Explorations Manager Career Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

Exploration Manager | Mining Careers at Rio Tinto

Exploration Manager Job requisition number: 40162   Location: Lusaka   Country: Zambia APPLY NOW •        The key objective of RTX is to discover or acquire resources that create significant value opportunities for Rio Tinto. •        Well-resourced exploration group with proven track record of discovery •        Position based in Lusaka, Zambia About the role We are looking for an Exploration Manager to deliver discovery by maximizing exploration effectiveness and efficiency for multiple jurisdictions/limited commodities or multiple commodities in limited jurisdictions. The role is required to understand and interpret the technical, fiscal, legal, commercial, economic, community and corporate drivers… Read More Here
Conflict Gold 5 Global markets Gold International Mining in Zambia 

Conflict gold back in spotlight as investors flock to safe haven

As demand for gold as a safe haven surged during the coronavirus pandemic, concerns about sourcing the precious metal responsibly have again been thrust into the spotlight.  A report from Global Witness alleging one of the world’s biggest gold refiners has worked with a supplier that was at risk of having bought conflict metal originating in Sudan is the latest in a series of calls from advocacy groups urging the London Bullion Market Association to scrutinize suppliers more closely. Gold, which is trading near an eight-year high, is one of… Read More Here
Mopani Copper Mines Mining in Zambia 

Zambian Govt rejects Mopani copper mine’s suspension plan

LUSAKA – Glencore’s Zambia subsidiary Mopani Copper Mines on Thursday said the country’s mines ministry rejected its proposal to suspend operations because of low copper prices and disruptions caused by the coronavirus crisis. Mopani said it would appeal against the decision and will continue mining operations pending the outcome of the appeal process. Operations were halted at its mines at the start of April, with Mopani citing the Covid-19 pandemic and other problems, but mining resumed a month later after the decision sparked a backlash from the Zambian government. “Mopani remains… Read More Here
Nchanga-Cave in Mining in Zambia Mining safety 

KCM’s Nchanga cave-in section collapses without any injuries | Zambia

Zambian mining firm Konkola Copper Mines, a subsidiary of UK-based Vedanta Resources, has confirmed the expected cave-in at its Nchanga openpit mine has occurred without any injuries. In a media statement, the company said 3 million tonnes of material over 370 metres around the epicenter of the failure zone had collapsed, as had been predicted using the firm’s slope montoring systems.  The collapse at the mine, which is the second-largest opencast mine in the world, occurred without any threats to the safety of employees or people in communities near the mine area, said KCM.  The… Read More Here
CEC Energy Mining in Zambia 

CEC seeks leave to counterclaim against KCM | Zambia

COPPERBELT Energy Corporation is seeking leave to commence proceedings against Konkola Copper Mines in liquidation, its provisional liquidator Milingo Lungu, and Zesco to counterclaim the US$144 million debt owed to it.  This is in a matter where Zesco limited and Konkola Copper Mines in liquidation have sued Copperbelt Energy Corporation PLC for switching off the supply of power to KCM. The plaintiffs want an order or declaration that the action by CEC to unilaterally restrict power supply to KCM contravenes the law as promulgated under the Electricity Act (common Carrie)(Declaration)… Read More Here
Metallurgist Careers Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

Metallurgist | Mining Careers at FQM, Solwezi, Zambia

Metallurgist Requisition Number:JR184  Contract Type:Fixed TermCountry: Zambia Location: Solwezi Category: Process Application Deadline 27 July 2020 | Apply Now 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. Key Responsibilities Develop an in-depth understanding of the various Metallurgical Flotation Processes. Conduct laboratory flotation test work, plant surveys and plant… Read More Here
Artisan Boiler maker Careers Mining in Zambia Mining Careers 

Artisan, Boilermaker | Mining Careers at FQM, Solwezi, Zambia

Artisan, Boilermaker Requisition Number: JR191  Contract Type: Fixed TermCountry: Zambia  Location: Solwezi   Category: Engineering Application Deadline 27 July 2020 | Apply Now The holder of the 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. Key Responsibilities Carry out Rehabilitation repair works on Converters; Replacement of converter mouth parts including Stack base frames, Mouth… Read More Here
Lab Crew Careers Mining in Zambia Mining Careers 

Sampler – Crew C | Careers at First Quantum Minerals, Solwezi

Sampler – Crew C Requisition Number: JR251   Contract Type: Fixed TermLocation: Solwezi    Country: ZambiaCategories: Process   Application Closing date 16-07-2020 | Apply Now 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. Key Responsibilities This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining… Read More Here
Kansanshi Mining Personality Mining in Zambia 

New GM appointed for FQM’s Kansanshi mine

  Anthony Mukutuma has been appointed GM of dual-listed First Quantum Minerals’ multimillion-dollar Kansanshi mine, in the Solwezi district of North-Western province.  He is the first Zambian to hold the post of GM at Kansanshi, which is the largest copper mine in Africa by production. Mukutuma has 20 years of experience in the operation and management of mineral processing and hydrometallurgical plants, covering business development, research and development, design and design optimisation, commissioning, process optimisation, operations management, business performance improvement and talent development.   Mukutuma previously managed First Quantum’s Guelb Moghrein copper/gold… Read More Here
hydropower Hydro power plant Energy Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia 

How to Ensure Sustainable and Beneficial Hydropower Projects

The expansion of mining in the Zambia-DRC Copperbelt has led to a severe shortage of electricity. With high annual rainfalls and large rivers, it makes sense that countries on the Copperbelt are turning to hydropower to address the additional demand.  Hydropower does not consume water but rather the water is used to turn turbines to generate electricity and then released back into the river.  Private developers have identified the opportunity and are addressing the power deficit through hydropower projects in the region. While hydropower is considered green energy, the impacts… Read More Here

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