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New ZCCM-IH Vice Board Chair Tours Mopani Copper Mines PLC Facilities 21 Copper Mining in Zambia Mining Personality 

New ZCCM-IH Vice Board Chair Tours Mopani Copper Mines PLC Facilities

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Mr. Mubita Akapelwa, the recently appointed Vice Board Chairperson of ZCCM-Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH), conducted an extensive tour of Mopani Copper Mines PLC facilities on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023. Accompanied by senior officials from ZCCM-IH, Mr. Akapelwa visited various key operational sites in both Kitwe and Mufulira. In Kitwe, the delegation inspected crucial areas at the Nkana Mine Site, including the South Orebody (SOB) Shaft, Synclinorium Shaft, Synclinorium Concentrator, and the Mindola Deeps project. Their visit aimed to gain firsthand insights into the operations and ongoing projects at these strategic locations.… Read More Here
Gemfields Surpasses Auction Revenue Milestone with Strong Ruby Sales 22 Gemstones Precious Stones 

Gemfields Surpasses Auction Revenue Milestone with Strong Ruby Sales

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Gemfields, renowned for its ruby and emerald mining, recently concluded a successful auction, boasting total revenues of $69.5 million from the sale of 97 lots, comprising 239,591 carats of rough rubies. The average price realized for the rubies stood at $290.02 per carat, marking a prosperous auction for the mining company. These rough rubies, extracted by Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM), a joint venture with Mozambican partner Mwiriti (75% owned by Gemfields and 25% by Mwiriti), will see the entire proceeds repatriated to MRM in Mozambique. Notably, all owed royalties to… Read More Here
Barrick Named Tanzania’s Employer of the Year 23 International Gold 

Barrick Named Tanzania’s Employer of the Year

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The North Mara Gold Mine has been crowned Employer of the Year at the prestigious 2023 Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE) Awards ceremony. North Mara is operated by Barrick and is jointly owned with the Tanzanian Government through Twiga Minerals Corporation. The distinguished event, held at the Mlimani City Conference Centre in Dar es Salaam, was graced by Honourable Joyce Ndalichako, Minister of State (Prime Minister’s Office) for Labour, Youth, Employment, and Persons with Disabilities. Twiga achieved a resounding triumph by not only securing the top honour as the Employer… Read More Here
CAMI Director General Addresses Mining Regulation and Transparency at Kinshasa University Conference 24 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

CAMI Director General Addresses Mining Regulation and Transparency at Kinshasa University Conference

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Director General (DG) of the Mining Cadastre (CAMI), Popol Mabolia, took center stage on December 2nd at the University of Kinshasa during a pivotal conference-debate focused on legal regulations within the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) thriving mining sector. The conference, organized jointly by the Legal Café and the Faculty Delegation of the Faculty of Law, delved into the country’s mineral wealth and regulatory frameworks. Notable figures like Minister of Mines, Antoinette N’samba, and Deputy Inspector General of Mines, Mr. Kampata Mbwelele Dona, joined DG Popol Mabolia in this important… Read More Here
Barrick Collaborates with Dominican Authorities for Storm-Affected Communities 25 International Corporate social responsibility Gold 

Barrick Collaborates with Dominican Authorities for Storm-Affected Communities

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The Barrick-operated Pueblo Viejo gold mine is supporting communities in the Sanchez Ramirez province in the Dominican Republic in the wake of a tropical storm which was in excess of a 1 in 500-year event.  Nearly 500mm of rainfall was recorded within a 24-hour period, causing significant flooding, bridge destruction and road blockages.  Operations at Pueblo Viejo were suspended for 72 hours from November 17th, when the storm made landfall. No significant damage to the plant’s infrastructure was reported and processing operations have resumed. No injuries on the mine were… Read More Here
Barrick Supports Consolidated Standard for Responsible Mining 26 Gold International 

Barrick Supports Consolidated Standard for Responsible Mining

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The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada, ICMM and the World Gold Council has announced their intention to work together to consolidate their respective responsible mining standards into one single standard. Barrick supports this initiative and has been an advocate of this consolidation for many years. “Having one standard for responsible mining will not only provide clear direction on what good should look like but would reduce the complexity that exists with the numerous standards currently in circulation,” said Barrick president and chief executive Mark Bristow. “It is also crucial… Read More Here
President Hichilema Assures Support and Urges Hope Amid Trapped Miners' Ordeal 27 Mining in Zambia Mine Safety Mining safety Safety & Health 

President Hichilema Assures Support and Urges Hope Amid Trapped Miners’ Ordeal

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In a gathering at the Chingola Civic Centre, President Hakainde Hichilema addressed the families of the trapped miners, urging them to remain calm and steadfast during this challenging period. He assured them that the government is diligently working to swiftly conclude the rescue operation. President Hichilema emphasized the importance of maintaining hope and urged the affected families not to succumb to mourning but to channel their energies into prayer, rallying for the safe retrieval of the trapped miners. During the meeting, the President extended financial support by providing Ten thousand… Read More Here
Successful Retrieval of Miner, Recovery of Another in Chingola's Senseli Mine 28 Mining in Zambia Mine Safety Mining safety News in Brief Safety & Health 

Successful Retrieval of Miner, Recovery of Another in Chingola’s Senseli Mine

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In a recent update from the Copperbelt Deputy Permanent Secretary, Daniel Kamenga, it was reported that one miner has been successfully retrieved alive from pit 4 at Senseli mine in Chingola. The rescue operation, conducted by the dedicated team, led to the recovery of the miner around 22:00 hours last night. Unfortunately, during the rescue efforts, the body of another miner was also recovered at approximately 23:00 hours. Mr. Kamenga expressed that significant progress has been achieved in the ongoing rescue operation, marking a positive step towards its conclusion. SOURCE:ZNBC Read More Here
FQM Shifts Focus to Accelerate Zambian Project Amid Panama Setback 29 Mining in Zambia Copper 

FQM Shifts Focus to Accelerate Zambian Project Amid Panama Setback

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In a groundbreaking partnership, First Quantum Minerals and Zambia’s Mimosa Resources are poised to expedite the joint development of the Fishtie copper project in Zambia’s Central Province, near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Having delved into exploration since 2012, the companies envision Fishtie commencing production in 2026 and targeting an annual copper output of 30,000 tonnes by the decade’s end. Mimosa Resources currently holds a 37.5% interest in Kashime Copper Ltd, the entity overseeing the Fishtie project. Through a strategic deal with First Quantum, Mimosa’s ownership is… Read More Here
Sandvik Launches Unified Mining Automation with AutoMine® for Underground Drills 30 Equipment & Technology Mining Equipment Press Release 

Sandvik Launches Unified Mining Automation with AutoMine® for Underground Drills

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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing AutoMine® for Underground Drills, a cutting-edge tele-remote solution that enables operators to remotely and simultaneously control and supervise multiple automated Sandvik underground drills, increasing efficiency, safety and overall productivity in mining operations. With AutoMine® for Underground Drills, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has become the first OEM to introduce a unified traffic management system for drills, loaders and trucks. “Sandvik’s holistic approach to integrate drills, loaders and trucks into the AutoMine® system will set a new standard for underground mining efficiency,” said Jouni… Read More Here

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