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Konkola Copper Mines to Repair Nchanga Smelter After Furnace Leak

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 Constance

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

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Kansanshi Mining Promotes Safety Awareness with Mr THINK Statue

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 Constance

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

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

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 Constance

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

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

February 12, 2023February 12, 2023 Constance

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

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

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 Constance

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

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Epiroc creates a future of safe behaviour for all employees!

March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 admin

“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

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Mine modernisation ‘key to stopping mine deaths’

December 8, 2021January 25, 2022 admin

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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Congo says Angola tailings pollution kills 12, to seek compensation

September 3, 2021September 3, 2021 admin

The Democratic Republic of Congo will seek compensation from the owners of an Angolan diamond mine after a tailings dam leak polluted drinking water, causing 12 deaths and making thousands of people ill, the country’s environment minister said on Thursday. The late-July leak from Angola’s biggest diamond mine turned a tributary of the Congo River red following a rupture in a spillway for the mine’s tailings dam, which stores mining industry waste meant to stay undisturbed. Researchers at Kinshasha University last month pointed to “huge pollution” that affected some two-million people, killed fish… Read More Here

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ICCM publishes updated practice guide for Water Reporting in the Mining Industry

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 arnbethnic

A new practice guide from The International Council on Mining and Metals states that there is need for Corporate transparency around water in the mining and metals industry. This new guide; Outlines the importance of site level information as the fundamental building block of consistent reporting; and provides points to consider when developing and compiling site level metrics and assessments for the purpose of external reporting. Outlines points to consider when preparing external reports to meet the minimum reporting commitments. Summarises mappings between ICMM water reporting metrics and key external… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe reports fatal accident at Kamoa-Kakula mine in Congo

June 4, 2021June 6, 2021 admin

Ivanhoe Mines on Friday reported a fatal accident at its Kamoa-Kakula joint venture in Democratic Republic of Congo, which started producing copper concentrate last week. The accident occurred underground at the Kakula mine, Ivanhoe said in a statement, when a contractor’s employee was hit in the leg by a loose rock while working at one of the working faces, causing him to fall backwards and strike his head on a rock. “Despite immediate first-aid assistance by his colleagues, he passed away at the accident scene,” Ivanhoe said. The Kamoa-Kakula mine,… Read More Here