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  • Published on 10:52 GMT

    Lungu refuses to fire minister following Zambian mining tragedy

    JOHANNESBURG – Zambian President and leader of the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) party Edgar Lungu, has turned a deaf ear to calls for the Minister of Mines Richard Musukwa to be fired following Wednesday’s mining tragedy when at least ten miners were …

    Source: Engineering News
  • Published on 20:32 GMT

    Zambia probes mine dump collapse that killed 10

    Zambia's mining minister Richard Musukwa announced an investigation on Thursday after 10 people died during the collapse of a mine dump in the country's copper-producing region. The subsistence miners were killed on Wednesday when the dump known …

    Source: News
  • Published on 19:55 GMT

    News24.com | Zambia probes mine dump collapse that killed 10

    Zambia's mining minister Richard Musukwa announced an investigation on Thursday after 10 people died during the collapse of a mine dump in the country's copper-producing region. The subsistence miners were killed on Wednesday when the dump known …

    Source: News24
  • Published on 14:50 GMT

    Zambia aiming for power prices that reflect costs by end 2018

    Zambia plans to introduce electricity tariffs that reflect the cost of production by the end of this year, a senior government official said on Thursday, a move that could increase costs for economically vital mining firms that currently pay a flat price. …

    Source: Engineering News
  • Published on 17:40 GMT

    Govt Collects K2.2 Billion In Toll Fees Since 2013

    FINANCE minister Margaret Mwanakatwe says road tolling is one of the most successful programmes implemented by the PF government and has disclosed that the initiative, since inception in 2013 to date, has raised a total of K2.2 billion. In a speech read …

    Source: Tumfweko
  • Published on 17:40 GMT

    Musukwa Consoles Black Mountain Victims’ Families

    Home Headlines Musukwa Consoles Black Mountain Victims’ Families Look who turned out to console victims of the Black Mountain? Just in case you missed you missed it, Mines Minister Richard Musukwa with his Copperbelt counterpart Japhen Mwakalombe visited …

    Source: Zambia Reports
  • Published on 18:19 GMT

    FQM calls for transparent, honest and open dialogue to sustain mining sector

    119 Views Honest and open relationships, consistency in policy implementation and stability remain cardinal if the country is to attract investment and maintain stability in the mining sector, First Quantum Minerals has said. The mining firm, which is the …

    Source: Zambian Eye
  • Published on 14:46 GMT

    Zambia aiming for power prices that reflect costs by...

    By Reuters Published: 09:35 EDT, 21 June 2018 | Updated: 09:35 EDT, 21 June 2018 By Chris Mfula LUSAKA, June 21 (Reuters) - Zambia plans to introduce electricity tariffs that reflect the cost of production by the end of this year, a senior government …

    Source: Charleston Daily Mail
  • Published on 17:40 GMT

    Human Rights Commission Demands Compensation for Black Mountain Victims

    The Human Rights Commission (HRC) is deeply disturbed at the tragic loss of lives at the Mining Slag Dump commonly known as Black Mountain in Kitwe on 20thJune 2018 and calls for compensation of families of the deceased in line with national and …

    Source: Zambia Reports
  • Published on 10:04 GMT

    Zambia aims for cost-reflective electricity prices by end-2018

    Zambia plans to introduce electricity tariffs that reflect the cost of power production by the end of 2018 and move away from a flat tariff of 9.30 US cents/kilowatt hour for mining companies, a senior government official said on Thursday. The …

    Source: Mining Weekly
  • Published on 10:11 GMT

    Blood on their hands

    For a moment forget about the ritual killers, the murderers and robbers who have taken lives and think about the death toll on our roads, in hospitals and the latest one at the black mountain. These by far outnumber that of criminals but they can be …

    Source: Zambian Eye
  • Published on 07:11 GMT

    SEW-Eurodrive supplies Zambian copper mine in record time

      SEW-Eurodrive supplies Zambian copper mine in record time July 2018, News When a major copper mine in Zambia required a 110 kW VSD urgently for a slurry application, it turned to SEW-Eurodrive, which was not only able to supply the unit on a fast track …

