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Robert Friedland, the master of spin, bowls another beauty with latest copper project

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 admin

On May 26 this year, Friedland brought Phase 1 of the 3.8 million tons a year Kamoa-Kakula copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into production several months ahead of schedule and just over five years since the Kakula deposit was discovered. Never one to hold back from blowing his own trumpet Friedland declared that timetable represented “remarkable progress by the mining industry’s glacial standards from first drill hole to a new, major mining operation. “The initiation of production puts us on the path to establish Kamoa-Kakula as… Read More Here

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DRC: Ms. Malangu Kabedi Mbuyi, the new boss of the Central Bank of Congo

July 10, 2021July 10, 2021 admin

The President of the Republic Félix Tshisekedi appointed this Monday, July 5, Madam Malangu Kabedi Mbuyi Governor of the Central Bank of Congo (BCC). She replaces Deogratias Mutombo in this position, who is appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (ARCA). Dieudonné Fikiri and William Pambu are appointed vice-governors of the BCC. The following persons are appointed as Directors of the BCC: Mr. Thomas Batetele Bolekilinga, Mr. Prince Leta Katumba, Mr. Alain Kahasha, Mr. Louinza Elongo, Ms. Eliane Kiyekiye, Mr. Georges Shambuyi, Mr. Jean Ilema, Mr.… Read More Here

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Joe Barry Kasanda, MMG Kinsevere’s newly appointed Commercial Manager DRC.

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 admin

Joe has been with MMG for over 10 years and held the position of Tax and Compliance Manager, and most recently Acting Commercial Manager for the past 12 months. In addition, Joes’ previous experience include – auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers; and Head of Risk and Credit at Standard Bank Congo in Kinshasa and South Africa. Joe’s passion and dedication to MMG saw him capably manage the Commercial department over the years in the face of several challenges including the current Covid-19 pandemic. Commenting on his promotion, Joe said: ‘I’m very honoured… Read More Here

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BEMETALS APPOINTS NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO MANAGEMENT TEAM

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 arnbethnic

VANCOUVER, CANADA – BeMetals Corp. is pleased to announce that Mr. Nicholas Furber has been appointed the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Mr. Furber will be assuming the CFO responsibilities from Ms. Kristen Reinertson who will be continuing her role as Corporate Secretary with the Company. John Wilton, President and CEO of BeMetals stated, “We are delighted to have Nick join our senior management team and we look forward to his contributions as our new CFO, especially during this exciting time for the Company. Nick’s prior experience as… Read More Here

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Glencore welcomes Kalidas Madhavpeddi as new chairperson

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021 admin

Miner and commodity trader chooses non-executive director Kalidas Madhavpeddi to replace Tony Hayward. Glencore has chosen an internal candidate as its new chair, completing an overhaul at the top of the miner and commodity trader. Kalidas Madhavpeddi, a non-executive director, will replace Tony Hayward, who will step down at the end of the month after eight years as chair and more than 10 years on the board. The appointment of Madhavpeddi, 65, comes days after Glencore’s long-serving chief executive Ivan Glasenberg stepped down, and marks a shift to new leadership… Read More Here

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DRC’s New Minister of Mines Kalambayi, Promises to Benefit the Congolese Population from Mineral Wealth

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 arnbethnic

Antoinette N’Samba Kalambayi officially took up her duties as Minister of Mines during a handover and resumption ceremony on Wednesday April 28, 2021 with Willy Kitobo. In reaction, the new boss of the mines promised to work for the Congolese population to benefit from mineral substances. “I have worked all my professional life in the Ministry of Mines. We are going to work in common agreement with all the administrative staff as well as the specialized services of the mining sector so that tomorrow we can talk about the DRC, a… Read More Here

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DRC Deputy Minister of Mines,promises to work in transparency for the benefit of the Public Treasury

April 30, 2021May 2, 2021 admin

The handover and resumption between Godard Motemona and Alpha Denise Lupeto, respectfully, incoming and outgoing Deputy Ministers of Mines, took place 24 hours after the passing of the torches between the incumbent Minister Antoinette N’samba Kalambayi and Willy Kitobo, the outgoing Minister. Three highlights marked this ceremony. First, the exchanges of civility between the two personalities. Then, their speeches followed as well as the signing of minutes of delivery and resumption accompanied and the delivery of some specific documents of the Deputy Minister of Mines, in particular the certificate of the Kimberley… Read More Here

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Meet the new President of the Zambia Chamber of Mines

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 arnbethnic

After decades of combined experience in Government and on the ground in the mining industry, Dr. Godwin Beene’s appointment as President of the Chamber of Mines holds much promise. Mining For Zambia spoke to Dr. Beene to understand what it would take to put the mining industry back on a growth path. Before taking up a position in Government as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Mines between 2009 and 2011, you worked for many years in the mines. How did your experience in the industry inform your approach as Permanent Secretary? I was… Read More Here

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Glencore faces shareholders revolt over CEO’s pay

April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 admin

Proxy adviser Glass Lewis, one of Glencore’s (LON: GLEN) top shareholders, is pushing investors to vote against the company’s plans to pay its new chief executive Gary Nagle up to $10.4 million. In a report for clients, Lewis said it was concerned that the remuneration package for Nagle was “excessive for a newly appointed CEO with no previous experience of running a publicly listed company.” Glencore announced in December that Ivan Glasenberg, its long-serving CEO, was to step down this year and be replaced by Nagle, who was head of its coal… Read More Here

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DRC appoints Antoinette N’Samba Kalambayi as mining minister

April 13, 2021April 18, 2021 admin

Democratic Republic of Congo’s prime minister announced a new Cabinet on Monday, completing a government overhaul by President Felix Tshisekedi that strengthens his hold on power. The new government is a further blow to Tshisekedi’s predecessor and former coalition partner, Joseph Kabila, who stepped down in January 2019 but maintained control of some ministries, the legislature, judiciary and security services. Since announcing the end of their alliance in December, President Felix Tshisekedi has succeeded in replacing Joseph Kabila’s allies at the head of the parliament and senate, as well as… Read More Here