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Successful Retrieval of Miner, Recovery of Another in Chingola's Senseli Mine 22 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 23 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 24 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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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 42 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 43 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 44 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 45 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 46 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

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