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Ivanhoe mines reports no impact from the omicron variant on any of its operations 1

Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; OTCQX: IVPAF) reports that the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, has had no impact on any of its mining or mine development operations in South Africa or the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). No cases of the new variant have been detected at the company’s Kamoa-Kakula and Kipushi projects in the DRC and, while there have been some recent infections among employees and contractors working at the company’s Platreef Project in South Africa, all people infected to date have either been asymptomatic or experienced very mild symptoms.… Read More Here

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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EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM FIRES UP AT KALUMBILA

June 15, 2021June 21, 2021 admin

A new 24-hour emergency fire and rescue station has been set up in Kalumbila to safeguard people’s lives and protect property as the town continues to grow. The centre, which will be operated round-the clock by a 12-member team, has been provided with state-of-the-art equipment, including a fire engine, multi-casualty trailer and utility vehicle, by First Quantum Minerals’ Kalumbila Minerals. The new facility will help protect the growing community near the company’s Sentinel Mine, as well as the town airport. “This move has been necessitated due to the size of… Read More Here

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Zambia: Anglo American must be held to account for industrial scale lead poisoning in Kabwe

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 admin

Investors must hold global mining giant Anglo American accountable for toxic legacy of lead poisoning between 1925 and 1974 Residents have some of the highest lead levels in the world – especially in children aged 5 years and younger ‘The horrendous ongoing consequences of mining for Kabwe’s children should convince Anglo American that its human rights policies can only protect the company’s reputation if they implement them properly’ – Peter Frankental Amnesty International and other rights organisations have urged major investors in Anglo American to hold the global mining giant to… Read More Here

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Occupational Safety & Health (ISO 45001) webinars and online solutions | DQS Academy Zambia

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 arnbethnic

DQS Xperts webinars and other online training solutions for (ISO 45001, ISO 9001 & ISO 14001) We have virtual training (webinars), online training (eLearning) and online audits besides our normal onsite solutions to enable you to reach your organisation targets, cost-effectively. Our training covers awareness, implementation, and internal auditor training for Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2015), Occupational Safety & Health Management System (ISO 45001:2018), Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015), Integrated Management System (IMS) among many other ISO standards and courses. Kindly let us know which of these could be of… Read More Here

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Anglo American CEO says not responsible for lead poisoning in Zambia

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 arnbethnic

Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani said on Friday the company was not responsible for lead poisoning in Zambia at a lead mine it part-owned nearly 50 years ago and planned to defend itself after a class action was filed against the miner over allegations of negligence. “We intend to defend out position as we don’t believe Anglo American is responsible for the current situation,” said Cutifani said during the presentation of a company sustainability report. South African law firm Mbuyisa Moleele and UK-based Leigh Day filed the class action suit last week… Read More Here

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Securing mining supply chains under lockdown | BME

July 20, 2020September 13, 2020 arnbethnic

BME – supply security in SADC with Covid-19 pandemic Covid-19 lockdown restrictions around Southern Africa have thrown the spotlight on mines’ supply security, especially key inputs like explosives and specialised blasting services. According to Albie Visser, General Manager at blasting specialist BME, mines have relied heavily on the flexibility and ingenuity of service providers to keep the supply chain functioning. “The first weeks of the lockdown were challenging, especially regarding the logistics of moving our emulsion product across national borders from South Africa into other southern African countries,” said Visser.… Read More Here

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DRC to tackle child labor at mines as virus threatens spike

June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 Copperbelt Katanga News

Authorities in the southeastern heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining community are stepping up efforts to combat child labor, as it is feared that the coronavirus pandemic could lead more families to take their children to work in mines. Mining accounts for 32% of Congo’s national output and the economy has been hard hit by the pandemic, which has slowed demand for metals and other raw materials. Congo is Africa’s main producer of copper and the top global source of cobalt, accounting for two-thirds of global supplies of… Read More Here

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Congo mining provinces impose new covid-19 lockdowns

June 17, 2020June 18, 2020 Copperbelt Katanga News

Authorities in south eastern mining heartland of the Democratic Republic of the Congo had announced temporary closures on Tuesday to extend coronavirus testing and prevent worsening of a worrying situation, the governors said. In the Central African nation, cases have multiplied despite short-term closures in some urban centres and restrictions on movements. A lack of local testing has fueled concerns that the virus will go undetected. Jacques Kyabula Katwe, governor of the mineral-rich Haut-Katanga province, said a new 48-hour ban will take effect this weekend at the Lubumbashi mining centre… Read More Here

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TOP MANAGEMENT RESPONSE TO COVID-19 AT THE WORKPLACE | Online Course

May 20, 2020May 21, 2020 arnbethnic

5 HOUR ONLINE COURSE | DQS Academy Zambia Title | MANAGEMENT RESPONSE TO COVID-19 IN THE WORKPLACE You need this ONLINE COURSE because your business operations needs continuity while observing high standards of Occupation Safety and Health for your entire workforce regarding COVID-19. This course is aimed at: Executive management First-line management Wellness Managers and Coordinators Wellness Committee / Project Team Union Leaders SHE Managers HR Managers Emergency Team Clinic Managers The course is aligned to the ISO Annex SL used in the draft SANS 16001:2020 Wellness and Disease Management… Read More Here