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Kagem Mining Celebrates Four-Year Lost Time Injury-Free Safety Milestone

February 20, 2026February 21, 2026 admin0 comment

Kagem Mining Achieves Four Years Without Lost Time Injury, Earns Recognition from Minerals Regulation Commission Kagem Mining Limited has been formally recognised by the Minerals Regulation Commission for achieving four consecutive years without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) a significant milestone in Zambia’s mining sector. The recognition marks a historic first for Kagem and underscores the company’s sustained commitment to workplace health and safety in a high-risk industry. Regulatory Commendation Director of Mine Inspections and Audits at the Minerals Regulation Commission, Engineer Elite L. Mhone, commended the company for its… Read More Here

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Zambia Lifts Suspension on Mopani’s Mufulira Mine After Safety Upgrades

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia Approves Resumption of Mopani Mufulira Underground Operations Following Safety Compliance Zambia’s Minerals Regulation Commission has authorized the immediate resumption of underground operations at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira mine after the company implemented enhanced safety measures. The regulator had suspended operations the previous week, citing non-compliance with safety regulations specifically, the requirement to maintain an accurate system for tracking all underground personnel. Compliance With Mining Regulation 218 In a statement issued Monday, the commission confirmed that Mopani had introduced new monitoring systems to meet regulatory standards. These measures include technology… Read More Here

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Fatal Incident at SimFer Project Halts Operations in Guinea

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 Constance0 comment

Contractor Fatality at Rio Tinto’s SimFer Iron Ore Project Suspends Operations in Guinea A contract worker died on Saturday following an incident at the SimFer iron ore project in Nzérékoré, Guinea, according to a statement issued by Rio Tinto. The company did not disclose specific details regarding the circumstances of the incident. All operations at the SimFer site have been suspended pending further review. The temporary shutdown is intended to ensure site safety and support the ongoing investigation. Rio Tinto confirmed that an internal investigation is underway to determine the… Read More Here

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Zambian Govt Concludes Investigation into Sino Metals Kafue River Spill

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 Constance

Sino Metals Kafue River Spill: Zambian Government Completes Investigation, ZEMA Reviews Impact Report The Zambian Government has concluded investigations into the Sino Metals spillage incident that severely impacted the Kafue River ecosystem earlier last year. Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, confirmed that an independent environmental consultant has submitted a comprehensive report assessing the spill’s effects on both surface and groundwater quality. The report is currently under review by the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA). Dr. Kabeta explained that once ZEMA completes its… Read More Here

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President Hichilema Enacts New Law to Boost Worker Safety in Zambia

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

President Hichilema Signs Occupational Health and Safety Act to Strengthen Worker Protection Across Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema has assented to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act No. 16 of 2025, marking a major step toward enhancing workplace safety and preventing occupational diseases across all sectors of the Zambian economy. The Ministry of Labour and Social Security confirmed that the legislation, formerly known as the Occupational Health and Safety Bill No. 17 of 2025, was signed into law on 23 December 2025. The new Act expands the scope of occupational… Read More Here

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Kansanshi Mine Trains Zambian Rescue Teams Ahead of 2026 International Competition

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 Constance

First Quantum’s Kansanshi Mine Prepares Zambian Rescue Teams for 2026 International Mine Rescue Competition First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi Mine has hosted a high-level rope rescue and first aid training programme for mine rescue teams from eight major mining operations across Zambia, as part of preparations for the 2026 International Mine Rescue Competition. The two-day training brought together 64 participants from Lubambe, Nchanga, Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), Luanshya, Nampundwe, Chambishi (NFCA), Mufulira and Nkana (both Mopani). The exercise focused on strengthening emergency response capabilities and promoting collaboration across the mining sector.… Read More Here

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DRC Minister of Mines Survives Plane Crash During Emergency Mission to Mulondo

November 17, 2025November 19, 2025 Constance

Mulondo Mining Emergency: Minister Louis Watum’s Plane Fire at Kolwezi Airport Avoids Casualties An emergency mining mission to Mulondo, Lualaba Province, led by DRC Minister of Mines Louis Watum, narrowly avoided disaster on Monday, November 17, 2025, when the plane carrying the delegation caught fire upon landing at Kolwezi Airport. Initial reports from airport authorities indicate a technical malfunction in the aircraft’s landing gear, which triggered the fire. Kolwezi airport emergency services responded immediately, containing the blaze and ensuring the safety of all passengers. Miraculously, there were no injuries, despite… Read More Here

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Zambian Communities Demand $420 Million Compensation Over Toxic Mine Spill

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 Constance

Zambia Mine Spill Victims Seek $420 Million From Sino Metals After Toxic Waste Disaster Communities affected by a massive toxic spill at a Zambian mine in February are demanding $420 million in compensation from Sino Metals Leach Zambia Ltd., a Chinese state-owned company that operates the site. Two separate legal groups issued formal letters of demand to Sino Metals in recent days, according to documents confirmed by their legal representatives. The claims follow reports that the spill — involving highly acidic waste contaminated with toxic heavy metals — may have… Read More Here

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Zambian Govt Takes Charge of Kafue River Pollution Assessment After Sino Leach Metal Spill

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 Constance

Zambia Orders Independent Assessment of Kafue River Pollution Caused by Sino Leach Metal Spill The Zambian government has announced that it will oversee the procurement of an independent consulting firm to assess pollution levels in the Kafue River following a toxic slurry spill by Sino Leach Metal Zambia in Chambeshi District, Copperbelt Province. The environmental incident, caused by a dam failure at Sino Leach Metal Zambia, released approximately 50,000 cubic meters of acidic slurry containing heavy metals into surrounding water bodies, sparking serious public health and ecological concerns. Green Economy… Read More Here

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Zambia Copper Mine Disaster Far Worse Than Reported, Independent Audit Finds

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 Constance

Zambia Copper Mine Spill Released 30x More Toxic Waste Than Official Estimate, Audit Reveals The partial collapse of a waste dam at a Chinese state-owned copper mine in Zambia may have released 30 times more toxic sludge into the environment than previously reported, according to an independent evaluation of the disaster. An assessment by Drizit Zambia Ltd., hired to investigate the February 18 accident at Sino-Metals Leach Zambia Ltd. near Kitwe, found that at least 1.5 million tons of sulphuric acid-bearing tailings escaped—enough to fill more than 400 Olympic-sized swimming… Read More Here