transactions. The transactions, worth a combined $24.77-million, include the Kitwe tailings project – which includes Project Elephant and the Ndola tailings project – Project Roan and the Mufulira project. With the completion of the transactions, Jubilee will hold a 100% interest across its integrated southern refining strategy, which includes the Sable copper and cobalt refinery with a 14 000 t/y copper… Read More Here

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

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR3698| 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… Read More Here

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OPERATOR, LIEBHERR 9100 HE | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR3697| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Category: Mining Apply now Purpose of Role Reporting to the Area Supervisor, the Liebherr 9100 Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Liebherr 9100 loading unit. Specific Job Responsibility The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include; Must be able to communicate to supervisor and dispatch (modular) effectively. Digging following sequence whenever possible (starting with safe cut to the clean-up cut) Spotting trucks correctly for good productivity and safety of the trucks. Operator must ensure the loading area… Read More Here