CKM NEWSLETTER 03-07-2023 – Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Glencore is actively working towards increasing gender diversity in the mining sector…

Glencore is actively working towards increasing gender diversity in the mining sector and is implementing various strategies to achieve this goal. The company’s sustainability framework is built on four key pillars: health, safety, environment, and social performance, with a strong focus on human rights. Glencore is particularly proud of its partnership with Gécamines through the “Cahiers des Charges”… Read full details

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has recently taken the decision to temporarily shut down its Nchanga smelter for a period of 21 days…

Zambia’s renowned Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has recently taken the decision to temporarily shut down its Nchanga smelter for a period of 21 days. The closure aims to facilitate essential repair work necessitated by a recent molten metal leakage from one of the furnaces, according to an official statement released by the company on Tuesday June 27th. Fortunately, the incident did not result in any… Read full details

Africa will play a crucial role in the supply of critical minerals required for the development of renewable energy technologies…

As the world transitions to cleaner forms of energy, Africa will play a crucial role in the supply of critical minerals required for the development of renewable energy technologies. Robert Friedland, Executive Co-Chairperson of mining firm Ivanhoe Mines, considers these resources to be integral to the future global economy, with “the fate of humanity [resting] on the African continent… Read full details

Ivanhoe Mines is very pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished female African leaders…