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Kansanshi Mining Plc
There are few discoveries that have been as impactful to human development as that of fire.
Fire, and the result of energy transference onto solid and liquid matter to varying effects and degrees, entirely changed the way that we - as a forward thinking and innovative species - have moved ahead, and has spearheaded the way that we have manipulated the environment around us to our benefit and survival for thousands of years.
It has been thanks to this
LEADING THE WAY rudimentary energy source that we have been able to cook food, sterilise water, light settlements and warp materials to our will. Where fire was the root of our revelation, the impact of the raw element on such materials allowed us to realise a breadth of opportunities that lay before us, and when we first mined metal ore, we saw only a greater opportunity to grow and evolve.
An ancient metal key to modern global growth, we take a look at one of Africa’s largest copper producers, Kansanshi Mining Plc, and speak to executive members of the company about its impact on communities, the environment and the globe
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Indeed, copper stands as one of the oldest metals discovered to date (with its use dating back as long ago as 9000 BCE) and was one of the first metals used to make tools, implements, weapons, coins and status objects such as jewellery, followed by other metals such as tin, lead, gold, silver and hardy iron. Both copper and gold, with malleable natures combined with a shining aesthetic, helped progress the already embedded and fledgling concepts of trade and commerce that would themselves birth the first basic markets and lead forward collaborative societal growth and prosperity in later ages.
Today, the use of copper varies, yet it retains its status as a high-value metal all the same.
It is no longer beaten into sharp edges to do battle, nor widely seen as a status symbol when it comes to jewellery but is instead a key component used in a vast array of industries, tools, technologies and necessities of the 21st century world. Durable, malleable and superconductive, copper is present in almost all forms of battery across the globe, which in turn makes it a critical resource to machinery, vehicles and electric motors worldwide.
We have a deep respect for the environment. After extracting silica, we replant twice as many trees to restore sites. Our state-of-the-art silica processing plant enables us to consistently produce world standard products. We consistently upgrade our equipment to the best low emission standards.
The metal helps power machinery used in industries at the centre of urban growth, such as that of building construction, electronic product manufacturing, and power generation and transmission, with the root of this growth coming from the mining of copper deposits internationally.
These mining reserves exist as the start of a process that ensures people all over the planet have access to travel, technology and the digital realm to keep the world moving at a swift and continuous pace.
MINING IN AFRICA
The construction industry exemplifies exactly why copper is a high-value and chosen material for use. Copper’s bacteriostatic properties make it the standard material for potable water and heating systems in most developed countries. Copper is considered the safe choice in plumbing, heating systems, taps, valves, roofing, heating and air conditioning systems as it is resistant to oxidation, extreme heat corrosion and chemical corrosion, will not burn, melt or release toxic fumes unlike other metallic options.
AT A GLANCE - COPPER
Copper is the most conductive metal after silver. Copper is also ductile, malleable, corrosion-resistant and tough. There is no practical substitute for copper in applications where energy efficiency, safe conductivity, resistance to corrosion, complex geometries or very fine wiring are required. This includes silver - although it may be more conductible, it less resistant, less durable and more expensive. From the tiniest computer microprocessors to the tonnes of wiring, tubing, busbar, cable, bushings and bearings in a power station, copper keeps systems operating longer and at higher efficiencies.
A cleaner, greener, more connected future will depend on copper. Its superior electrical and thermal conductivity is essential for the safe and efficient production, distribution and transmission of heat and electrical power and for the batteries, windings and charging infrastructure required for electric vehicles. Renewable energy systems use four to six times more copper than fossil fuel systems.
Copper is also essential to telecommunications. ADSL cables, HDSL wiring and UTP lines are constructed of finely wrought copper wires, and interface devices such as modems and routers remain dependent on copper, making it the key to future societal growth across the planet
LOCAL PRODUCTION, GLOBAL STANDARDS
BBM is the first and largest silica producer in Zambia. Founded in 2013, as a joint venture between Solwezi-based entrepreneur Brenda rehabilitate their quarrying sites and limit their emissions. For every tree cut, two are replanted. BBM initiated the Keep Solwezi Clean campaign in Kunda and Zambian based institutional investors, the company has built a brand of high-quality products and consistent supply whilst genuinely respecting the environment and community in which it operates. We consistently upgrade our equipment to the best The mining supply chain is heavily dominated low emission standards. by men, so it’s refreshing to see a female leader, who has been part of building a market leading company from scratch. As a female entrepreneur in Zambia, Brenda has had to work hard to prove her capabilities. “It takes a lot of hard work, discipline, and professionalism. A woman can achieve and live her dream, but it takes determination.” She furthers that “Without FQM and the mining supply chain, BBM’s growth wouldn’t have been possible. We’ve had a close partnership with FQM from the onset and we are proud to operate in the same chiefdom.” For smelters, it is critical that there is a consistency in the silica products. Peter Bwalya, Head of Sales in BBM, remarks: “When we set up our silica production in BBM, it was very important for FQM that we could deliver consistent and conforming products throughout the year. It is critical for smelters that our product is consistent. We know that for our clients to deliver products of international standard, they need inputs of international standard.“ BBM operates with care and respect for the environment and have done extensive work to 2019 and have spearheaded a range of community initiatives. “Being a sizeable and reliable supplier, whilst caring for the environment and improving the livelihood of people in the community, is a cornerstone in our investment approach across projects. BBM is a great example of this, and we are truly proud of what has been created” says Niels Bojsen from Kukula, who co-founded BBM with Brenda Kunda. In addition to the production lines for silica for smelters and furnaces, BBM produces a range of concrete products including high quality building blocks and specialised concrete elements. A new production line for a range of silica filtration media is being established. “We have been testing production of a range of filtration media over the past two years and are now ready to start production at scale” says Brenda Kunda. Peter Bwalya adds: “Currently most filtration media is being imported to Zambia, which there is no need for if we can produce the same quality or better locally. This will reduce both costs and emissions and is hence very aligned with our overall strategy.”