    Source: SA Instrumentation
  • Published on 07:11 GMT

    Electra Mining Africa: more than just a show

      Electra Mining Africa: more than just a show July 2018, News For 46 years, Electra Mining Africa has been winning the minds and hearts of mining and related industries. Delivering an effective platform to showcase the latest innovations, technologies …

    Source: SA Instrumentation
  • Published on 03:35 GMT

    Subsistence miners die after Black Mountain mine dump collapses in Zambia

    Lusaka — At least 10 subsistence miners were killed when a mine dump known locally as Black Mountain collapsed in Zambia’s second-largest city and copperbelt mining hub Kitwe on Wednesday, police said. The vast mound of dark earth in the country’s …

    Source: Business Day
  • Published on 01:25 GMT

    Tragedy: ‘Black Mountain’ collapses, killing many

    682 Views Disaster has struck at the infamous Black Mountain in Kitwe with at least 10 small scale Miners commonly known as Jerabos confirmed dead while others are still missing after the slug dump collapsed at around 09:50 hours this morning. The …

    Source: Zambian Eye
  • Published on 01:25 GMT

    HH mourns Black Mountain victims

    99 Views UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has expressed sadness at the loss of several lives in the disaster that occurred at the infamous copper slug dump known as the Black Mountain in Kitwe’s Wusakile area this morning. Ten small scale miners commonly …

    Source: Zambian Eye
  • Published on 01:25 GMT

    Combined team of state security seal off Black Mountain

    162 Views Following a tragedy on Wednesday that left some Jerabos dead and others missing after the infamous Black Mountain collapsed, a combined team of state security has been deployed at the mountain to stop any mining. Copperbelt province Permanent …

    Source: Zambian Eye
  • Published on 01:20 GMT

    10 killed in Zambia mine dump collapse

    At least 10 subsistence miners were killed when a mine dump known locally as Black Mountain collapsed in Zambia's second-largest city and copperbelt mining hub Kitwe yesterday, police said. The vast mound of dark earth in the country's northeast …

    Source: Daily Star
  • Published on Jun 20, 2018

    Speaker orders Musukwa to issue ministerial statement on Black Mountain disaster

    6 Views Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Patrick Matibini has ordered Mines Minister Richard Musukwa to give a ministerial statement on the disaster at the copper slug dump known as the Black Mountain in Kitwe’s Wusakile area that has claimed ten lives …

    Source: Zambian Eye
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Mining Journal Select London 2018

Date: 26-Jun-18 to 27-Jun-18
Location: London / United Kingdom
Mining Journal Select London is a carefully selected group of projects as nominated by the Mining Journal from around the world for the Gold & Silver, Copper & Zinc and Energy Minerals commodity groups. This two day event will explore exceptional investment opportunities and enable consultative one-to-one business meetings between mining companies and investors. Industry leaders through keynote speeches, panel discussions and fire-side chats will also provide the macro-economic, commodity and geo-political contexts that are an essential part of any investment decision.

Extraction 2018

Date: 26-Aug-18 to 29-Aug-18
Location: Canada
Extraction 2018 includes technical programming, networking, professional development opportunities, sponsorship options and an exhibition. It is jointly organized by The Metallurgy and Materials Society (MetSoc) of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM); the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME); and The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS).

Argus LiCoNi 2018

Date: 28-Aug-18 to 30-Aug-18
Location: Singapore / Singapore
The 2nd edition of Argus LiCoNi features two concurrent tracks on LiCoNi investment as well as Battery Technology and Electric Vehicle. On the third day, it will be our inaugural blockchain focused event as we will hear from early adopters on how blockchain is revamping commodity trading landscape especially metal. The event will provide a platform for stakeholders in the battery metals industry to meet and discuss upcoming trends and challenges as well as investment opportunities. High level decision makers from mining companies and trading houses will meet with consumers from battery and electric car producers to share views about long-term sustainability. Key - Are battery metals sector facing oversupply, or will it be a struggle to meet demand? - How are big mining ...

