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Zambia government has declared that I will not allow Glencore’s Mopani Copper Mine to suspend its operations for three months. Mine Minister Richard Musukwa said he would not let the company proceed with the plan as it had not complied with the law. He added that the government had also …

The German manufacturer of heavy machinery for mining, tunnelling and civil engineering, GHH has unveiled a new dump truck, the New MK-42. According to the company, through a press statement, the dump truck consists a payload of up to 45 tonnes, which is not only one of the largest of …

Maamba Collieries Ltd (MCL) has scaled-up efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, implementing stringent preventive safety measures. SHEQ Manager Yotham Phiri said MCL is treating the global pandemic with utmost seriousness, and taking all measures to ensure the health and safety of its staff, while also sensitising the community. …

Kalumbila Minerals Limited (KML), a subsidiary of mining giant First Quantum Minerals (FQM), has pledged to donate more than K600, 000 of supplies towards efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. KML Assistant General Manager Junior Keyser said as a member of the community, the mine, will work hand-in-hand with district …

To reduce its costs amid Covid-19 threat, First Quantum is reviewing its capital spending plans, including potentially deferring some capital spending planned for this year. The company also revealed that it would also temporarily reduce the salaries of certain senior staff, including the CEO, by 20%. “We remain committed to …