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Founded in 1933, Access World is an ‘end to end’ global integrated logis�cs service provider with capabili�es in EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST, ASIA PACIFIC, AFRICA and the AMERICAS.
Ac�ve in over 25 countries, with 150+ warehouse facili�es, we employ in excess of 1,000+ staff members handling approximately 20 million tonnes of various commodi�es each year.
Reliable and professional, our seamless logis�cs services and extensive interna�onal reach provides for the efficient and first class handling of commodi�es across the en�re supply chain. We can transport your product from one end of the world to the other and everywhere in between.
Copper is also a sustainable material; its recycling rate is higher than that of any other metal in the world. Each year, nearly as much copper is recovered from recycled material as is derived from newly mined ore; around 80 percent of the copper that has ever been mined is still in use today.
As for gold, in addition to its use in jewellery, the precious metal plays an important role in modern health applications and research, and is used in medicines, lasers, thermometers and genetic research. Gold is the most ductile metal in existence and is a good conductor of heat and electricity, present in computers, and also used when it comes to telecommunications, digital technology and space exploration.
Africa is home to a substantial metal and mineral deposits, most notably gold, diamonds, iron ore and gypsum, and two of the globe’s top 10 copperproducing countries are in Africa, with production mostly concentrated across four countries: the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Namibia, South Africa and Zambia.
Gold is the most ductile metal in existence and is a good conductor of heat and electricity, present in computers. It also plays an important role in modern health applications and research.
FIRST QUANTUM – ALTERNATIVE METALS
First Quantum’s primary product is copper, but it also produces and has access to significant deposits of nickel. As part of the company’s processing operations, First Quantum also realises significant value from zinc and cobalt.
NICKEL
Nickel is a strong, lustrous, silvery-white metal that is essential to modern life, from the batteries in your television remote to the stainless steel in your kitchen sink.
Nickel is predominantly an alloy metal. Its inclusion in steel, particularly with chromium and other metals, produces strong, corrosion-resistant, heat-resistant stainless steels.
About 65 percent of all nickel produced goes into stainless steel. Modern construction, engineering, transport, power infrastructure and consumer goods simply would not be possible without it. Non-steel uses for nickel include magnets, coinage, rechargeable batteries, electric guitar strings and special alloys. It is also used for plating and as a green tint in glass.
The Copperbelt, a natural region in Central Africa that borders northern Zambia and southern DRC, is widely known for its mining operations, and Zambia’s own Copperbelt Province sits in this region. Within this province, operations in the Kansanshi coppergold deposit exist with a long history stretching back for over 1,500 years to the indigenous people who mined high-grade copper from its rich veins.
The Kansanshi copper-gold deposit is based near Solwezi, around 160 kilometres (km) west of the coppercobalt reserves of the Zambia Copperbelt and remains today an active area live with open-pit sites.
Access World is a leading provider of specialised warehousing and logistics solutions in Africa and across the globe, for both producers, consumers and traders alike. We offer reliable, value-adding and efficient services to our clients across a broad spectrum of industries within Sub-Saharan Africa.
We manage a vast portfolio of customers and commodities throughout Africa, combining the immense capabilities and networks of the Access World Group, as well as our partner agents. Our suite of world-class warehousing operations in South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, and Tanzania, help us to provide our valued customers with a competitive advantage whilst making Access World the obvious choice for logistics and warehousing services throughout the African region. Our warehousing footprint consists of over 250 000 square meters across our African operations, servicing 11 major ports, and with over 17 000 cross border truck movements our presence and expertise are almost unrivalled.
With over 20 years’ experience in the mine to market space, Access World leverages our longstanding partnerships with the mines, traders and service providers alike to bring our customers the worldclass service they require. With the knowledge and expertise acquired over the years, our team manages your shipments from start to finish, allowing our customers to focus on their business requirements
Access World not only serves the mining industry by managing southbound logistics flows, but by servicing our Chemicals and Reagents customers we have significantly increased our Northbound cargo flows as well. In addition, Access World boasts Project Forwarding and Handling expertise with a rich history of proven success in executing services to both EPCM’s and Mining entities alike within Africa. This, coupled with our years of experience and expertise in the export of metals and minerals, makes Access World the obvious choice for supply chain solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Access World have been honoured to recognise Kansanshi Mining Plc as a strategic partner in the region for over a decade. As a business, we are proud to have provided services over this period to both the mine and it’s trading arm for both metal exports across Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as important import reagent materials that form a critical component in the manufacturing process. We look forward to continuing our long and rich partnership with Kansanshi Mining Plc, whilst providing worldclass supply chain services that will support their strategic long term growth plans in the region well into the future.
