CKM Newsletter 26-08-2024 | President Hichilema Officially Hands Over KCM to Vedanta Resources…

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KCM has been officially handed back to Vedanta Resources, marking the beginning of a new chapter for both the Copperbelt region…

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has been officially handed back to Vedanta Resources, marking the beginning of a new chapter for both the Copperbelt region and the nation. At the re-launch ceremony in Chililabombwe, President Hakainde Hichilema emphasized the importance of resolving disputes through dialogue rather than legal battles, commending Vedanta Resources and the government for negotiating a… ?Read full details

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• DRC Central Bank Reports Price Increases in Oil, Copper, and Gold Amid Global Uncertainties
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Phase 3 concentrator at Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached commercial production…

Executive Co-Chairman Robert Friedland and President Marna Cloete announced today that the Phase 3 concentrator at Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached commercial production. In addition, Kamoa-Kakula’s Phase 1, 2 and 3 concentrators achieved a combined monthly production record of 35,941 tonnes of copper in July. Mr. Friedland commented: “Kamoa-Kakula… ?Read full details

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Leaders from ARSP (Regulatory Authority of Subcontracting in the Private Sector) and FOGEC (Entrepreneurship Guarantee Fund in Congo) discuss their roles in supporting the growth of a genuine Congolese middle class…

In a recent working session, leaders from two key public institutions under the Ministry of Industry and SME Development—ARSP (Regulatory Authority of Subcontracting in the Private Sector) and FOGEC (Entrepreneurship Guarantee Fund in Congo)—met to discuss their roles in supporting the growth of a genuine Congolese middle class. The meeting focused on practical strategies to empower local entrepreneurs… Read full details

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As one of Africa’s largest copper-producing mine, Kansanshi stands out for its world-class efficiency and cutting-edge technology. Managed by Kansanshi Mining PLC, 80% owned by First Quantum...

The Kansanshi copper-gold mine, located near Solwezi in Zambia’s North Western Province, has been a cornerstone of operations since 2005. As one of Africa’s largest copper-producing mine, Kansanshi stands out for its world-class efficiency and cutting-edge technology. Managed by Kansanshi Mining PLC, 80% owned by First Quantum, the mine employs over 13,000 people, predominantly Zambians, contribute… Read full details

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• Featuring a New Engine, the Cat? 6020 Hydraulic Mining Shovel Delivers High Uptime and Efficiency
• Battery Metals Forum Returns to Kinshasa
• Metso Denies Rumors of Planned Merger with Sandvik
• Ivanhoe Mines Reports Fatality at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex
• Nevada Gold Mines Completes Construction of 200mw Solar Power Plant
• U.S. Invests $15.5 Million in DRC’s Electricity Infrastructure Through Power Africa Initiative
• DRC Mines Minister Visits Tenke Fungurume to Inspect Development Projects
• DRC Minister of Mines Drives Economic Diversification and Environmental Standards in Katanga
• Revolutionizing Mining with DGC Africa: Advanced Asset Integrity and Condition Monitoring in Partnership with Eams

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• DRC Minister of Mines, H.E. Mr Kizito Pakabomba, Visits Metalkol Sa
• Mwamba Mining Partners with Barrick Gold to Explore Tanzania’s Nzega Greenstone Belt
• Lundin Mining Workers in Chile End Strike with New Wage Agreement
• South Africa’s Gold Sector Declines Despite Record Prices
• Coltan Traffickers Caught in Goma Amid Crackdown on Illegal Mineral Trade
• Lualaba Governor Aims to Diversify Economy Beyond Mining Sector
• DRC Mining Cadastre Identifies Over 3,000 Inactive Mining Titles
• DRC to Negotiate New IMF Program After Successful Completion of Previous Agreement
• DRC Central Bank Reports Price Increases in Oil, Copper, and Gold Amid Global Uncertainties
• Botswana’s Karowe Mine Yields Historic 2,492-Carat Diamond

Kizito Pakabomba, the DRC Minister of Mines, presented a $70 million plan to relaunch the Bakwanga Mining Company (MIBA) during the tenth Council of Minister…

Kizito Pakabomba, the National Minister of Mines, presented a $70 million plan to relaunch the Bakwanga Mining Company (MIBA) during the tenth Council of Ministers. The plan, which focuses on five key areas—certification of mining reserves, concession security, production-related investments, personnel costs, and monitoring-evaluation—aims to increase MIBA’s production capacity from 2026. The company... Read full details

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• Ivanhoe Mines Reports Fatality at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex
• Nevada Gold Mines Completes Construction of 200mw Solar Power Plant
• U.S. Invests $15.5 Million in DRC’s Electricity Infrastructure Through Power Africa Initiative
• DRC Mines Minister Visits Tenke Fungurume to Inspect Development Projects
• DRC Minister of Mines Drives Economic Diversification and Environmental Standards in Katanga
• Revolutionizing Mining with DGC Africa: Advanced Asset Integrity and Condition Monitoring in Partnership with Eams
• DRC Minister of Mines, H.E. Mr Kizito Pakabomba, Visits Metalkol Sa
• Mwamba Mining Partners with Barrick Gold to Explore Tanzania’s Nzega Greenstone Belt
• Lundin Mining Workers in Chile End Strike with New Wage Agreement
• South Africa’s Gold Sector Declines Despite Record Prices
• Coltan Traffickers Caught in Goma Amid Crackdown on Illegal Mineral Trade
• Lualaba Governor Aims to Diversify Economy Beyond Mining Sector
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• DRC to Negotiate New IMF Program After Successful Completion of Previous Agreement
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• Botswana’s Karowe Mine Yields Historic 2,492-Carat Diamond
• Mozambique’s Gold Production Surges 19% in First Half of 2024
• New Products, Innovations and World-Class Technologies at Electra Mining Africa?

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