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Zambia Chamber of Mines CEO Calls for Improved Mine Rescue Services and Emergency Preparedness 1 Mining in Zambia Mining safety 

Zambia Chamber of Mines CEO Calls for Improved Mine Rescue Services and Emergency Preparedness

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During a recent event in Livingstone, Zambia, Sokwani Chilembo, Chief Executive Officer of the Zambia Chamber of Mines, delivered a crucial message to the Zambia Mine Rescue Services. Emphasizing the significance of being well-prepared for emergencies in the mining industry and local communities, Mr. Chilembo stressed the need to mitigate potential losses of both lives and property. He urged the Zambia Mine Rescue Services to fully embrace their mandate, focusing on the delivery of efficient and cost-effective mine rescue services, as well as comprehensive training in emergency preparedness. This, he… Read More Here
Kansanshi Mining Celebrates Q2 2023 Waste Reduction and Employee Excellence 2 Mining in Zambia Copper Environment Social Governance (ESG) Mining safety 

Kansanshi Mining Celebrates Q2 2023 Waste Reduction and Employee Excellence

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Kansanshi Mining Plc (KMP) recently held its third employee town hall meeting, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to fostering transparent communication and recognizing the outstanding efforts of its workforce. Led by General Manager Anthony Mukutuma, the meeting focused on discussing the company’s second-quarter performance in various key areas, including safety, production, efficiency, and waste reduction. Amidst the challenges posed by rising input prices, KMP’s dedicated employees demonstrated their commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, making remarkable strides in waste reduction. One of the major highlights of the… Read More Here
Thirty-one miners die after methane explosion at disused shaft in South Africa 3 International Mining safety 

Thirty-one miners die after methane explosion at disused shaft in South Africa

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Thirty-one miners have died after a methane explosion at an abandoned gold mine in South Africa. The miners, suspected to be illegally working on the project, were killed by the explosion on 18 May, but the deaths were only announced last week. The Virginia Mine’s shaft 5 has not been officially operated since the 1990s. The mine was abandoned three decades ago after a first methane explosion. It was acquired by Harmony in the 1980s but closed shortly after as a result. The South African Minister for Mineral Resources and… Read More Here
Konkola Copper Mines to Repair Nchanga Smelter After Furnace Leak 4 Copper Mining in Zambia Mining safety 

Konkola Copper Mines to Repair Nchanga Smelter After Furnace Leak

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Zambia’s renowned Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has recently taken the decision to temporarily shut down its Nchanga smelter for a period of 21 days. The closure aims to facilitate essential repair work necessitated by a recent molten metal leakage from one of the furnaces, according to an official statement released by the company on Tuesday June 27th. Fortunately, the incident did not result in any loss of life or injuries, and KCM promptly reported the occurrence to the mine safety department, as per safety protocols. The upcoming shutdown period will… Read More Here
Kansanshi Mining Promotes Safety Awareness with Mr THINK Statue 5 Mining in Zambia Mining safety 

Kansanshi Mining Promotes Safety Awareness with Mr THINK Statue

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Kansanshi Mining Plc, in its commitment to ensuring safety and fostering a culture of safety awareness among its employees, has introduced a significant symbol at the Boom Gate. Named Mr THINK, the statue serves as a constant reminder to every employee about the paramount importance of safety. Mr THINK represents the following THINK acronyms: T – Take the time H – Highlight the Hazard I – Identify what could go wrong N – Necessary actions to be taken K – Keep Safety First In addition to the foundational THINK safety… Read More Here
Home Affairs Minister Tours FQM Zambia Mining Operations to Assess Security Status 6 Mining in Zambia Copper Mining safety 

Home Affairs Minister Tours FQM Zambia Mining Operations to Assess Security Status

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Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Hon. Jack Mwiimbu, recently embarked on a tour of FQM’s Kansanshi Mining Plc in Solwezi and FQM Trident Limited in Kalumbila. The purpose of the tour was to gain a firsthand understanding of the security situation surrounding these two investments located in the North Western Province. Upon his arrival at Kansanshi Mining Plc, Hon. Mwiimbu was warmly received by General Manager Anthony Mukutuma. During their meeting, the Minister was informed about the persistent incursions by suspected criminals into FQM mining areas, who were… Read More Here
DRC's Mines Minister Emphasizes Global Approach to Energy Security at Indaba 2023 7 Events & Expos Mining in DRC Mining safety 

DRC’s Mines Minister Emphasizes Global Approach to Energy Security at Indaba 2023

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The Congolese Minister of Mines, Antoinette N’Samba Kalambayi, called on the investment community in South Africa and around the world to grasp the issue of energy security in a globalizing dimension in relation to the triptych “Security-Stability- supply “.  It was during a business dinner organized on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, under the theme “the Congolese mineral industry at a time of security, energy and innovation challenges” during the Indaba Mining Forum 2023 in Cape Town in South Africa. The Congolese Minister of Mines considers inhuman the extraction of minerals… Read More Here
U.S. bid for battery metals has Africa blind spot 8 Mining safety Battery Metals Mining in DRC 

U.S. bid for battery metals has Africa blind spot

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Mining companies and governments in Africa are calling for stronger trade ties with the United States after a new climate law set out incentives for U.S. carmakers sourcing battery materials from trade partners. The $430 billion Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been criticised by the European Union and South Korea, who say it could hurt their car industries. It could also negatively impact African nations that produce battery materials. Mining companies and governments in Africa are calling for stronger trade ties with the United States after a new climate law set out incentives for U.S.… Read More Here
Epiroc creates a future of safe behaviour for all employees! 9 Equipment & Technology Mining safety Mining technology 

Epiroc creates a future of safe behaviour for all employees!

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“When it comes to ‘safety always’ behaviour, Epiroc’s values are clear – we want to protect what we value most, our people,” says Johnny de Mesquita, Epiroc Regional SHEQ Manager for Southern Africa. “The health and safety of all our employees, our customers and our business partners remain paramount. Our strict compliance to SHEQ legislation, ISO Standards, Industry Code of Practices, and customer requirements bears testament to our relentless commitment to ensuring that we provide a healthy, safe and protected working environment for every employee, contractor or visitor to our… Read More Here
Mine modernisation 'key to stopping mine deaths' 10 Mining safety 

Mine modernisation ‘key to stopping mine deaths’

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Mining companies in South Africa should adopt technologies and solutions that enable mine modernisation to improve safety measures for workers, according to attendees of MineSafe 2021. A stakeholders’ statement from the Minerals Council of South Africa said companies had agreed to adopt technologies that help adopt safety leading practices, such as collision prevention systems, to address “transport-related risks,” in pursuit of ‘Zero Harm’ production. Additionally, stakeholders agreed to accelerate the adoption of production technologies like faster rock drills to shorten the mining cycle and drilling outside the box cut, which… Read More Here

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