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THE COPPER GIANT
Operating the country’s copper deposits via the site is the globally reputed Kansanshi Mining Plc (Kansanshi), a copper and gold mining company under the banner of the international conglomerate First Quantum Minerals Limited (First Quantum).
First Quantum is a global copper company that produces copper in the form of concentrate, cathode and anode, and boasts inventories of nickel, gold and cobalt as well. First Quantum operates long life mines in several countries and employs approximately 20,000 people worldwide. The Kansanshi copper-gold mine was the company’s flagship operation since 2005 for a number of years until FQM Trident’ Sentinel Mine and Conbre Panama came into production.
From its two open pits, the Kansanshi copper-gold reserve produces more copper than any other mine in Africa. Since production at Kansanshi commenced in 2005, the company has installed several expansions, and the operation is now capable of producing 340,000 tonnes of copper and more than 120,000 ounces of gold per year.
KANSANSHI MINING
Kansanshi employs more than 13,000 people, primarily made up of a localised Zambian workforce, and utilises state-of-the-art technology to extract copper and gold from three different ore types, with world-class efficiency. The Kansanshi mine is
Anthony Mukutuma, General Manager of Kansanshi
owned and operated by Kansanshi Mining, which is 80 percent owned by First Quantum.
“The Kansanshi deposit is the site of one of the oldest copper mines in the whole of Zambia and dates back to the fourth century A.D,” introduces Anthony Mukutuma, General Manager of Kansanshi. “It has been mined intermittently since that time by various parties including ZCCM Investment Holdings (ZCCM - formerly Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Limited) which, in 1969, approved the development of an open pit mine to treat high grade oxide ore.”
In 1998, ZCCM formally ceased operations at the Kansanshi deposit and initiated closure and reclamation activities. Subsequently, Cyprus Amax Minerals Corporation (Cyprus Amax) acquired a majority of the ownership of surface leases and selected assets associated with the area from ZCCM and the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ).
After completion of metallurgical test work and a feasibility study to determine the potential for a 124,000 tonne per annum copper production
With more than 28 years of experience in the mining sector, at AMSI Zambia we know how challenging the mining environment can be, and what it takes to deliver projects on time, every time with the highest level of client satisfaction.
Spanning more than a decade, AMSI Zambia has proudly been of service to FQML. Over this time, we have focused our efforts on delivering a world class level of service to ensure that everything we do is done with professionalism and integrity, two of our core company values.
From humble beginnings back in 2010 when we first installed a small part of our fuel management system at Kansanshi mine to monitor the offloading of one fuel bowser, it was evidence enough that the Jigsaw Fuel Management System would be of great value. Over the past 11 years we have grown with FQML and a lot of the system has been designed around experiences at Kansanshi mine. The system itself has always been a world leader but through the opportunities and passion of our teams on the ground we can say with confidence that there is no better fuel management system on the market.
With our dedicated teams on the ground, We Supply Specialised labour contracts covering both Expatriate and national labour teams. We proudly have our own designated “shut pad” on site where we carry out full rebuilds and refurbishments on most of the large earth moving equipment and have a large focus on safety, compliance, and professionalism, that extends across the whole company. It has also been a big drive of AMSI Zambia to empower and assist national Zambians by upskilling them and supplying their services to the mine. Through empowering the Zambian people, we are helping to build a brighter future in Zambia.
Additionally, we have an engineering and steelworks workshop located 200m from the entrance of Kansanshi. This allows us to design and fabricated customized pieces of equipment, signs, Cable trees, customised trailers and much more.
We are currently putting the final touches on our new warehouse to accommodate filtration components; we will stock and keep spares of most common filtration products used on site to ensure that our client’s fleets are always in operation and eliminating down time. We expect our first shipment of filtration to arrive end of March 2022.
In partnership with FQML, AMSI Zambia always keeps one eye on the future as we are always looking for new ground-breaking technologies that will assist us in building a robust and sustainable future for our clients.
We are excited for what the future holds and look forward to every opportunity that comes our way.
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site, Cyprus Amax was acquired by Phelps Dodge Corporation in 1999.
“First Quantum Minerals purchased its 80 percent interest in Kansanshi from Cyprus Amax in August of 2001 and went on to redesign the process flowsheet to treat sulphide and oxide ores separately,” Mukutuma explains. “Commercial production at Kansanshi was achieved in April of 2005, and four years later, a plant to treat transitional (mixed) ore was designed and commissioned.
“Today, the Kansanshi operation includes three concentrators producing copper concentrate and gold dore (from gravity concentrators in the milling circuit and the associated gold plant) and a leachSX-EW circuit that produces Grade A copper cathode. The concentrates are treated at the Kansanshi Smelter (commissioned in 2013), to create copper anodes and at the highpressure leach plant to produce copper cathode.”
MINING AND PROCESSING
Kansanshi is a vein deposit, with economic copper and gold mineralisation occurring in three ore-types: primary sulphide, mixed supergene and oxide.
