Zambian Mining Companies Collaborate on Mine Rescue Training to Enhance Safety
Mine rescue teams from ten leading Zambian mining companies recently gathered for a joint training session at First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi Mining site in Solwezi District. The training aimed to enhance safety and rescue capabilities across Zambia’s mining sector.
This event represented a significant step toward standardizing safety protocols and fostering a unified approach to mine rescue operations.
Kansanshi Mine Technical Manager Clayton Reeves highlighted the importance of industry-wide collaboration, noting, “Shared safety knowledge and teamwork are essential for protecting lives in our industry.”
Representatives from the participating mines praised the training’s advanced techniques. Remmy Chanda from CNMC Luanshya Copper Mine commented, “This training has greatly expanded our knowledge and equipped us with modern rescue skills.”
Gabriel Zulu, President of the Zambia Mine Rescue Association (ZMRA), expressed his gratitude to Kansanshi Mining for hosting the session, commending the site’s state-of-the-art facilities in preparing teams to address modern safety challenges.
The event brought together representatives from copper mines across the Copperbelt and Munali Nickel Mine in Mazabuka, covering a diverse range of underground and surface mining operations.
The initiative’s benefits extend beyond mine sites, as rescue teams also play a crucial role in responding to community emergencies, such as road accidents in mining towns.