LME 3-day Introductory Course

Date: 10-Oct-18 to 12-Oct-18
Location: London / United Kingdom
This 3-day introductory course is designed to help you understand how the London Metal Exchange operates. You will start off by learning how these services can add value to your business before covering the procedures and terminology of physical trading. We will finish off by ensuring you walk away with a good knowledge of non-ferrous metals futures and metals options and the management of price risk on the LME. This course is ideal for: • miners • producers • smelters • refiners and recyclers • brokers • bankers • financiers • treasurers • CFOs • controllers and financial risk advisors • traders and merchants • fabricators and end users

International SAP Conference for Mining and Metals, Prague, 2018

Date: 16-Oct-18 to 18-Oct-18
Location: Prague / Czech Republic
The mining and metals industries are facing times of considerable change. Extended periods of declining commodity prices and reduced demand are heightening the urgency at board level to find innovative solutions. By embracing digital technology and looking beyond traditional business processes, successful organisations are applying new technologies such as Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), mobility, autonomy and machine learning to further enhance their operations. SAP and T.A. Cook are delighted to announce the dates and invite you to join us for the 4th International SAP Conference for Mining and Metals this autumn in the Czech Republic. This three day event will bring together over 250+ business and IT professionals from across the full SAP mining and metals ecosystem – including ...

International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC)

Date: 29-Oct-18 to 01-Nov-18
Location: Melbourne / Australia
The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) is where global mining leaders connect with technology, finance and the future. Now in its 5th year, it has become Australia’s largest mining conference bringing together over 5000 decision makers, mining leaders, policy makers, investors, commodity buyers, technical experts, innovators and educators from over 90 countries for four days of learning, deal-making and unparalleled networking. The IMARC 2018 programme covers all aspects of mining, from exploration to investment, production to optimisation through to new technologies. Along with future energy opportunities, as well as people, projects and infrastructure case studies that will benefit the industry. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better having already ...

4th MINEXPO TANZANIA 2018

Date: 01-Nov-18 to 03-Nov-18
The 3rd Minexpo Africa, Tanzania is the region's showcase of the latest technology in the mining & processing of minerals, earthmoving, safety equipment and much more.Tanzania's mining industry is expected to reach $1.28 billion in 2015 according to a study by Business Monitor International (BMI). The country is the 4th largest gold producer in Africa after South Africa, Ghana and Mali. Gold production currently stands at roughly 40 tonnes a year, copper at 2980 tonnes, silver at 10 tonnes and diamond at 112670 carats.

The Arab International Aluminium Conference

Date: 11-Nov-18 to 13-Nov-18
Location: Kuwait
The Arab International Aluminium Conference (ARABAL) combines a strategic conference with an international exhibition. It is the premium trade event for the Middle East’s aluminium industry and the only conference attended by every primary smelter in the region. This will be the 22nd edition of ARABAL and its 35th year. The event will be hosted by Kuwait Industries Co. Holding in Kuwait City, November 2018. Today ARABAL sees the participation of more than 500 top executives who attend its conference, and thousands who visit its exhibition. Since it’s inauguration in Kuwait in 1983, ARABAL has become an event of international repute, bringing together industry leaders from around the world to discuss current issues in the aluminium sector whilst also exploring investment opportunities in ...

SteelFab 2019

Date: 14-Jan-19 to 17-Jan-19
SteelFab - 15 Years Of It has been 15 years since the region’s steel fabrication and metal working industry changed the way how it did business. It’s 15 years ago that SteelFab made its debut! A lot has changed since then, and the event continues to steer the industry through the ups and downs of the economy and the market. Over the years, it has grown with the industry, and along the way, expanded its geographical footprint far and wide. The Best In The SteelFab, during its previous edition, once again proved that there is no match to it when it comes to providing the latest technology and industry know-how. Held in January 2018, it featured more than 1,000 brands and attracted close to 7,200 visitors during its four-day run. Strong Strong macro-economic ...
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