Mining in Zambia - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Glencore in final-stage talks over Mopani stake sale to Zambia 1

Glencore said on Friday it was in final-stage negotiations over a potential sale of its majority stake in Mopani Copper Mines to Zambia’s mining investment arm ZCCM-IH. Zambian state radio ZNBC earlier reported the government had concluded talks with Glencore, citing President Edgar Lungu. The report did not give details about the outcome of the negotiations, but said a deal was likely to be signed next week. Zambia’s state mining investment arm ZCCM-IH has been in talks to buy Glencore’s 73.1% stake in Mopani since August. Glencore’s stake is held through Carlis Investments Corp, a British Virgin… Read More Here

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Vedanta not coming back, chapter is closed – Lungu

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 admin

WE are not going back, Vedanta went and they are not coming back, declares President Edgar Lungu. And President Lungu says the more the mining companies produce, the better for the economy. Speaking at Konkola Copper Mines in Chililabombwe today, President Lungu said Vedanta, the owners of KCM, can go to any court in the world but would not return as “the chapter is closed”. President Lungu thanked KCM management for steering the ship and keeping the mine. He said the management at KCM had shown that Zambia had capacity… Read More Here

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ROCK TOOLS TECHNICAL SALES AND SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE (TSSR) | MINING CAREERS AT SANDVIK, ZAMBIA

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 admin

Company name: Sandvik | Company location: Kitwe, Zambia Apply now Safety and Environment Ensure a sound knowledge of and adherence to Sandvik Safety and Health system. Undertake safety audits and inspections as agreed. Strive to find safer ways for customers to work with Sandvik products. Business Growth and Development Work With The Rock Tools Sales Manager To Develop Plans To Enable Sales Growth Of Sandvik Rock Tools Business Within The Nominated Sales Region, Including Developing multi-level customer relationships on site, and where appropriate at corporate office level. Develop and maintain… Read More Here

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In blow to Vedanta, Zambian court rules KCM liquidator to stay in post

January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 admin

A Zambian court has ruled the state-appointed liquidator of Vedanta’s Konkola Copper Mines will not be discharged despite a November ruling ordering a halt to proceedings to allow Vedanta and minority KCM shareholder ZCCM-IH to pursue arbitration. The ruling is a blow to Vedanta, which has been locked in a legal battle since the Zambian government – which owns 20% of KCM through state mining investment firm ZCCM-IH – handed control of the business to a liquidator in May 2019. The government accused Vedanta of failing to honour licence conditions, including promised investment. The… Read More Here

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ZAMBIA: World Bank lends $65 million for sanitation around mining sites

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 admin

The World Bank is committing $65 million to finance an environmental remediation and restoration project around several mining sites in Zambia. Mining that benefits the Zambian economy has many impacts on the environment, including pollution that affects people’s health. Initiated by the Zambian government, the Zambia Mining and Environmental Remediation and Improvement Project (ZMERIP) aims to clean up the environment around mining sites. It now benefits from financial support of $65 million from the World Bank. The funds granted to the Zambian government will be used to clean up contaminated… Read More Here

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Mine suppliers want gold sub-sector re organised

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 admin

THERE is need for Government to reorganise the gold sub-sector by putting up infrastructure to promote value addition, Association of Mine Suppliers and Contractors (AMSC) president Augustine Mubanga has said. Giving the end of year perspective for the mining sector, Mr Mubanga said the gold subsector needs to be reorganised if the country is to derive maximum benefits from it. He said this should be done by putting up infrastructure that will promote value addition to gold, unlike exporting it in its raw form as has been the case with… Read More Here

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Zambia to buy gold from First Quantum to boost reserves

December 27, 2020December 27, 2020 arnbethnic

Zambia, which last month became Africa’s first pandemic-era default, will begin buying gold from Canada’s First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) and a state-owned miner for the first time in 25 years, as it seeks to boost foreign-exchange reserves currently near record lows. Under a gold-buying deal inked Friday between the country’s central bank and First Quantum, Zambia will acquire all the gold produced as a by-product of the company’s Kansanshi copper mine. The operation generated 145,000 ounces of gold in 2019 and is expected to produce 220,000–235,000 tonnes of copper, and 120,000–130,000 ounces… Read More Here

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OFFICER, WELLNESS | MINING CAREER AT FQM,KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

December 24, 2020December 24, 2020 admin

Requisition Number: JR1807| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Healthy and Safety Apply now Job purpose The Wellness officer is responsible for promoting holistic wellness within the company through designed outreach programs. Wellness is a holistic concept. Devising ways to get a population to be both physically and mentally healthy is a core responsibility. It is therefore a people-facing role and the incumbent will need to be personable, communicative, and motivating. The wellness officer will report directly to the wellness coordinator. Duties and responsibilities The main duty of the Wellness officer is to provide assistance… Read More Here

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TECHNICIAN, WATER TREATMENT | MINING CAREER AT FQM,KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

December 24, 2020December 24, 2020 admin

Requisition Number: JR1806| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Environmental Apply now Overall Job Purpose: The role exists to oversee day to day activities at the sentinel water treatment plant to ensure quality output of the product. Specific Job Responsibility: Lead a team of assistants in day-to-day operations of the treatment, production, packaging and distribution of bottled drinking water. Maintain good standard hygiene practices during the operations and the surrounding environment. Monitor and maintain all applicable production permits and ensure that the facility complies with all government regulations and company policies. Conduct physical verification of… Read More Here

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COORDINATOR- TRUCK SHOP | MINING CAREER AT FQM,KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 admin

Requisition Number: JR1610| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Engineering Apply now To coordinate/Supervise the safety, Environmental and maintenance of the mobile truck section. This role reports to the Mobile Truck Section Superintendent and will be his righthand, and assist him in his duties. Key Responsibilities: Maintain safe work procedures and promote high safety and health awareness. Promote and comply with the KML Occupational Health and Safety Policy. Provide coaching and mentoring to Supervisors to enable them to understand the critical issues affecting the planned maintenance and Backlog requirements across the Trucks Maintenance Workshop and… Read More Here