Mining is carried out in two open pits, Main and Northwest, using conventional open pit methods employing hydraulic excavators and a fleet of haul trucks with electric trolley assist on the waste haul. Ore treatment is flexible to allow for variation in ore type either through an oxide leach circuit, a sulphide flotation circuit and or a transitional ore (mixed ore) circuit.
Sulphide ore is treated via crushing, milling and flotation to produce copper in concentrate. Mixed ore is treated through a similar circuit with the option to treat the flotation concentrate via the high-pressure leach (HPL) circuit.
Oxide ore is treated via crushing, milling, flotation, leaching and the SX/EW process to produce a sulphidic and gold bearing flotation concentrate as well as electro-won cathode copper.
Gold is recovered from all ore types by six gravity concentrators. Gemini tables treat the gravity concentrates and produce a high-grade concentrate for direct smelting to gold bullion.
A portion of the copper concentrate produced from the sulphide and mixed ore circuits is treated in a HPL facility. Copper is recovered by oxidation and leaching in autoclaves, and gold is recovered from HPL residues via an acid-resistant gravity concentrator.
– ANTHONY MUKUTUMA, GENERAL MANAGER, KANSANSHI MINING PLC
Autonomous mission management system is next generation of fleet management
No vision of mining’s autonomous future can be fully realised without the technology to manage your fleet and equipment. Hexagon’s autonomous mission management system is the beating heart of this vision, and the key to advancing the next generation of mine automation.
Launched in partnership with Liebherr at last year’s MINExpo in Las Vegas, NV, the autonomous mission management system – or mission manager, for short - orchestrates autonomous fleet and unmanned mine traffic movements throughout the mine for optimised autonomous haulage. It is fully integrated with Hexagon’s fleet management and enterprise analytics and reporting portfolio products.
The mission manager will be used in the mine automation options offered by Liebherr to customers. A high level of safety, flexibility and seamless integration are the hallmarks of Liebherr’s offerings, which include its complete autonomous haulage solution. The partnership embodies both companies’ vision of open architecture, next generation mine automation
The one-platform approach to integrating multiple life-of-mine solutions empowers mines pursuing an autonomous future. Hexagon, a global leader in digital reality solutions, calls this the Power of One - a holistic, life-of-mine smart solution connecting sensors and software, infield apps and cloudware to empower digital transformation. For the first time, one technology partner connects the mine to the boardroom via a single onboard ecosystem comprising a smart computer, antenna and display. Fleet management is now addressed by a scalable, platform-agnostic answer to challenges previously addressed by point solutions and multiple vendors.
Mission manager follows in the footsteps of Hexagon’s vehicle intervention system (VIS), which was launched in 2017 to detect and prevent collisions by automatically slowing down or even stopping a haul truck if an imminent collision is detected. VIS has since been deployed on three continents, in 10 mines and almost 500 haul trucks with more than two million operational hours.
“For mission manager, we followed the strategy that made the vehicle intervention system a success,” said Andrew Crose, VP-Autonomous, Hexagon’s Mining division. “This meant being OEM-independent but working directly with OEMs like Liebherr to develop the system, listening to customers to innovate beyond the legacy state of the art that existed, and building towards ISO and other standards with our OEM and customer partners to ensure a more futureproofed solution.
“Usability, scalability, state of the art and nextgeneration technologies – all of this helped to deliver a solution capable of addressing the challenges facing our customers and the industry.”
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LEADING THE WAY
Today, Kansanshi operates in Zambia as Africa’s largest copper provider in the region’s mining industry. It is the company’s forward-thinking and people-centric mentality that stands it apart from others in the sector, leading through a mixture of expertise and perseverance.
“Kansanshi’s differentiation is a result of First Quantum’s ethos evident in the company’s history over the last 25 years,” Mukutuma says. “First Quantum’s people are well-known for a ‘can do’ attitude and specialist technical, engineering, construction and operational skills, which allow us to develop and successfully run complex mines and minerals processing plants.
“As a company and as individuals, we strive to go beyond the goals set by other companies. After 25 years of operations, we are now one of the world’s top 10 copper producers, operating in multiple countries. We are focused on providing a tangible benefit from everything we do for investors, employees and the many communities that host our operations.”
– ANTHONY MUKUTUMA, GENERAL MANAGER, KANSANSHI MINING PLC
ZAMBIAN MINING
The mining industry itself is vast in Zambia. The country has access to a multitude of rich metals and minerals that are key to the production of modern necessities and core to the continued growth of infrastructure all across the world.
“The mining industry in Zambia and the wider African continent has supported economies and wrought development, and continues to do so to this day,” Mukutuma elaborates. “However, the industry also continues to largely divide opinion - in my view - due to the huge expectations that large scale investments inherent in mining come with.
From the time First Quantum Minerals Limited started the construction of the Kansanshi process plant, Shawonga Enterprises Limited, a Zambian engineering company based in the city of Kitwe, was a business partner. While representing the OEMs of world class capital mining equipment, which include Breaker Technology Inc. and Osborn Engineered Products, both belonging to Astec Industries Group, Shawonga Enterprises Limited has been involved in the design, supply and installation of the conveyor system, feeders and rock breakers. Shawonga services and maintains equipment to the OEM’s standard, whilst equipping the operators and maintenance personnel with the necessary skills and continuous training.
