Breaking News
𝗞𝗛𝗢𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗨 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗣 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔 1 International Copper 

𝗞𝗛𝗢𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗨 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗣 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔

Constance
Minister of Minerals & Energy Hon Lefoko Maxwell Moagi has revealed that MMG Limited , the new owners of Khoemacau Copper Mining will set up beneficiation activities in Botswana to add value to the product and create thousands of Jobs locally. Minister Moagi was speaking during the change of Khoemacau ownership ceremony in Toteng. MMG Limited ,listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange acquired Khoemacau’s parent company Cuprous Capital at over P23 billion in a one of the largest transactions inthe history of Botswana. MMG major shareholder is China Minmetals… Read More Here
Trigon Metals CEO confirms copper mineralisation 15km east of Kombat mining licence 2 International Copper 

Trigon Metals CEO confirms copper mineralisation 15km east of Kombat mining licence

Constance
Trigon Metals CEO Jed Richardson says they can now confirm that copper mineralisation continues 15km east of the main Kombat mining licence 73B in Namibia.Richardson said this after a drilling campaign intercepted 7.0m at 3.52% copper and 43.09 g/t silver at Schlangental, a key prospect within the more expansive Kombat property.According to Richardson, it is over 25 million tonnes of combined tonnes over 2% copper, almost all contained in just 2.1 km.Richardson said the expanse of the Copper King Extension, specifically Schlangental, has long been an area of interest for… Read More Here
Ivan Kalonda Appointed General Manager of Human Resources at Tenke Fungurume Mining 3 Mining in DRC Mining Personality 

Ivan Kalonda Appointed General Manager of Human Resources at Tenke Fungurume Mining

Constance
In 2019, when CMOC took over the reins at Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM), the spotlight shifted to its employees. Among them was Ivan Kalonda, who would later ascend to the role of General Manager of Human Resources, earning the prestigious “Outstanding Employee and CMOC Inspirational Role Model 2023” award. Kalonda’s rise to prominence began with a simple mantra: “Do your job well because there is always someone watching you.” Under the leadership of Jun Zhou, then General Manager, Kalonda’s dedication and consistency caught the CEO’s attention. A pivotal encounter in… Read More Here
Boliden, Epiroc, and ABB Forge Groundbreaking Battery-Electric Truck System for Underground Mining 4 International Mining Equipment 

Boliden, Epiroc, and ABB Forge Groundbreaking Battery-Electric Truck System for Underground Mining

Constance
Boliden, Epiroc and ABB have passed a new technology milestone by successfully deploying the first fully battery-electric truck trolley system on an 800 m long underground mine test track in Sweden, with a 13% incline. The partners say this means the mining industry is a step closer to realising the all-electric mine of the future, with sustainable, productive operations and improved working conditions. The statement said: “The achievement of the collaboration in Boliden’s Kristineberg mine in northern Sweden marks a critical moment for the mining industry as it continues to… Read More Here
Epiroc & Nexgen SIMS partners demo fully autonomous solution for material handling at the face 5 International Mining Equipment 

Epiroc & Nexgen SIMS partners demo fully autonomous solution for material handling at the face

Constance
Nexgen SIMS is a collaborative project run by a consortium of partners coordinated by Epiroc and partly funded by the European Union. It will be completed in April 2024 and aims to develop technologies, methods, and processes for the sustainable mines of the future. The partners within Nexgen SIMS say they have developed and recently demonstrated a working solution for the work package: autonomous material handling at the face. The demo occurred at a depth of 750 m in Agnico Eagle’s Kittilä gold mine in Finland. It encompassed a fully… Read More Here
Hon. Anthony Mavunde Spearheads Transformation in Tanzania's Mining Sector 6 International 

Hon. Anthony Mavunde Spearheads Transformation in Tanzania’s Mining Sector

Constance
In a remarkable display of leadership and foresight, Hon. Anthony Mavunde, Minister of Minerals, led a crucial meeting with the Board of Directors and Management of the State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) in Dodoma on April 18, 2024. The agenda focused on shaping the mining landscape in Tanzania for the fiscal year 2023/2024. Key Highlights: .Research and Development: Minister Mavunde stressed the significance of comprehensive mineral research to establish large-scale mining projects. This strategic approach aims to reduce reliance on foreign investors by harnessing and enhancing local capabilities. .Sectoral Investments: With… Read More Here
China Cancels Portion of Zimbabwe's Debt Amidst Growing Concerns 7 International Economy News in Brief 

China Cancels Portion of Zimbabwe’s Debt Amidst Growing Concerns

Constance
China has announced the cancellation of a portion of its interest-free loans to Zimbabwe, demonstrating support amidst the country’s financial challenges. The move is part of China’s broader effort to aid Zimbabwe in tackling its escalating debt burden, which has reached $17.7 billion as of September 2023. Despite welcoming the debt relief, concerns persist about Zimbabwe’s long-term debt sustainability. The specifics of the loan write-off and future debt restructuring will be clarified in discussions between Chinese and Zimbabwean authorities, with the international community closely monitoring developments. While China’s decision represents… Read More Here
Chilean Mining Minister Charts Codelco's Future Amid Global Competition 27 International 

Chilean Mining Minister Charts Codelco’s Future Amid Global Competition

Constance
Chile’s Mining Minister, Aurora Williams, outlined the strategic direction for Codelco, the state-run copper giant, amidst stiff competition from rivals like BHP. Despite challenges, Codelco’s global stature remains intact. With aspirations to reverse two years of declining production, Codelco’s focus on boosting output is clear. However, hurdles such as cost overruns and delays, compounded by recent accidents, have complicated their efforts. While Codelco met its first-quarter targets, setbacks like the temporary shutdown due to a worker fatality at the Radomiro Tomic mine may impact April’s figures. Codelco, responsible for a… Read More Here
ARSP Exposes Subcontracting Exploitation in Four Mining Companies 28 Mining in DRC 

ARSP Exposes Subcontracting Exploitation in Four Mining Companies

Constance
The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has uncovered a network of featured shareholders utilized by nine subcontracting companies operating within major mining contracts in Lualaba and Haut-Katanga provinces. Led by Director General Miguel Kashal Katemb, this action follows a control mission in Greater Katanga, revealing egregious cases of pseudo-nominee practices in subcontracting. In a hearing organized by the ARSP CEO, attended by representatives from Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), lawyers, ARSP directors, and partners from the implicated companies, it was revealed that ERG, predominantly owned by Russians… Read More Here

You have successfully subscribed to the newsletter

There was an error while trying to send your request. Please try again.

Copperbelt Katanga Mining will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.