CKM Newsletter 30-09-2024 | Mopani Copper Mines Aims to Become Global Leader with New Vision and Strategy

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The updated vision, “To become a world champion mine through BEST values,” replaces the previous goal of being a “world-class mining operation”…

Mopani Copper Mines PLC has unveiled a bold new corporate vision, targeting to become a global leader in the copper production and mining value chain. The updated vision, “To become a world champion mine through BEST values,” replaces the previous goal of being a “world-class mining operation.” This shift reflects the company’s evolving strategic ambitions under the leadership of its new majority… ?Read full details

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• B2Gold and Mali Govt Reach Agreement on Fekola Mine Operations
• Ghana’s Lithium Project Faces Delays Amid Falling Global Prices
• Panama eyes export of First Quantum ’s stockpiled copper
• Lobito Corridor to Reduce Oil Costs for Zimbabwe
• Andrada Mining Reports Promising Drilling Results at Brandberg West
• FQM expects feasibility studies for Peru mine by 2028
• AVZ Minerals Asserts Legal Rights Amid Manono Lithium Permit Dispute

• Gemfields Earns $2.3 Million from Auction of Sapphires, Corundum, and Rubies
• President Tshisekedi Reaffirms DRC ’s Commitment to Carbon Market at UN Assembly
• Glencore’s Kamoto Copper Mine Faces $894 Million Royalty Dispute in DRC
• Minister of Portfolio Visits Kamoa Copper to Assess Performance and Strengthen State Collaboration

• South Kivu Governor Lifts Suspension on Mining Companies
• U.S. Strengthens Partnership with DRC to Enhance Mineral Processing at UN General Assembly
• DRC Environmental Group Raises Alarm Over Mining Companies’ Neglect of Climate Resilience and Biodiversity
• EGC Reaffirms Commitment to Ethical and Transparent Artisanal Cobalt Mining Practices
• FQM Suspends Operations at Kansanshi Mine Following Fatal Accident
• Epiroc ’s new Minetruck MT66 S eDrive with electric drivetrain combines power and innovation
• Zijin vows to keep investing in Canadian mining despite crackdown
• Trigon Metals to Pause Open-Pit Operations at Kombat Mine as Underground Production Surges
• Fortescue and Liebherr Secure Orders for 100 Battery-Powered Mining Trucks

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Mining companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are importing electricity from countries like Kenya and Ethiopia due to severe supply shortages…

Mining companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are importing electricity from countries like Kenya and Ethiopia due to severe supply shortages, despite the nation’s vast untapped hydropower potential that could power much of Africa. The DRC’s mining sector faces a power deficit of between 500MW and 1,000MW, according to the Chamber of Mines. This energy shortage has plagued both… ?Read full details

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Chilibwe Mine, a $30 million copper and cobalt mine is set to open off the Ndola-Mufulira road, in Mufulira District, located in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province…

A $30 million copper and cobalt mine is set to open in Mufulira District, located in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province. Chilibwe Mine, which will be positioned off the Ndola-Mufulira road, is expected to operate for a lifespan of 10 years. The mine covers an area of 20 hectares and aims to produce 2,000 metric tonnes of copper and cobalt each month. This initiative aligns with President Hakainde Hichilema… Read full details

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Zijin Mining Group is considering a significant expansion of the Kamoa-Kakula copper mine in the DRC, which could make it one of the largest copper sources globally...

China’s Zijin Mining Group Co. is considering a significant expansion of the Kamoa-Kakula copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which could make it one of the largest copper sources globally. The company’s chairman, Chen Jinghe, revealed plans to boost production to 1 million tonnes annually—well above the current target of 600,000 tonnes—potentially challenging BHP Group’s aging… Read full details

• Epiroc ’s new Minetruck MT66 S eDrive with electric drivetrain combines power and innovation
• Zijin vows to keep investing in Canadian mining despite crackdown
• Trigon Metals to Pause Open-Pit Operations at Kombat Mine as Underground Production Surges
• B2Gold and Mali Govt Reach Agreement on Fekola Mine Operations
• Ghana’s Lithium Project Faces Delays Amid Falling Global Prices
• Panama eyes export of First Quantum ’s stockpiled copper
• Lobito Corridor to Reduce Oil Costs for Zimbabwe
• Andrada Mining Reports Promising Drilling Results at Brandberg West
• FQM expects feasibility studies for Peru mine by 2028
• AVZ Minerals Asserts Legal Rights Amid Manono Lithium Permit Dispute
• Fortescue and Liebherr Secure Orders for 100 Battery-Powered Mining Trucks

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• Gemfields Earns $2.3 Million from Auction of Sapphires, Corundum, and Rubies
• President Tshisekedi Reaffirms DRC ’s Commitment to Carbon Market at UN Assembly
• Glencore’s Kamoto Copper Mine Faces $894 Million Royalty Dispute in DRC
• Minister of Portfolio Visits Kamoa Copper to Assess Performance and Strengthen State Collaboration
• South Kivu Governor Lifts Suspension on Mining Companies
• U.S. Strengthens Partnership with DRC to Enhance Mineral Processing at UN General Assembly
• EGC Reaffirms Commitment to Ethical and Transparent Artisanal Cobalt Mining Practices
• FQM Suspends Operations at Kansanshi Mine Following Fatal Accident

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Mumbwa is part of the government’s plan to build our gold reserves at the central bank. Additionally, royalty taxes will be collected from processing plants, not cooperatives…

Zambia’s Ministry of Mines Permanent Secretary, Barnaby Kabeta, addressed hundreds of miners in Nangoma constituency, who were impacted by the closure of Lwili Mine due to safety concerns and illegal operations. The mine was shut down two weeks ago after the Zambian National Service was deployed to restore order following a rise in fatalities and other issues. In his address, Kabeta assured the affected miners that... Read full details

MORE MINING STORIES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

• Gemfields Earns $2.3 Million from Auction of Sapphires, Corundum, and Rubies
• President Tshisekedi Reaffirms DRC ’s Commitment to Carbon Market at UN Assembly
• Glencore’s Kamoto Copper Mine Faces $894 Million Royalty Dispute in DRC
• Minister of Portfolio Visits Kamoa Copper to Assess Performance and Strengthen State Collaboration
• South Kivu Governor Lifts Suspension on Mining Companies
• U.S. Strengthens Partnership with DRC to Enhance Mineral Processing at UN General Assembly
• DRC Environmental Group Raises Alarm Over Mining Companies’ Neglect of Climate Resilience and Biodiversity
• EGC Reaffirms Commitment to Ethical and Transparent Artisanal Cobalt Mining Practices
• FQM Suspends Operations at Kansanshi Mine Following Fatal Accident
• Epiroc ’s new Minetruck MT66 S eDrive with electric drivetrain combines power and innovation
• Zijin vows to keep investing in Canadian mining despite crackdown
• Trigon Metals to Pause Open-Pit Operations at Kombat Mine as Underground Production Surges
• B2Gold and Mali Govt Reach Agreement on Fekola Mine Operations
• Ghana’s Lithium Project Faces Delays Amid Falling Global Prices
• Panama eyes export of First Quantum ’s stockpiled copper
• Lobito Corridor to Reduce Oil Costs for Zimbabwe
• Andrada Mining Reports Promising Drilling Results at Brandberg West
• FQM expects feasibility studies for Peru mine by 2028
• AVZ Minerals Asserts Legal Rights Amid Manono Lithium Permit Dispute
• Fortescue and Liebherr Secure Orders for 100 Battery-Powered Mining Trucks

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