Shawonga Enterprises Limited is the leader in rock breakers in Zambia. Shawonga has invested in highly trained technicians and keeps aftermarket parts worth over USD1million in its warehouse in Kitwe, to support its customers within the region. Shawonga believes in excellent aftermarket support to ensure the lifespan of equipment is fully supported by investing heavily in aftermarket support in terms of highly trained and highly skilled technicians, good in-country parts stock holding, and a well-equipped workshop facility.
Shawonga, in partnership with various OEMs, supplies mining equipment ranging from the design stage to a whole crushing plant, as well as individual equipment including but not limited to crushers, modular crushing plants, feeders, screens, rock breakers and underground utility vehicles. The underground utility vehicles range includes personnel carriers, scissor lifts, rock bolters, shotcrete sprayers, concrete mixers/transporters, scalars, explosives chargers, fuel bowsers, fuel and lubrication service trucks, flat beds trucks, crane trucks and cable bolters. The equipment ranges from basic editions to more intelligent versions, with battery powered, energy efficient equipment also available. OEMs represented include Astec Industries, MacLean Engineering, Boundary Equipment, PMSA and Ionic Mechatronics. Other OEMs Shawonga represents, who are providers of specialised services, include Beka Lubrication, Linburg Engineering and Gray Tools.
Through its subsidiary, Zinpro Zambia Company Limited, Shawonga has been offering full house engineering services, from engineering designs to procurement and construction management. Zinpro specialises in turnkey project solutions and offers a wide range of engineering services, including but not limited to draughting and engineering designs, mechanical installations, structural manufacturing and plating, construction, electro-mechanical installations, specialised services such as shutdown services, and many more. Zinpro has been involved in various projects at various mine sites with a strong success rate, as well as a very good safety record. Zinpro, whose strength is in utilising basic concepts to come up with dynamic solutions, is very flexible, efficient and effective in its operations.
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“For example, the expectations of localised host communities when it comes to job provision and business opportunities tends to be huge. Given this setting, mining operations have to engage a diverse and dynamic stakeholder base and find win-win situations in order to be successful and sustainable.
“This combination of geology, the many disciplines of engineering, finance and a diverse and dynamic stakeholder base makes for an exciting space indeed - challenging for sure, but very exciting!”
However, the last two years have had their impact on the Zambian mining industry and Kansanshi itself.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted life around the world, with a number of lives lost, and people’s livelihoods altered in profound ways, with many people losing their source of income or having their earnings reduced drastically as a result of the pandemic,” Mukutuma informs us. “I always state that the most significant impact has been on children’ education. Growing up in lockeddown communities for the children of this generation will inevitably have long-term impacts.
“As a business, we were determined to keep operating through the pandemic. We achieved this by instigating protocols in the workplace to mitigate COVID-19 transmission (using the five golden rules) and investing in state-of-the-art COVID-19 testing, contact tracing and medical facilities, and working with the Zambian Ministry of Health to make vaccines available to the workforce and their families.”
Kansanshi continued operating throughout the pandemic and is currently taking the lead in driving vaccination campaigns at the mine site and within the local community.
INNATE INTEREST
For Mukutuma, this dedication towards employees and the
Tega Industries Limited is a name synonymous with pioneering achievement in the mineral beneficiation, mining and bulk solids handling industries, world over. Tega’s philosophy is “Partnerships in Practice” i.e to uphold traditional values through the empowerment of professionals, providing technical and economically unrivalled solutions to complex problems in mining, beneficiation, material handling and engineering. Less manpower and increased safety:
Tega Industries Limited is a Public Listed Company in India and has manufacturing set up in India, An ideal liner for high-aspect SAG mills South Africa, Australia and Chile. Through these 6 Manufacturing Units, Tega supplies its products in more than 90 countries in the World. from 34 to 40ft in diameter According to Vishal Gautam of Tega Industries, DynaPrime liners have various advantages such as easier handling of the liners and increased mill availability. Gautam further adds that this range of mill liners gave Tega a competitive advantage which encouraged the company to tackle bigger mills in the global market. The company has since become a dominant player in the market with the DynaPrime liners. DynaPrime liners do not need a lot of people for installation. “Back in the day you’d need five to ten people to do the installation of steel liners inside the mill. Right now, you can reduce that number to do the installation of such Tega Dynaprime liners,” Gautam explains. During the installation of the liners, safety aspects of the liner have been improved whereby installation of the Liner can take place from the outside the mill with less people inside the mill.
maximizes mill availability Resilient design cushions high-energy impacts and avoids liner cracks
Tega DynaPrime and sustainability
In addition to having numerous advantages for Grinding Mills, Tega DynaPrime also contributes to the sustainability in the mining industry. Gautam outlines three ways in which DynaPrime supports a sustainable mining environment.
