Press Release - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Ivanhoe Mines Completes Construction of Kamoa-Kakula’s Phase 3 Concentrator Ahead of Schedule and on Budget

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Constance

First ore to Phase 3 concentrator achieved on May 26; first Phase 3 concentrate expected in early June Phase 3 concentrator increases Kamoa-Kakula copper production capacity to more than 600,000 tonnes per annum, making Kamoa-Kakula the fourth-largest copper mining complex globally Further Kamoa-Kakula growth initiatives in progress, including Project 95, de-bottlenecking of Phase 3 and potential acceleration of Phase 4 expansion Zero lost-time injuries recorded during the construction of the Phase 3 concentrator Phase 1 and 2 concentrators produced more than 63,000 tonnes of copper since start of April; a… Read More Here

Copper Exploration Mining in Zambia New Mining Projects Press Release

BeMetals Discovers Extensive Copper Mineralization in Zambian Copperbelt

May 23, 2024May 24, 2024 Constance

BeMetals Corp. (TSXV: BMET, OTCQB: BMTLF, Frankfurt: 1OI.F) (the “Company” or “BeMetals”) has announced that three of four new core holes have intersected significant copper sulphide mineralization at the Pangeni Copper Project in Zambia (the “Project” or the “Property”). Today’s new analytical results support and enlarge the Company’s discovery of extensive zones of copper mineralization covering more than 1.7 kilometres of strike length under sand cover. Importantly, the copper mineralization bears many of the hallmarks in terms of style, width, grade, and geology to deposits that are mined in the Domes… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Emeralds Press Release

Gemfields aids authorities in securing prison sentences for bribery totalling 5 years 9 months

May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 Constance

The former chief of staff to Andry Rajoelina, the President of Madagascar, was jailed for three and a half years by a London court on Friday 10 May 2024 for soliciting a bribe from Gemfields, the 75% owner of Kagem Mining Ltd. The former chief of staff, Romy Andrianarisoa (47) and her French accomplice, Philippe Tabuteau (54) sought nearly USD 300,000 by wire transfer plus 5% of any Gemfields mining operation in Madagascar in return for assisting Gemfields in establishing a gemstone joint venture in the country. Tabuteau, who had… Read More Here

International Equipment & Technology Mining Equipment Press Release

Sandvik Coromant enhances sustainability insights with Productivity Analyzer

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 Constance

Tooling solutions provider Sandvik Coromant introduces advanced sustainability features in its Productivity Analyzer tool, enabling precise measurement of energy consumption and carbon footprint for customers in the manufacturing industry. The updated analyzer offers detailed sustainability metrics, including energy usage per manufactured component, yearly energy consumption and CO2 emissions. New parameters such as efficiency and energy cost empower manufacturers to optimize operations for reduced environmental impact. Trials with a leading automotive manufacturer demonstrated a significant 15% increase in productivity, credited to the analyzer’s comprehensive analysis capabilities. By analyzing machine and tool costs… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Electricity Press Release

FQM WORKS WITH ZESCO TO EASE ENERGY PRESSURE

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024 Constance

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) is working with ZESCO to help source imported power and enable the state utility company to reduce the burden on the national grid. As Zambia’s largest copper producer, FQM operates the Kansanshi and Trident mines in North-Western Province, making a critical economic contribution to national export earnings, government revenue and employment. The company currently buys an average of 224,000 megawatt hours of electricity every month from ZESCO, which recently invoked the force majeure clause in its power supply agreements with some mines, signalling a need for… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Emeralds Press Release

Kagem Mining welcomes national drive to upskill workforce

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Constance

LUFWANYAMA, ZAMBIA – On May 1, Kagem Mining Limited (Kagem) took part in the joint Labour Day celebrations, held at the Lufwanyama Boarding School Hall, which brought together representatives from government, mining companies, trade unions, as well as others operating in Lufwanyama, demonstrating its solidarity with the broader labour community across the district. At the occasion, Kagem welcomed the government’s call to bolster productivity in the workplace through continuous improvement and upskilling of staff to create an increasingly capable workforce. The Lufwanyama’s District Commissioner, Mr. Justin Mwalikwa, said, “In an… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Press Release

FQM SUPPORTS PRESIDENT’S CALL FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TO COMBAT UNEMPLOYMENT

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Constance

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has pledged its support for President Hakainde Hichilema’s call to advance skills development in mining communities to combat unemployment. Speaking during Labour Day celebrations attended by the President this week, FQM Trident Human Resource Manager Brighton Mwiinga said the mining firm wanted to ensure that its employees were at the centre of helping rebuild the recovery of the economy, through improved productivity in the mining sector. Mr Mwiinga explained that while possessing the right knowledge and key competencies for a job was crucial, a well-coordinated workforce… Read More Here

Press Release Mining in DRC

Ivanhoe Mines Releases 2024 Q1 Financials and Project Updates

May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 Constance

Kamoa-Kakula sold 85,155 tonnes of payable copper during the quarter and recognized revenue of $618 million, as well as EBITDA of $365 million Ivanhoe Mines recorded Q1 2024 loss of $69 million, primarily as a result of non-cash loss on convertible bonds due to 26% quarterly share price increase; normalized profit of $70 million and adjusted EBITDA of $126 million Kamoa-Kakula produced 86,203 tonnes of copper in Q1 2024; annual production guidance for Kamoa-Kakula maintained at between 440,000 to 490,000 tonnes of copper Kamoa-Kakula’s quarterly cost of sales total $1.50/lb.… Read More Here

Press Release International

Ivanhoe Mines announces redemption of $575 million 2.50% convertible senior notes due 2026

May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 Constance

Ivanhoe will reduce debt to below $150 million following redemption of the convertible notes VANCOUVER, CANADA – Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; OTCQX: IVPAF) (“Ivanhoe Mines” or the “Company”) has announced that it will redeem all of its outstanding 2.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”) on July 11, 2024 (the “Redemption Date”) at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest on such Notes to, but not including, the Redemption Date (the “Redemption Price”). As at April 29, 2024,… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Press Release

ZCCM-IH Clarifies Misleading Claims Regarding Royalty Transactions with Kansanshi Mine

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Constance

ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has issued a statement to address recent misinformation circulating on social media platforms concerning its royalty transactions with Kansanshi Mine. The company unequivocally refutes the claims made in the video/audio content, asserting that they are misleading, inaccurate, and lacking factual basis. First and foremost, ZCCM-IH emphasizes that it is not a shareholder in First Quantum Minerals (FQM) Group. Instead, the company holds an interest in Kansanshi Mine, where FQM is the majority shareholder. It is crucial to understand that the figures presented in the misleading… Read More Here