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Day 4 and still no bodies retrieved from the collapsed dumpsite in Chingola, Zambia

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The government reports substantial progress at the Seseli dump site in Chingola, where over 30 miners find themselves trapped. However, despite over three days of intensive search operations, successful miner rescues has not yet been achieved because none of the over 30 miners or miners’ bodies has been retrieved. Elisha Matambo, the Copperbelt Province Minister, announced that rescue operators have effectively evacuated water from a tunnel that had become inundated. Furthermore, the military Commando Unit has been integrated into the ongoing rescue operations to enhance the efficiency of the mission.… Read More Here
FQM Seeks Government Clarity Regarding Cobre Panama Workers' Future 38 International Copper 

FQM Seeks Government Clarity Regarding Cobre Panama Workers’ Future

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Following the publication, in the December 2 Official Gazette, of a Supreme Court ruling regarding the unconstitutionality of First Quantum Minerals’ contract for its Cobre Panamá copper mine in the Central American country, the miner issued a communiqué informing employees that it is uncertain how many people will be able to continue working at the operation. “Until the government sets up a clear roadmap, we cannot determine how many of our collaborators will continue working at the company in care and maintenance tasks (non-operational), a key factor to avoid future… Read More Here
FQM CEO Expresses Concerns Over Sustainability if Panama Operations Cease 39 International Copper Mining Personality 

FQM CEO Expresses Concerns Over Sustainability if Panama Operations Cease

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The chief executive of Canadian miner First Quantum said he would have to look into how the company could sustain its finances in the long term, given Panama’s push to annul operations at its local copper mine, the miner’s biggest revenue source. “We have strong finances in the short and medium term, but yes, we have to see how we sustain them in the long term,” Tristan Pascall said in an interview with Panamanian newspaper La Prensa published on Friday December 1st, when asked about the risk of bankruptcy for… Read More Here
Zimbabwe Sets Deadline for Local Lithium Production Plans 40 International Battery Metals Lithium 

Zimbabwe Sets Deadline for Local Lithium Production Plans

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Zimbabwe has issued a directive for lithium miners to submit plans for the in-country production of battery-grade lithium by March 2024, aiming to tap into the increasing demand for this vital mineral in the clean energy sector, announced Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube last week. In a bid to retain control over lithium resources, the country, Africa’s leading lithium producer, imposed a ban on lithium ore exports last year and introduced a 5% export tax on concentrates. Lithium, essential for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy storage, has emerged as Zimbabwe’s… Read More Here
Gecamines Pursues Enhanced Stake in DRC's Mineral Trade 41 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper 

Gecamines Pursues Enhanced Stake in DRC’s Mineral Trade

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Congo’s state mining group, Gecamines, is striving to secure rights to purchase copper and cobalt from mines it holds stakes in. This move is part of its strategy to build up its own reserves and engage in the trading of these crucial metals. To achieve this goal, Gecamines seeks to revise certain terms within its joint venture agreements in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), known as the world’s primary supplier of battery-grade cobalt and the third-largest producer of copper after Peru and Chile. According to Guy Robert Lukama, Gecamines’… Read More Here
Presidents Biden and Lourenço Strengthen US-Angola Ties 42 International Transport and Logistics 

Presidents Biden and Lourenço Strengthen US-Angola Ties

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. convened with President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola at the White House to explore avenues for bolstering their relationship, identifying future collaborative prospects, and addressing global challenges. Their discussions centered on substantial U.S. economic investments in Angola, notably through the President’s flagship Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) in the Lobito Corridor, amounting to over a billion dollars in U.S. financing committed in the current year. These investments encompass various initiatives, such as backing for more than 180 rural bridges, enhancing digital connectivity… Read More Here
Chingola Tragedy Unfolds: Urgent Rescue Operations for Trapped Miners Amidst Collapsed Mine in Zambia 43 Mine Safety Mining in Zambia Mining safety 

Chingola Tragedy Unfolds: Urgent Rescue Operations for Trapped Miners Amidst Collapsed Mine in Zambia

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A terrible accident recently happened in Chingola on the Copperbelt, where some people who were mining illegally got stuck after the ground caved in on them. This made a team of helpers from Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) and the Mines Safety Department work together quickly to save them. A TV crew from ZNBC was there yesterday and said that the helpers are taking out water from the holes where the people are. Sadly, by 09:30 hours, they had not found anyone yet. Everyone is worried and in a hurry. The… Read More Here
Zambia to Launch Nationwide Mineral Mapping Project 44 Mining in Zambia Exploration News in Brief 

Zambia to Launch Nationwide Mineral Mapping Project

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Zambia’s Acting Mines and Minerals Development Minister, Chipoka Mulenga has unveiled a nationwide initiative to comprehensively survey and map the country’s abundant mineral reserves. This strategic effort is aimed at providing the Zambian government with an in-depth understanding of its diverse mineral deposits. Highlighting progress, Mr. Mulenga announced the completion of geological surveys at Mpika district’s Kanyelele Gold Mine, conducted to assess the extent and potential of mineral resources in the area. He noted that the finalization of a detailed report on these findings is underway. Addressing the National Assembly,… Read More Here
Rome Resources Ventures into DRC's Tin Assets Through London Partnership 45 Mining in DRC Tin 

Rome Resources Ventures into DRC’s Tin Assets Through London Partnership

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Rome Resources, a company actively engaged in tin exploration in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has unveiled its plans to acquire interests in promising tin assets located in North Kivu. This move is anticipated to significantly impact the African tin production landscape, with the arrival of a London-listed company potentially drawing increased investments into the sector. On November 30, Rome Resources made public the signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Pathfinder Minerals, a British company listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. The memorandum… Read More Here

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