Bigger and lighter unlocks mill capacityReduced mine stoppages:
Unique design ensures
better control on lifting Depending upon the Operating Conditions, in a angle throughout liner life lot of cases, the liners last longer than steel liner, mines can run more continuously rather than having regular stoppages during the year. Less stoppages subsequently lead to increased tonnage production which leads to more revenue for mines. Servicing, product quality and design of Tega DynaPrime takes on a customer centric approach. “That’s how we are bringing in the product, supporting the customers, increasing their mine life in their operations. That’s how we are doing our bit to build a sustainable environment,” Gautam concludes.
info@tegaindustries.co.za | www.tegaindustries.co.zaIn most cases, DynaPrime is bigger and lighter compared to a steel liner and has a reduced installation time. Gautam explains that in some cases, processing plant taking seven to nine days for installation of liners, waiting time has been reduced to approximately three days with DynaPrime. As a result, mines got additional days of production which is a huge advantage,” Gautam says.
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Wheals Construction Ltd was established in 2001. Majoring in Civil Engineering and Thermal Plastic Engineering.
The company was established because of the big response to the need in Zambia and Congo DRC : Due to increase of demand in the construction sector in both the mines and government sectors to develop the concept of providing the best services to the construction and mining companies. Adopting high new science and technology in thermal plastic piping systems in Zambia and the neighbouring countries. The limited resources to supplying and installation of thermoplastic piping products and equipment. Create employment opportunities for the Zambians and neighboring countries communities. Wheals Construction Ltd is committed to developing and introducing good new products and services with high technology, super and efficient services for its customers, the company seeks for co-developing forever and will develop forever. This is by developing work force and management strength by ongoing training. The company strategy is to increase turn over annually by training building, installation personnel and sales represtative in this dynamic market. Our equipment’s and personnel levels are very carefully managed to meet the demand.
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FIRST QUANTUM – A BRIEF HISTORY
First Quantum was incorporated under the Company Act (British Columbia) on December 21, 1983, under the name of Xenium Resources Ltd. The company changed its name to Xenium Resources Inc. on January 25, 1984, to Zeal Capital Ltd. on November 29, 1989, and to First Quantum Ventures Ltd. on June 16, 1993.
On July 18, 1996, the company entered its carnation as First Quantum Minerals Ltd. Today, First Quantum Minerals Limited has operations in Australia, Finland, Spain, Mauritania, Panama, Turkey and Zambia; and projects in Argentina and Peru.
community at large is an invaluable part of Kansanshi as a business. The COVID-19 period has pushed forward the necessity of digital communication and connection on top of other aspects of life, and also represents the ever-changing nature of the mining industry that Mukutuma has been intrigued with since his youth.
“I grew up in Kabwe (Zambia), a major mining town at the time. I was intrigued by how the miners got dirt out of the ground and processed it into valuable products such as zinc and lead, in the case of Kabwe Mine, or copper and cobalt for the mines on the Copperbelt,” he says. “I liked the physical side of mining. After all, underground mining to a child sounds like an adventure, and I was engaged by the science and the business side of things too.
“Even as a 10-year-old child, it was clear that mining as a business was the anchor of the economy of Kabwe and I was keen to be part of this important industry. I wanted to get into an industry that was considered key to the country.”
This led Mukutuma to study the sciences in secondary and high school, and thereafter leading to studying Chemical Engineering with Minerals Engineering at the University of Birmingham (UK).
ACTOM Turbo Machines
ACTOM Turbo Machines (Pty) Ltd is a turbomachinery and high-speed rotating equipment specialist company based in Sasolburg, South Africa.
We offer turnkey solutions from mechanical to electrical, turbines and generators, with a 24-7 standby crew providing excellent response time and quality workmanship.
ACTOM Turbo Machines provides site services and workshops for the maintenance, overhaul, repair, erection, engineering and mechanical servicing of gas and steam turbines, gearboxes, pumps, compressors, blowers, fans and centrifuges including all mechanical auxiliaries. We also hold strategic international OEM partners to complement our local services.
Our premises includes a 3000m2 workshop and offices with over 140 permanent employees, comprising of a machine shop with various CNC and conventional lathes; a fabrication department for welding and boiler making; a white metal department for casting and machining bearings; a fitting department for inspections and assembly; as well as sandblasting, glass-bead blasting, painting, nondestructive testing, and wash bays.
Our field service contingent is one of the largest in South Africa; including more than 15 rotating equipment technicians and more than 30 mechanical fitters, spread over various sites and shutdowns.
We hold the long-term maintenance contract for rotating equipment of a large petrochemical air and oxygen plant, comprising 14 trains of steam turbines and oxygen compressors.
We also holds the long-term service agreement for the maintenance and repair of the centerline of a 360 MW power station, comprising six trains each with a HP turbine, LP turbine, gearbox and all auxiliaries.
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The smelter ramped up quickly, achieving commercial production in 2015
KANSANSHI - SMELTER
The Kansanshi copper smelter, commissioned in the first half of 2015, has enabled First Quantum to optimise the value of the copper it produces in Zambia, and has created a further 700 specialist jobs. It has a nominal capacity of 1.2 million tonnes per annum of concentrate to produce more than 300,000 tonnes of blister copper annually. The smelter efficiently traps 100 percent of sulphur dioxide by-product and converts it into sulphuric acid. This recycling produces more than one million tonnes per annum of sulphuric acid, reducing reliance on imported acid for use in the treatment of oxide copper ores. Acid produced by the smelter is neutralised in the leaching circuit.
