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First Quantum Minerals seeks to “Localise” jobs at its Zambian Unit

In what will, if successful, be the first step in ensuring that qualified Zambians are considered for top jobs in line with their skills and abilities since mining started in Zambia over 80 years, Toronto listed miner, First Quantum Minerals Limited, has taken a bold step. According to the company’s …

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Vedanta Resources keen to remain in Zambia

Amid the fray over the alleged underpayment of tax to the Zambian Government coupled with the recent ‘mocking’ of the laxity in mining policies that has seen the company pocket over US$500 million in profits annually, Konkola Copper Mines wants to remain in the copper rich nation for over 50 …

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Zema Aprroves Mpande Limestone Project

Zambezi Resources Limited (ZRL) is pleased to announce that the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has approved the Mpande Limestone Project’s Environmental Impact Study (EIS). The approval follows an extensive and thorough process which included review of technical information, site inspections and public consultations. With the approval of the EIS, …

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EPC Contract Signed for the Nabeba Railway in Congo

Congo Iron SA and Mota‐Engil Africa, a subsidiary of Sundance Resources, have signed the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for the 52km section of the Nabeba‐Mbalam railway line to be built in the Republic of Congo (Congo‐Brazzaville) which will connect the Nabeba mine to the Cameroon railway. International engineering …

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North Western Railway – New Dawn for Zambia’s Mining Industry

Historically, Zambia’s rail transport has been in existence for over 100 years when the first slippers were laid down from Chililabombwe to Livingstone by the British South African (BSA) and Livingstone to Mulobezi-all intended to foster good-reliable transport network. The development of the railway lines to ‘resource rich areas’ like …

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‘Approved’ Construction of Kangaluwi Mine in National Park Raises Dust

Pitted differences between 100 Civil Society Groups and the Zambian Government have arisen following an approval for the construction of a new copper mine in Lower Zambezi National Park. Recently the Government approved the construction of Kangaluwi copper mine in lower Zambezi national park, a decision the civil society groups …

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Denison Mines ready to mine Uranium

Denison Mines has stated that it is ready to start developing its planned uranium mine is Siavonga once prices for the metal improve. For the company to break even, the price of uranium should increase to levels above US$65 per pound of which currently have collapsed to somewhere around US$50 …

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