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First Quantum sets out vaccination policy for Zambia mines 1 Mining in Zambia Safety & Health 

First Quantum sets out vaccination policy for Zambia mines

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First Quantum Minerals has clarified Covid-19 vaccination protocols at its Kansanshi mine, in Solwezi, and its Sentinel mine, in Kalumbila, both in Zambia. It is also calling on all citizens to be vaccinated, in support of the Zambian government’s efforts to drive vaccination rates in the country. The protocols are aimed at encouraging all employees and contractors to be vaccinated, while also respecting everyone’s right to decide whether they get vaccinated. The company will require those working in close proximity to others to be vaccinated. Only those who are vaccinated will be… Read More Here
Ivanhoe mines reports no impact from the omicron variant on any of its operations 2 Mining in DRC Safety & Health 

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

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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 3 Safety & Health International Mining safety 

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

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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
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM FIRES UP AT KALUMBILA 4 Mining in Zambia Safety & Health 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM FIRES UP AT KALUMBILA

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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
Zambia: Anglo American must be held to account for industrial scale lead poisoning in Kabwe 5 Mining in Zambia Safety & Health 

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

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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

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Anglo American CEO says not responsible for lead poisoning in Zambia

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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

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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
DRC to tackle child labor at mines as virus threatens spike 8 Mining in DRC Cobalt Covid-19 Safety & Health 

DRC to tackle child labor at mines as virus threatens spike

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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

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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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