“This launched my career in mining – first with the Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Limited on a number of operations, Konkola Copper Mines Plc, Anglo American Corporation and then First Quantum Minerals at their Bwana Mkubwa Operations in Ndola,” he adds. “With First Quantum, I have taken on a number of roles in Zambia, Mauritania, Finland and Australia, and now I’m back in Zambia again, here at Kansanshi - full circle.”
INVESTMENTS AND AUTOMATION
Mukutuma has had the privilege of watching Kansanshi grow and develop its operations both internally and externally.
Over the course of his tenure, Kansanshi has undergone multiple investments – additional capacity, new product initiative, quality improvement and/or cost reduction/ efficiency improvements.
“Kansanshi is currently mining from the Main and Nortwest Pits,
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and will develop the Southeast Dome Pit next,” Mukutuma says. “One investment of note in the recent past is the Kansanshi Copper Smelter, commissioning for which commenced in the third quarter of 2014.
“The smelter ramped up quickly, achieving commercial production in 2015, and it has a nominal capacity of 1.2 million tonnes per annum of concentrate to produce over 300,000 tonnes of copper metal annually and more than one million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of sulphuric acid as a by-product. The main processing steps are smelting, converting, fire refining and casting. We are looking to expand the smelter to 1.6 Mtpa and take the high-pressure Leach Plant’s treatment rate up by 40 to 60 percent. This will ensure that Kansanshi has capacity to treat additional concentrate arising from the planned concentrator expansion.”
Kansanshi is also looking into increasing its fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) - in this case electric mining haul trucks that will operate in and around the pits - as well as investing in renewable energy in the form of solar and wind power.
Among these core investments is that of automation, a key part of Kansanshi’s business plan moving forwards.
“The level of automation in our operation in mining and the process plants (concentrators, hydrometallurgical plants and the smelter) is significant,” Mukutuma explains. “From the use of high precision mining in mining operations to expert control system in process unit operations, the use of automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is pervasive throughout the business.
“It is of critical importance that we keep abreast with developments in technology and continue to be innovative to streamline and better our operations for our shareholders, customers, employees and the environment.”
– ANTHONY MUKUTUMA, GENERAL MANAGER, KANSANSHI MINING PLC
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First Quantum runs trades and apprentice training programmes
– ANTHONY MUKUTUMA, GENERAL MANAGER, KANSANSHI MINING PLC
The automation of Kansanshi’s operations has resulted in reduced environmental footprint. The use of energy efficient in-pit trolley-assist technology has resulted in 100,000 tonnes of CO2e saved annually, and approximately one-million tonnes of CO2e is saved annually through the operation of the Kansanshi smelter.
PEOPLE-CENTRIC SINCE 1996
During 2022, Kansanshi’s main objectives are to push its current operations to 29 Mtpa to compensate for dropping sulphide ore grades and diminishing oxide and mixed resources as the open pit deepens, and continuing discussions with key stakeholders to pave the way for an expansion to the current operation, to double annual mined volumes and process throughput.
“First Quantum has invested in the development of skills and its people from its inception in 1996,” Mukutuma continues. “For the said growth to be sustained, it must be underpinned by employees and the right leadership; people that understand the First Quantum values of ‘Bolder, Smarter, Driven and Together’.
“First Quantum runs trades and apprentice training programmes, local and international graduate programmes, various specialist and professional development programmes for employees and a CEO Programme, the latter of which is a leadership development programme with First Quantum’s CEO being the principal mentor.
“A decision was made during 2020 to create a programme to develop ‘ready now’ leaders using the CEO Programme model with the principal mentor being the General Manager.
“The programme is called the General Manager Programme (GMP). The first cohort of GMP’s have just completed the 12-month programme with excellent results; six ‘ready now’ leaders from the Human Resources, ICT, mechanical, process engineering, and metallurgy disciplines. The next cohort will start in April 2022.”
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– TEZA KASENGELE, SAFETY MANAGER, KANSANSHI MINING PLC
SAFETY FIRST
This dedication to training and developing its employees and management is a key part of Kansanshi’s overall business practice, to ensure the best for both the company and the people involved. This is due to First Quantum’s overarching safety-centric values that echo throughout its companies and their divisions.
First Quantum’s THINK! Safety programme is a practical, sensible approach to risk management, all framed within the company’s Health and Safety Management System, which conforms to ISO 45001 standard.
“It features sensible rules without excessive red tape,” explains Teza Kasengele, Safety Manager at Kansanshi. “We avoid unnecessary bureaucracy, and we vigorously defend against the false sense of security that comes from having blanket rules and indiscriminate procedures. Whilst we insist on key safety rules in specific environments, we find that overall safety improves when we teach workers to assess their environment, identify hazards, take action using their own critical judgement and support their colleagues in the same way.
“The THINK! Safety programme started at Kansanshi as an off-shoot of crew resource management (CRM) – the famously successful aviation industry safety programme that has been adopted and adapted for use in many different industrial sectors, including healthcare, firefighting and shipping handling. CRM training focuses on non-technical skills (teamwork, decision making, and communication) to improve situational awareness and problemsolving, which all help to better safety performance. In our early trials, we found CRM helpful but lacked a mining-specific focus. So, we have developed our own, First Quantum Safety Programme.”
