Mining in Zambia - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

SUPERINTENDENT,LOAD & HAUL | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 1

Requisition Number: JR3499| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: Fixed Term| Location: Solwezi Apply now Job description: Overall Purpose The Load and Haul Superintendent is responsible for the management of all personnel, resources and processes associated with the Sentinel Mine Load and Hall operations. The role requires a consistent focus and attention towards the achievement of safety, production, quality and cost objectives through the efficient application of the ultra-class mining fleet. The key purpose is the achievement of ore and waste mining volumes in a safe, quality driven and cost effective manner with the overall mine plan. Specific… Read More Here

Copper Mining in Zambia

Tertiary’s subsidiary looks to acquire Zambian copper prospects

August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 admin

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has announced that its subsidiary Luangwa Minerals has entered into an option agreement with Mwashia Resources to acquire up to a 90% joint venture interest in five large exploration licences in Zambia considered prospective for copper. The agreement covers exploration licence 27069-HQ-LEL, also known as Jack’s Licence, and the rights to option four additional and separate licences on the same terms. Jack’s Licence is underlain by Lower Roan Group rocks which are known to host the major copper mines in the Central African Copperbelt. “We are delighted to have secured this option agreement with Mwashia over five… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Gemstones

Gemfields increases production after disruptions of 2020

August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 admin

Gemstone miner Gemfields’ 75%-owned Kagem emerald mine, in Zambia, produced 10.34-million carats of gemstones, including emeralds and beryls during the first half of the year, while its Mozambique-based Montepuez ruby mine, in Mozambique, produced 2.05-million carats. This is despite the Kagem mine not having produced in January and February, while production at its Montepuez mine was suspended in January. In terms of gemstone sales, 270 000 ct of stones from the Kagem mine were offered for auction during March, all of which were sold for $31.4-million. Montepuez’s first-half production of 260 000 ct… Read More Here

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Local Processing and Smelting in DRC and Zambia

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 majorie_ckm

The mining industry has diversified operations in both Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo within the past few years. As these expansions occur, there is need for mining companies to develop more processing units in form of smelters and refineries in the region. The development of smelters and refineries can primarily appear to be steep in price but there are many advantages to having direct access to processing facilities within the mining region. For instance, local processing has a faster turn-around time. Minerals can be processed within a short amount… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper

FQM CELEBRATES ITS SILVER JUBILEE

July 30, 2021August 2, 2021 admin

Twenty-five years ago this month, the company that would grow to become Zambia’s largest copper miner – First Quantum Minerals (FQM) – was born.It was during the privatisation era of the 1990s that the FQM CEO and Chairman Philip Pascall and local businessman Lamaswala Kwalela came up with the idea to set up a mine, after the duo’s initial plan to venture into agriculture and animal ranching failed to come to fruition. From humble beginnings processing the tailing dumps of copper ore at Bwana Mkubwa in Ndola, the company has… Read More Here

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QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR2805| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: Fixed Term| Location: Solwezi Apply now Job description: Purpose of the role: To ensure compliance with OEM standards on all components under repair. This key objective will be to be present on site to inspect and ensure that the rebuild/repair company follow OEM recommendations when working on Mobile components. The candidate will also monitor the reliability of both the components repaired/rebuilt and the company executing the repairs/rebuild. The QC engineer is also responsible for the management and tracking of all warranties within the Mobile maintenance department. This role is… Read More Here

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SUPERINTENDENT CENTRAL WORKSHOPS | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR3438| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: Fixed Term| Location: Solwezi Apply now Job description: Overall Job Purpose The position of Superintendent Central Workshops will manage the Engineering functions of the Light vehicles, Medium vehicles, load shifting, component rebuild, steel fabrication and salvage yard sections. This will include overseeing field and administration requirements of these sections. The Superintendent will oversee the general safety, productivity, work schedules, work quality and coordination with other Superintendents to ensure team work. Reporting directly to the Assistant Manager, Business Support, you shall be responsible for providing the highest quality services and… Read More Here

Copper Mining in Zambia

First Quantum shelves plan to sell stake in Zambian copper mines

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 admin

First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) has shelved plans to sell a stake in its Zambian copper mines, chief operating officer Tristan Pascall said on Wednesday. China’s Jiangxi Copper had been speculated as a potential suitor for minority interests in First Quantum’s Kansanshi and Sentinel mines. First Quantum on Tuesday flagged rising costs on the back of higher Zambian royalty rates driven by increased copper prices. “There has been limited progress” on talks with the Zambian government for terms which would pave the way for an expansion of ore processing at… Read More Here

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AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN | MINING CAREERS AT BARRICK LUMWANA, ZAMBIA

July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 admin

Category: Maintenance | Requisition number: 092787| Location: Lumwana Mine, Kalumbila Zambia. |Reporting to: Supervisor – Shift Apply now Position: Air Conditioning Technician (X2) Lumwana Mining Company Limited (LMC), a copper mining company owned by Barrick Gold Corporation is situated in the North Western region of Zambia, some 300 km west of the Zambian Copperbelt and 95 km south west of the provincial capital of Solwezi. The mine is a multi-pit, multi staged operation mining approximately 100MT of ore and waste per annum and producing copper concentrates containing an average of 120,000 tonnes of copper metal per… Read More Here

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BELT SPLICER,TILLER AND RUBBER LINING | MINING CAREERS AT BARRICK LUMWANA, ZAMBIA

July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 admin

Category: Process | Requisition number: 092795| Location: Lumwana Mine, Kalumbila Zambia. |Reporting to: Reporting to: Supervisor – Belting Splicing and Ceramic Tiling/Rubber Lining Apply now Position: Belt Splicer, Tiller and Rubber Lining X 2 Lumwana Mining Company Limited (LMC), a copper mining company owned by Barrick Gold Corporation is situated in the North Western region of Zambia, some 300 km west of the Zambian Copperbelt and 95 km south west of the provincial capital of Solwezi. The mine is a multi-pit, multi staged operation mining approximately 100MT of ore and waste per annum and producing copper… Read More Here