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Dr Sixtus Mulenga: Dreaming of the future 1 Mining Personality Mining in Zambia New Mining Projects 

Dr Sixtus Mulenga: Dreaming of the future

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This mining stalwart’s long journey to discover new minerals is an inspiration to every Zambian How many people would leave a prestigious job, their home, their family, and the lifestyle that they’d worked incredibly hard to build for a tent in rural Zambia, in pursuit of a dream? That’s what Dr Sixtus Mulenga did. His dream was to make a new mineral discovery in an unexplored part of Zambia. Fourteen years later, having parted with most of his hard-earned savings, he’s still living in a tent in rural Luapula. But,… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH Chairperson's Resignation Raises Concerns for Zambia's Mining Interests 2 Mining in Zambia Mining Personality 

ZCCM-IH Chairperson’s Resignation Raises Concerns for Zambia’s Mining Interests

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The resignation of Dolika Banda, Chairperson of ZCCM-IH, has caused disappointment and concern among shareholders and stakeholders in Zambia’s mining industry. Banda’s departure has raised questions about the future of ZCCM-IH and the country’s mining interests. “As shareholders of ZCCM-IH, we have witnessed Banda’s exceptional professionalism and competence, as well as her unwavering commitment to lead the company forward and defend the interests of the mining sector. Her resignation has come at a critical time when crucial issues such as KCM and Mopani are still underway,” said Thierry Charles, spokesperson… Read More Here
Marie-Chantal Kaninda appointed as CEO of Glencore DRC subsidiary 3 Mining in DRC Mining Personality 

Marie-Chantal Kaninda appointed as CEO of Glencore DRC subsidiary

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Marie-Chantal Kaninda has been appointed as the CEO of Glencore DRC, the Congolese subsidiary of the global commodity trading giant Glencore. Kaninda is considered one of the most powerful women on the continent, having worked in the mining industry for more than 25 years. She was chosen to lead the company at a crucial time when Glencore is trying to regain the trust of the Congolese government after being accused of corruption between 2007 and 2018. Kaninda’s appointment is seen as a sign that she has the experience and the… Read More Here
KoBold Metals appoints female CEO to lead their Copper unit in Zambia 4 Mining Personality Copper Mining in Zambia 

KoBold Metals appoints female CEO to lead their Copper unit in Zambia

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KoBold Metals, a Silicon Valley start-up that utilizes artificial intelligence to detect battery metal deposits, has appointed a lady CEO to head its copper unit in Zambia, making her the first female executive to hold such a position in a mining exploration company in the country. Zambia is Africa’s second largest copper producer and is witnessing a high demand for copper in the transition to a low-carbon economy. Data from S&P Global Market Intelligence reveal that as of 2022, top female executives at global metals and mining companies held just… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH Announces changes of Board of Directors 5 Copper Mining in Zambia Mining Personality 

ZCCM-IH Announces changes of Board of Directors

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ZCCM-IH wishes to inform its shareholders that Mr. Gregory Chomba Kabwe resigned from the Company’s Board of Directors effective 2nd March 2023. The ZCCM-IH Board wishes to thank Mr. Kabwe for his contributions to the Company and wishes him well in his future endeavours. The Board further wishes to announce the appointment of Mrs. Masitala Nanyangwe Mushinga as Non-Executive Director on the ZCCM-IH Board effective 7th March 2023. Read More Here
FQM Appointments Dr. Godwin M. Beene As Its Country Manager For Mining Operations in Zambia. 6 Mining Personality Mining in Zambia 

FQM Appointments Dr. Godwin M. Beene As Its Country Manager For Mining Operations in Zambia.

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 Mining industry stalwart Dr Godwin Beene has been appointed Country Manager of First Quantum Minerals in Zambia, taking over from General Kingsley Chinkuli, who will continue with the company on an advisory basis. Previously working as Government Affairs Specialists at FQM, Dr Beene has helped forge the path to positive, steady relationships between the government and the mining industry, offering vital support to outgoing FQM Country Manager General Chinkuli, and ensuring that policies are aligned for a ‘win-win’ outcome. Having served as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Mines from… Read More Here
ZCCM Investments Holdings Appoints Dr. Ndoba Joseph Vibetti as CEO 7 Mining Personality Copper Mining in Zambia 

ZCCM Investments Holdings Appoints Dr. Ndoba Joseph Vibetti as CEO

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The Board of Directors of ZCCM Investments Holdings has announced the appointment of Dr. Ndoba Joseph Vibetti as the new Chief Executive Officer of ZCCM-IH, effective February 1st, 2023. Dr. Vibetti brings over 35 years of experience in the mining, financial and academic sectors, having spent the majority of his career with the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa in various roles. He currently serves as a Consulting Dealmaker in IDC South Africa’s Mining & Metals Strategic Business Unit, leading the corporation’s investment efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo.… Read More Here
Toubani Resources Appoints Bill Oliver and Kerry Griffin To Its Technical Management Team. 8 Mining Personality International 

Toubani Resources Appoints Bill Oliver and Kerry Griffin To Its Technical Management Team.

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Toubani Resources Inc.  has announced the appointments of Bill Oliver and Kerry Griffin to its technical management team, effective immediately.  Toubani said both men bring a wealth of experience to the company and will be instrumental in driving its exploration and resource development strategy as the company initiates a concerted effort to unlock the significant geological potential at the Kobada Gold Project in Southern Mali. In a statement, Toubani chief executive officer, Phil Russo commented: “I am excited to welcome Bill and Kerry to Toubani, who both have extensive experience… Read More Here
JOHN ROBERTSON APPOINTED MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ALPHAMIN, THE FIRST TIN PRODUCER IN THE DRC 9 Tin Mining in DRC Mining Personality 

JOHN ROBERTSON APPOINTED MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ALPHAMIN, THE FIRST TIN PRODUCER IN THE DRC

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African tin production is dominated by Namibia and the DRC. In Congo, IT is the only company active in industrial mining, with 12,622 tons of cassiterite (ore containing tin) in the first half of 2022, according to official data. In the DRC, Alphamin Bisie Mining (ABM) will now be headed by John Robertson Subject to regulatory approval, he will succeed current CEO Jan Trouw, said a December 14 statement issued by Alphamin Resources, which holds an 84% stake in ABM. Robertson is a mining specialist with 30 years of experience in… Read More Here
SRK Global appoints new chair 10 Mining Personality International 

SRK Global appoints new chair

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Alejo Sfriso, corporate consultant and practice leader with SRK Consulting Argentina, has been appointed as board chair for SRK Global. Effective September 30, 2022, Alejo succeeds Mark Noppé, who is becoming director of the W.H. Bryan Mining Geology Research Center with the Sustainable Minerals Institute at The University of Queensland. “My becoming chair of the SRK group of companies is a demonstration of our culture. I am a geotechnical engineer coming from a small consultancy located in a country with a limited mining footprint – but with a lot of… Read More Here

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