Mining in Zambia - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Tender for Construction of a Gold Processing Plant at Kasenseli Gold Mine, Zambia 1

ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc. has received financing from own sources toward the CAPEX for the 2018/2019 Financial Year, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to payments under the Contract for the Construction Works in Kasenseli, Mwinilunga District and Renovations to Zambia Gold Company Limited Offices at ZCCM-IH Office Park in Lusaka; Contract No.: ZCCM-IH/076/2020. ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the Construction Works in Kasenseli, Mwinilunga District and Renovations to Zambia Copper Company Limited Offices at ZCCM-IH… Read More Here

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Office Coordinator | Mining Careers at Barrick Lumwana, Lusaka, Zambia

August 31, 2020September 2, 2020 admin

Office Coordinator Lusaka Corporate Office Reporting to: Country Manager Apply Now 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 year over a twenty (20) year… Read More Here

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Feeling for the economy’s pulse | Zambia

August 30, 2020August 30, 2020 arnbethnic

Leading businesspeople and economists give their views on Zambia’s economic future post-COVID The question of how Zambia’s already weakened economy can survive the mounting fiscal pressure – exacerbated by COVID-19 – was recently examined in The Road to Recovery: A policy brief for a post-COVID Zambian economy, released by the Zambia Chamber of Mines. Many Zambians have since voiced their views on the value of its recommendations. Mining for Zambia asked Zambian business owners, economists and other experts to weigh in on the debate around what measures should be taken to put… Read More Here

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Lubambe Copper Mines injects $750m to produce 235 metric tonnes

August 30, 2020August 30, 2020 arnbethnic

Lubambe Copper Mines in Chililabombwe town on the Copperbelt has completed the US $750 million extension project. This will see the mine’s production increased to 235 metric tonnes of copper and cobalt ore per year thereby extending mine’s life span to 30 years. Lubambe Copper Mines Chief Executive Officer Nick Bowen said the expanded mine contains an estimated 8.5 million tonnes of copper making it world class. Mr Bowen said the grade at the extended mine is good compared to other mines. He said the average grade at the extended… Read More Here

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Zambians ill-informed about their mineral wealth – ZCCM-IH minority shareholders

August 30, 2020August 30, 2020 arnbethnic

ZCCM-IH minority shareholders say Zambians are ill-informed about their mineral wealth and exploitation. In a statement issued by Thierry Charles on behalf of Euronext Minority Shareholders of ZCCM-IH, a few weeks ago, the excitement caused by the exploitation of a Zambian gold deposit by a foreign company, in this case a Sudanese one, alongside ZCCM-IH, particularly astonished the stakeholders and demonstrated the lack of knowledge of the Zambian people in the mining sector. “Our astonishment can be summed up as follows: how is it that there has been such popular… Read More Here

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ZCCM-IH Seeks Increased Shares in Mopani Copper Mines, Reveals Mines Minister | Zambia

August 30, 2020August 30, 2020 arnbethnic

Mines and Minerals Development Minister Richard Musukwa has disclosed that ZCCM-IH has expressed interest to increase its shareholding in Mopani Copper Mine. Speaking at a media briefing in Kitwe, Mr Musukwa said ZCCM-IH seeks to increase its shareholding stake from 10% to a controlling position. He said a team of experts has been constituted to liase with ZCCM-IH and then engage Glencore on the interest expressed by the minority shareholders. The interest follows Mopani Copper Mine’s earlier application to place the mine on care and maintenance in view of the… Read More Here

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CEC welcomes dismissal of Joint ZESCO/KCM Interim Injunction

August 30, 2020August 30, 2020 arnbethnic

The Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) welcomes the discharge by the Lusaka High Court of the interim injunction that had been granted on 3 June 2020 to ZESCO Limited (ZECSO) and Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM) against CEC following a joint ex parte application by the two parties. ZESCO and KCM applied to the court to restrain CEC from “interfering” in a power supply arrangement between them by restricting power to KCM following the expiry of the power supply agreement between CEC and KCM. KCM then contracted to be supplied… Read More Here

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Kasumbalesa border post will operate 24/7 to comply with SADC standards and fight against customs fraud

August 30, 2020August 30, 2020 arnbethnic

The government has taken the option of operating the Kasumbalesa border post, between the DRC and Zambia, 24 hours a day to comply with SADC or SADEC standards (Development Community of Southern African States) but also to fight against customs fraud which took advantage of this gap on the Congolese side. This is what emerges from the 46th meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Friday August 28 by videoconference under the leadership of the President of the Republic, Félix Tshisekedi. “On the occasion of the mission carried out… Read More Here

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Contracts Officer | Mining Career at FQM, Kansanshi,Solwezi, Zambia

August 29, 2020September 4, 2020 admin

Requisition Number: JR428 | Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going | Location: Solwezi | Categories: Procurement and Logistics Deadline: 31 August 2020 | Apply Now Overall Job Purpose The Contracts Officer will perform day to day processing of service orders and contract requests. The Contracts officer will assist the Contracts Superintendent with any tasks as and when required. Specific Job Responsibility The Contracts Officer will: Process all labour/ equipment and construction requests Co-ordinate shut down labour and plant hire with planners Work with planners on a daily basis in obtaining competitive pricing from suppliers… Read More Here

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Specialist, ERT | Mining Career at FQM, Kansanshi, Solwezi, Zambia

August 29, 2020August 29, 2020 admin

Requisition Number: JR292 | Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going | Location: Solwezi | Categories: Health and Safety, mining Deadline: 31 August 2020 | Apply Now Purpose 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, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership to emergency response personnel during emergencies, ensuring the safety of employees, community and environment. Identify… Read More Here