Mining in Zambia - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Copper production from top ten companies to increase by up to 3.8%

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 admin

Production from the world’s top 10 copper mining companies decreased in 2020, albeit by a marginal 0.2% to 11.76 million tonnes, according to UK-based analytics firm GlobalData. Although the initial impact of the covid-19 pandemic on global mining operations was immense, six of the 10 largest copper producers still succeeded in increasing output for the year. The highest increase in copper production was by Canada’s First Quantum, which, despite all the challenges, reported 10.4% growth in 2020. The company’s Sentinel mine in Zambia and Cobre Panama were key contributors to… Read More Here

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Zambia Gold Deposit | Minrom

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 arnbethnic

Minrom was requested by a renowned gold company in Zambia to conduct geological exploration programmes on two individual sites in Zambia for potential gold deposits. Zambia is geologically comprised of several individual craton terrains, which include stable cratons, Pan-African mobile belts, sedimentary successions, and post-Karoo sedimentary cover. The geology of the central province of Zambia hosts predominantly three supracrustal successions, these include the Muva Supergroup, Katanga Supergroup, and the Karoo Supergroup. The project area is located within the Quaternary sediment consisting alluvium, colluvium and laterite succession surrounding the Mkushi River… Read More Here

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US $260m Kazungula bridge in Southern Africa officially opened

May 12, 2021May 13, 2021 admin

Botswana and Zambia in Southern Africa have officially opened the US $260m Kazungula bridge. Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi and Zambian President Edgar Lungu presided over the ceremony to mark the opening of Kazungula. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa also attended the ceremony. The 923m road and rail bridge is expected to alleviate congestion at one of Africa’s busiest border crossings in neighbouring Zimbabwe. It will offer a faster and cheaper alternative to a route via Beitbridge on… Read More Here

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INVENTORY AUDITOR AND SHIPMENT | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR2998| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Procurement and Logistics Apply now Purpose of the role: Perform Inventory transactions as required as well as the ANSI process, and to ensure stock accuracy within the warehouse. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Carries out all Inventory Transaction functions in the system to rectify stock balances and descriptions Catalogues new Items into the system Routinely carries out a review of all stock item description in the system to remove duplicates Performs routine stock audits within the warehouse Shipment processing to ensure correct landed cost of items in… Read More Here

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GoviEx mining license in Zambia re-instated

May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 admin

GoviEx Uranium has received a letter from the Mining Cadastre Department of the Republic of Zambia notifying the Company that the previously cancelled Chirundu Mining License (12634-HQ-LML) has been re-instated. “We are very pleased and warmly welcome the decision made by the Mining Cadastre concerning the reinstatement of the Chirundu mining license and believe this decision was well considered and in the best interests of all stakeholders both in Zambia and abroad,” states GoviEx’s Executive Chairman, Govind Friedland. “The Zambian Government has indicated its strategy to diversify its mining industry… Read More Here

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IDENTIFYING AND MITIGATING MINING RISKS – INSIZWE PRIVATE BROKERS

May 9, 2021May 10, 2021 arnbethnic

It is important for mining companies to have good analysis of best suited insurance alternatives at their disposal to mitigate mining risks. Situated in Lusaka Zambia but servicing the mining industry in DRC and Zambia, Insizwe Private Brokers helps mining companies identify risks that are involved in mining and offer solutions on how best one can mitigate these risks. Insizwe helps to negotiate competitive terms with different Insurance providers to obtain a wider range of covers at a more competitive price to meet the risk needs and budget of the… Read More Here

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FQM HAUL ROAD INVESTMENT SAVES $5M IN TYRE WEAR

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 arnbethnic

SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA – Investment in design and management of its haul road network has reduced annual spending on the haul fleet at First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi Mine by US$5 million. Good pit road maintenance has reduced damage to the tyres – worth US$31,000 each – on its fleet of 82 massive US$3.8 million haul trucks that move 10 million tonnes of copper ore and waste rock to crushers, stockpiles and dumps every month. Roads are a critical component to a mine’s productivity as they facilitate movement of waste and ore. A… Read More Here

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HYDRAULIC SPECIALIST, FIELD MAINTENANCE | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR2882| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Engineering Apply now Core duties and Responsibilities Assist the superintendent and/or solve the hydraulic system related problems and failures on board of the equipment in the day to day fleet operations. Provide on request optimal technical support in case of equipment malfunctioning. Spot problems/risks and carry out checks on the control systems/applications, thereby identifying possible sources of malfunctioning risks or incorrect use promptly and avoiding problems. Ensure the hydraulic equipment is being maintained to the company standards and the certifying authorities/OEM. Commission hydraulic installations in consultation… Read More Here

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HEALTHY & SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR2930| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Healthy & Safety Apply now General Role Purpose To administer, plan, organise and coordinate environmental, health and safety activities as well as advise management on safety related issues and consequently develop/coordinate environmental and safety policies and procedures Qualifications Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety / Business related course Clear understanding of workers’ compensation laws and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requirements Core Specific Responsibilities Data capture, analysis and circulation of the daily safety report to all employee Educate staff and management on how to prevent… Read More Here

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PRESSURE WATER OPERATOR | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR2891| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Process Apply now Overall Job Purpose To ensure the utilisation of the On Stream Analyser and plant sampling systems by eliminating obstacles to the free flow of sample to the OSA and sample receival systems. 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 all OSA sampling systems and plant metallurgical accounting sampling systems, inclusive of the multiplexer, from point of sampling to point of offtake to the OSA. Wear… Read More Here