Mining in Zambia - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

COORDINATOR, MECHANICAL- OXYGEN PLANT UTILITIES & SERVICES | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR2866| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: Fixed Term| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Smelter Apply now KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop, formulate and continuously review the targets for the mechanical department to achieve the business objectives and manage the performance results to achieve the targets and plans in the area of his appointment. Review the ordering of all mechanical spares procured with the objective of eliminating the risk of operational downtime in case of equipment/component failure Asses the mechanical asset inventory/equipment and systems and develop the maintenance systems to achieve the availability for meeting the business objectives Through the inventory… Read More Here

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GoviEx, Hydro Tech sign drilling contract for Mutanga project

May 31, 2021June 6, 2021 admin

GoviEx Uranium Inc. has sealed a drilling contract with Hydro Tech Drilling & Exploration (Hydro Tech) to undertake exploration and resource delineation drilling programs on Mutanga Uranium project. “With the reissued Chirundu Mining Permit we are keen to get back to advancing our Zambian assets with the development of Mutanga. The Project benefits from very simple and straightforward operations due to low-waste stripping, low acid consumption and potentially one of the lowest capital expenditure requirements of its African peers needed to get into production,” said Daniel Major, Chief Executive Officer… Read More Here

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FQM DISCLOSES $850 MILLION IN CONTRIBUTIONS TO ZAMBIA IN 2020

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 arnbethnic

SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA – Zambia’s largest taxpayer, First Quantum Minerals (FQM), paid more than US$850 million in taxes, royalties, duties and fees to the Zambian government, along with community and infrastructure expenditure in 2020. To put it into perspective, the contribution paid to Zambia represents 78% of the entire contribution FQM paid globally. The company also has operations in Australia, Finland, Mauritania, Panama, Spain and Turkey, as well as exploration prospects in a number of other countries. The figures were disclosed through FQM’s annual Tax Transparency and Contributions to Government Report. Originally… Read More Here

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Central Copper Resources raises US$3 million for acquisition

May 27, 2021May 27, 2021 admin

Central Copper Resources (CCR) has announced the successful completion of its US$3 million group pre-IPO capital raise and the acquisition of Armada Minerals in Zambia. The Company has successfully raised US$3 million in pre-IPO funding, including an investment of US$2 million from a TSX and NYSE-listed US$1 billion market cap. company. CCR will now look to finalise the necessary documentation ahead of its planned IPO next quarter. Kevin van Wouw, CEO, commented: “We are delighted to have completed this pre-IPO fundraising of c.US$3 million, with support from both existing and… Read More Here

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

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR3095| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: Fixed Term| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Engineering Apply now Purpose of Role To safely execute work according to the prescribed standards while ensuring the safety of self and others Key Responsibilities The holder of 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 resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function. Maintenance works in the Back End… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Taxes

Zambia at odds with copper miners over new tax regime

May 22, 2021May 22, 2021 admin

Zambia’s new tax regime has resulted in significantly higher royalty bills than in the past, pitting the nation against copper mining companies. Zambia is Africa’s second-largest copper producer, behind only the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of 1552 GMT, the London Metal Exchange three-month copper price was trading at $10,406.50/mt ($4.72/lb), up from a record high of $10,747.50/mt on May 10. The price was $5,249/mt a year ago when the COVID-19 pandemic first struck. Zambia uses a sliding scale to determine its mining royalty rate for copper, linked to… Read More Here

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First Quantum Minerals Announces Sale of 30% of Ravensthorpe Nickel for $240 Million

May 22, 2021May 22, 2021 arnbethnic

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum” or the “Company”) (TSX:FM) today announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell a 30% equity interest in the Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation (“Ravensthorpe”) in Western Australia for cash consideration of $240 million to POSCO, one of the world’s largest steel producers (the “Transaction”). First Quantum will retain a 70% interest in Ravensthorpe and continue to be the operator. The proceeds of the transaction will be used to reduce the Company’s debt. In addition to the Transaction, POSCO and First Quantum have also… Read More Here

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MAINTENANCE PLANNER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR2997| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: Fixed Term| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Engineering Apply now Section: Planning & Statutory Compliance Position reports to: Planning Supervisor Purpose To diligently execute maintenance planning & scheduling functions according to instructions and prescribed standards. To ensure that optimum equipment availability and reliability is realised. To ensure the provision of cost effective maintenance services within the designated area. The post holder will contribute to the provision of a high quality service to internal customers of the Company. The post holder’s specific responsibility will be to deliver an effective and responsive maintenance management service.… Read More Here

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H.E.R FITTER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR2810| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Mining Apply now Purpose of the role: The position exists to carry out troubleshooting and repairs on the fleet of Haul Trucks according to OEM specifications and standards. Responsible to execute both planned and unplanned maintenance work activities on a shift by shift basis safely and effectively. The shift Artisan will perform maintenance activities in a safe and effective manner with the aim of delivering results that meet quality standards and company expectations Key Duties and Responsibilities: Identify Work Carry out equipment inspections and ensure corrective… Read More Here

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H.E.R FITTER ANCILLARY | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR2993| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Mining Apply now Purpose of the role: The position exists to maintain the complete fleet of Ancillary equipment to the OEM specifications and standards. Responsible to execute both planned and unplanned maintenance work activities on a shift by shift basis safely and effectively. The shift Artisan will perform maintenance activities in a safe and effective manner with the aim of delivering results that meet quality standards and company expectations Key Duties and Responsibilities: Identify Work Carry out equipment inspections and ensure corrective work is identified before… Read More Here