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LUSAKA – Zambia’s copper production will be around 700 000 t this year and next year before rising to one-million tonnes in 2018, a top government official said on Monday. Copper production in Africa’s second-biggest producer of the metal inched higher to 711 515 t in 2015 from 708 000 …
Read More »Rio Tinto and Savannah mining JV awaiting government approval
Savannah and Rio Tinto plan to start construction of a major new heavy sands mine in southern Mozambique in 2017, but the joint venture they agreed last year is still awaiting approval from the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy. The joint venture, to combine Savannah’s Jangamo mining licence in …
Read More »Diamond Firms Get 90 Days to Wind Up in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwean Government has given diamond mining companies in Chiadzwa and Chimanimani 90 days to remove their equipment and other valuables from the mines after it stopped their operations yesterday. The firms whose mining special grants expired and were not renewed will, however, be expected to hand over all diamond …
Read More »Turkish ‘powership’ docks in Nacala to generate 100 MW for Zambia
A Turkish-built floating power plant docked in Nacala port yesterday, 18 February, where it will spend the next two years generating 100 MW for the Zambian market as well as fortifying the electricity grid in northern Mozambique. The ship, which belongs to Turkish power company Karadeniz, will burn heavy fuel …
Read More »South African mining activity remains weak
South Africa’s mining production increased 3.3% year-on-year for 2015, following a decrease of 1.4% in 2014, according to data from Statistics South Africa. Output for December, however, decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, with negative growth rates recorded for iron-ore, down 17.1%; copper, down 15%; manganese ore, down 8.7%; diamonds, down 8.5%; …
Read More »Water Resources Consultant (Hydrology /Hydrogeology)
An experienced Water Resources Consultant with a MSc (Hydrology / Hydrogeology) and at least 5 years’ working experience. Previous consulting experience will be an advantage. Responsibilities will include hydrology/ hydrogeological tasks associated with mine water management, land development and environmental assessment. Proven ability to write reports and proposals, project management and …
Read More »Environmental Consultant
An experienced Environmental Practitioner with an Environmental MA/ MSc degree and at least 5 years’ working experience. Previous consulting experience essential. Will be responsible for developing opportunities and implementing EIA’s, environmental audits and due diligence. Proven ability to write reports and proposals. Working knowledge of IFC / Equator Principles and …
Read More »Civil/Geotechnical Engineer
An experienced Civil / Geotechnical Engineer with a (BSc Engineering degree from an Internationally recognised University) and at least 10 years’ working experience. Previous consulting experience will be an advantage. Professional registered is a requirement. Civil / Tailings investigation and design experience essential. On site supervisory role for civil construction, …
Read More »Mining Engineer
An experienced Mining Engineer (with a BSc Engineering degree from an Internationally recognised University) with at least 10 years’ experience in a consulting environment. Professional registered is a requirement. Mine investigation and design experience essential. Supervisory responsibility for geotechnical investigation projects for open pit mines, collation and analysis of geotechnical …
Read More »Lead Consultant (Mining / Engineering)
An experienced Engineer in Mine Planning (MSc Engineering degree from an internationally recognised University) with at least 10 years’ experience in a consulting environment. Ability to act as project director, overseeing all aspects of the project (proposal, contract, scope of work, technical quality and senior review). Leadership in technical discipline …
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