Mining Personality - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

FIRST QUANTUM ANNOUNCES PASSING OF CO-FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN PHILIP PASCALL 1

First Quantum Minerals Ltd is deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of its founders and Chairman, Philip Pascall, on September 19, 2023. Philip passed away peacefully at home in Perth, Western Australia. Philip co-founded First Quantum in 1996, serving as the Chairman since its inception and Chief Executive Officer until 2022. Under his leadership, Philip instilled an entrepreneurial and bold culture that saw the Company grow from a 10,000 tonnes tailings re-processor with the Bwana Mkubwa project in Zambia to one of the world’s largest copper producers with… Read More Here

Mining Personality Corporate News

Founder and Former CEO of FQM Philip Pascall, Passes Away

September 20, 2023September 22, 2023 Constance

Toronto-listed First Quantum Minerals announced the passing of its co-founder and former CEO, Philip Pascall, on Tuesday 19th September. Pascall passed away at his residence in Perth, Western Australia. Philip Pascall, a key figure in the mining industry, co-founded First Quantum in 1996 and served as its Chairperson from the company’s inception until 2022. Under his visionary leadership, he instilled an entrepreneurial and daring culture that propelled the company’s growth from a modest 10,000-ton tailings re-processor with the Bwana Mkubwa project in Zambia to one of the world’s leading copper… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Lithium Mining Personality

AVZ Minerals Shareholders to Appoint New Directors in Bid to Restore Trust

September 10, 2023September 10, 2023 Constance

AVZ Minerals shareholders are set to convene at a General Meeting on November 23 to appoint three directors, with the primary objective of rebuilding trust with the Congolese Government and all stakeholders involved in the “Manono lithium” project. The relationship between AVZ and government entities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has soured significantly, six years after the Australian company, via its subsidiary AVZ INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD, acquired approximately 60% of the shares in “DATHCOM MINING.” This project aimed to raise funds for feasibility studies before the exploitation phase… Read More Here

Mining Personality Copper Gold Mining in Zambia

Vedanta Explores Chris Griffith as Potential Head of African Base Metals Business

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 Constance

Vedanta Resources is considering appointing former Gold Fields boss and Anglo American executive Chris Griffith as head of its African base metals business, according to people familiar with the matter. Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta owns zinc mines in South Africa and neighboring Namibia, which will form the base-metals portfolio with Zambia’s Konkola Copper Mines. Griffith quit as Gold Fields CEO in December after the company’s failed attempt to take over Canada’s Yamana Gold Inc. He previously headed the platinum and iron-ore businesses of Anglo American, in which Agarwal was once the biggest shareholder. Talks are ongoing, and no final decisions have been made by either party on… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Mining Personality Partnership

SIBANYE-Stillwater CEO Expresses Confidence in Bidding for Zambia’s Mopani Copper with Chinese Partner

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 Constance

SIBANYE-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman said he rated his firm’s chances of bidding successfully for Zambia’s Mopani Copper after jointly submitting an offer with a “substantial Chinese copper company”. “I do think we can involve eastern partners and help resolve a conflict Zambia is dealing with between east and west,” said Froneman in an interview. “Zambia did not request it.” A decision from Mopani’s current owner, the state-owned ZCCM-IH, was about “two to three weeks away” after which the successful bidder would begin negotiations on a long-term fiscal regime, royalties and… Read More Here

International Battery Metals Cobalt Mining Personality Nickel

Trafigura metal executive Grenfell exits as unit pressure grows

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 Constance

Trafigura Group’s head of metals business development is leaving, the latest sign of the pressure facing the commodity trader’s metals unit even as the company as a whole notches up record profits. Simon Grenfell is leaving Trafigura after just over three and a half years in the role, according to his LinkedIn profile. The company has appointed Matthew Hadfield as its new global head of business development for metals, said a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified as the information is private. Trafigura’s metals business,… Read More Here

International Mining Personality

Bluebell Capital Partners asks Glencore board to replace CEO

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 Constance

Activist investor Bluebell Capital Partners issued a letter to the Glencore board on Wednesday asking them to remove chief executive Gary Nagle and commence the search for a new external CEO. Bluebell, which has not disclosed the size of its shareholding, started an activist campaign at Glencore in 2021, urging it to separate its thermal coal business and sell its agricultural business Viterra. During this year’s annual general meeting of Glencore, 99 percent of shareholders voted to re elect Nagle as the CEO. Source:mining.com Read More Here

International Mining Personality

Ivanhoe Mines Adds Accomplished African Female Leaders to its Board

June 26, 2023June 30, 2023 Constance

Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; OTCQX: IVPAF) announced the results of voting by shareholders for the election of the Board of Directors during the company’s Annual General and Special Meeting held last week. Ivanhoe Mines Co-Chairman Robert Friedland and President Marna Cloete also are very pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished female African leaders – Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Ms. Delphine Traoré – to the company’s board as independent directors. Mr. Guy de Selliers and Ms. Nunu Ntshingila did not stand for re-election. Dr. Mlambo-Ngcuka served as the United… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Mining Personality

FQM’s Kansanshi Promotes First Female Production Coordinator

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 Constance

In a significant step towards fostering diversity and nurturing talent, FQM’s Kansanshi Mining Plc has recently appointed Mwila Chilekwa as the Production Coordinator at First Quantum Mining and Operations (FQMO). This milestone makes Mwila the first woman to hold this position since the mine’s establishment, reinforcing the company’s commitment to creating equal opportunities for all employees. Mwila Chilekwa began her journey with Kansanshi in 2019 as a Junior Mining Engineer under the local graduate programme. Her exemplary dedication and remarkable performance in the FQMO Optimisation department caught the attention of… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Mining Personality

ZCCM Holdings Appoints New Director Following Resignation

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 Constance

ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc has announced the resignation of Ms Dolika E S Banda as Non-Executive Director and Board Chairperson, effective May 5th, 2023. The resignation is in compliance with the Securities Act No. 41 of 2016 and the Listing Rules of the Lusaka Securities Exchange (“LuSE”). Ms Banda had served as Non-Executive Director and Board Chairperson of ZCCM-IH since December 13, 2021. The Board expressed gratitude to Ms Dolika Banda for her significant contribution to the Company during her tenure of office and wished her success in her future… Read More Here