Mining and Energy event to celebrate its 10th Anniversary virtually 1 Events & Expos Mining in Zambia 

Mining and Energy event to celebrate its 10th Anniversary virtually

The Zambia International Mining & Energy Conference & Exhibition, which has been Zambia’s leading mining and energy meeting for the past decade, will commemorate its tenth anniversary with a virtual version on the 4th and 5th of May, 2021. The organizers of ZIMEC 2021, namely the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Ministry of Energy, Chamber of Mines of Zambia in collaboration with AME Trade Ltd, have agreed to organize this year’s edition online for the safety of our participants. A virtual show, a networking program that allows participants to… Read More Here
FQM reveals innovation culture behind its success 2 Mining Companies Mining in Zambia 

FQM reveals innovation culture behind its success

Fluctuating commodity prices, unstable taxes and the outbreak of COVID-19 have been the significant challenges faced by the mining sector. Despite the many obstacles, First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has managed to remain viable and increase production. However part of what has helped sustain the mine through the hardships is its insistence in making innovation a critical pillar of its operations, a particularly important factor given low ore grades, accompanying low margins, and the need for efficiency and economies of scale to maintain profitability. “We believe that innovation is an unreplaceable… Read More Here
SUPERINTENDENT, UG MINING PROJECT | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 3 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

SUPERINTENDENT, UG MINING PROJECT | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR2703| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: Fixed-Term| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Mining Apply now Purpose Provide leadership to owners’ team, contractor, and construction workers and to ensure compliance and management in accordance with the tender model and ensure all statutory requirements are met as per the Mining Regulation 204(3), Explosives Regulation 105(1), Mines and Minerals (Environmental) Regulations 3(2). Lead and manage project stakeholders and develop effective relationships through project activity and delivery in a brownfield’s environment. Key Responsibilities Direct, manage, plan, organize, supervise, review, control and approve all underground and surface works, in order to deliver it… Read More Here
ASSISTANT MINE PLANNING ENGINEER DRILL AND BLAST | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 4 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

ASSISTANT MINE PLANNING ENGINEER DRILL AND BLAST | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR2592| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Mining Apply now Overall Job Purpose The Assistant Mining Engineer – Drill & Blast designs, is responsible and accountable for delivering Drill and blast designs inclusive of timing designs and post blast fragmentation analysis. Specific Job Responsibility Drill designs as required by the drill scheduling engineer. Blast designs to follow all drill designs Be the second point of contact for the mining production team regarding drill and blast designs Ensure that all monitoring systems regarding blast analysis are maintained. Ensuring that designs take cognisance of all… Read More Here
Dangote Sells Cement For N1, 800 In Zambia, N3, 500 In Nigeria 5 Cement Mining in Zambia 

Dangote Sells Cement For N1, 800 In Zambia, N3, 500 In Nigeria

The Dangote Cement Group sells its product in Southern African country, Zambia, for at most 110 Kwacha which equals to about N1, 800 in Nigeria, while the same product sells for not less than N3, 500. The Zambia Board of Commissioners of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said it ordered Lafarge Zambia Plc, Dangote Cement Zambia Limited and Mpande Limestone Limited to revert to the cement prices ranging between Kwacha 99 to Kwacha 110 after there was uproar over its recent increment. The Board also fined Lafarge Zambia Plc… Read More Here
ROPE SHOVEL SPECIALIST | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 6 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

ROPE SHOVEL SPECIALIST | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR1722| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Engineering Apply now Purpose of the role: Implement and continuously improve the equipment maintenance strategy for the loading equipment and ensure they are effectively executed including all preventative maintenance tasks and condition monitoring data collection. Ensure world* class maintenance indicators across the loading units’ fleet. Manage shutdowns, rebuilds, major component replacementtasks accordingly to high maintenance and safety standards ensuring a quality and timely execution. Key Responsibilities: The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include; Ensure all repairs and maintenance activities are carried… Read More Here
OPERATOR, MOBILE CRANE | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 7 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

OPERATOR, MOBILE CRANE | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR2674| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: Fixed-Term| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Mining Apply now Purpose To safely operate large mobile cranes between 50 and 200 tons, for all purposes regarding maintenance and construction. Key Responsibilities 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. Conduct daily inspections on the crane to ensure safe, reliable operation… Read More Here
COORDINATOR, PRODUCTION - DRILLING| MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 8 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

COORDINATOR, PRODUCTION – DRILLING| MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR2685| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Engineering Apply now Purpose of the role: Responsible for the management and execution of drilling operations to meet safety, quality, volume and cost targets on a Shift/Crew Key Responsibilities: PLANING AND PROGRAMMING: The Coordinator, Drilling will be responsible for Integrating “on” and “new” work into the production schedule seamlessly by; Implementing drilling plans to meet drilling goals and targets. Ensuring that there is enough manpower and machines to meet drilling targets. Identifying and planning clean-ups on drilling blocks a week in advance with the superintendent. Optimizing… Read More Here
First Quantum Minerals spends US$1.65 billion in Zambia in 2020 9 Mining in Zambia Mining Companies 

First Quantum Minerals spends US$1.65 billion in Zambia in 2020

Zambia’s largest mining company is forging ahead in its quest to engage more local people in its supply chain to strengthen Zambian-owned businesses and boost the local economy. The company procured US$1.65 billion (K36.3 billion) of goods and services from companies registered in Zambia in 2020, representing 85% of the total spending by its two mines: Kansanshi in Solwezi and Sentinel in Kalumbila. Last year’s figures – which include local procurement of fuel, electricity and equipment from local agents – bring to US$4.49 billion the total spent locally in the… Read More Here
Glencore confirms completion of Mopani stake sale 10 Mining Companies Mining in Zambia 

Glencore confirms completion of Mopani stake sale

Diversified miner Glencore has confirmed that its 81.2%-owned subsidiary Carlia Investments Corp has completed the the sale of its interest in Mopani Copper Mines to Zambian State-owned ZCCM Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH). Glencore retains offtake rights in respect of Mopani’s production. ZCCM-IH notes in a separate statement that it is pleased that the conditions precedent to the transaction have been satisfied. “ZCCM-IH is now the holder of 100% of the issued shares in Mopani, transforming the company from an investment company to owning and operating a multibillion-dollar mining asset in Zambia. The… Read More Here

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