The THINK! Safety programme is incorporated into the company’s Health and Safety Management System and has been implemented at all of its sites. First Quantum has embedded the Health and Safety Management System through the formal training of employees and contractors, practical on-the-job training with on-the-job followups and extensive workplace communications and employee engagement.
“We want everyone who works at our sites to go home safely to their families at the end of every shift,” Kasengele says. “We also want them to stay safe at home. The next step for THINK! Safety is to roll out the concept to the communities located near our operations to improve safety and reduce accidents in homes, farms, businesses and schools.”
THE FOUR PILLARS
Kansanshi’s four Safety Pillars embody the company’s ethos and drive towards ensuring the highest level of personal safety for each of its employees and associated workers.
Pillar One - Prepare
Kansanshi’s health and safety policy is aimed at preparing employees and business partners to uphold their occupational health as well as remaining safe both at work and elsewhere. Employees and business partners are also prepared to keep the environment and equipment safe in their execution of duties. At Kansanshi, this preparation to work safely is mainly achieved in four separate ways.
“The first is through training,” Kasengele elaborates. “Both employees and business partners
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FIRST QUANTUM
First Quantum Minerals is a Canadian-based mining and metals company whose principal activities include mineral exploration, development and mining. Its main product is copper, which accounts for 80 percent of revenues (as of 2016).
Resource focus:
• Copper • Nickel • Gold • Zinc • Cobalt
operating on site undergo various stages of training, depending on their roles, to ensure that they are competent to work safely before they can be allowed to work at Kansanshi.
“This is followed by understanding the work processes. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) have been developed for critical tasks based on their hazard potentials and how such hazards can be prevented, dealt with or how their impacts can be minimised by following outlined steps in the execution of such tasks or work processes.”
The third of these ways is hazard identification. All personnel on the mine, regardless of their roles or work location, are encouraged to identify and report hazards so that they can be eliminated before they result in any harm. Examples of methods used to identify workplace or potential hazards are Visible Felt Leaderships (VFLs), Near-miss Incidents, Safety Inspections and Hazard logbooks.
Lastly, internal and external Health and Safety Management System audits are a regular feature of important annual activities at Kansanshi.
Pillar Two - Prevent
Once personnel have been prepared to work safely, preventative measures are used to prohibit the
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FIRST QUANTUM – ZINC AND COBALT
ZINC
First Quantum produces zinc at Pÿhasalmi Mine (Finland) and Çayeli (Turkey). Corrosion-resistant zinc plating of iron (hot-dip galvanising) is the major application for zinc. Other applications are in electrical batteries, small non-structural castings, and alloys such as brass.
COBALT
Cobalt is primarily used in lithium-ion batteries, and in the manufacture of magnetic, wearresistant and high-strength alloys.
identified hazards from resulting in or causing harm. Preventative measures are aimed at eliminating known or anticipated hazards from coming into contact with personnel, the environment or equipment. Signage, waste and hazardous material management are some of the principal methods used in the prevention pillar. In addition, risk assessments, which are aimed at identifying preventative methods to address hazards specific to the task at hand, are conducted on all critical tasks before such jobs can be allowed to commence or proceed.
Pillar Three - Protect
Like most mining environments in the world, Kansanshi employees and business partners have to deal with various hazards in their different lines of duty, as is the nature of the mining industry.
“Having identified these hazards in the first pillar, procedures and policies have been formulated to protect personnel who work directly with such hazards (which cannot be avoided or prevented),” Kasengele tells us. “Some of the most common protective measures are appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), machine guard installations,
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OLIBUL (among multiple business interests) is steadily growing its footprint in the intra-country, and cross border freight/ haulage of commercial and industrial commodities within and across the breadth of the Southern Africa region. OLIBUL was incepted in 2011, and received it’s breakthrough market opportunity from Africa’s most progressive mining house (FQM Kansanshi Mining) in late 2015; producing and beneficiating a bulk metallurgical fluxing agent for their smelter. Since that initial market opportunity, OLIBUL has been able to grow it’s workforce from 26 people in 2015 (then operating as a licensed artisanal quarry) to the current 100 employees (now operating as a fully licensed small scale miner/ quarry of industrial minerals) in 2022 primarily due to the same initialmarket-opportunity that was graciously availed by FQM Kansanshi. That business growth opportunity has enabled OLIBUL to build the necessary in-house company systems and processes to enable us meet the stringent product and service requirements from FQM Kansanshi Mine, and the relatively complex government regulatory environment (permitting and licensing) for small scale mining/ quarrying. The above business growth has also capacitated OLIBUL to exponentially grow and mature in the areas of corporate governance, statutory compliance and corporate social responsibility. That continued business exposure and growth facilitated by FQM Kansanshi has also allowed OLIBUL to start to look outward for business growth opportunities outside of FQM Kansanshi’s value chain and even outside of Zambia particularly in the in-country/ regional and cross-border freight and haulage of bulk industrial commodities like cathode/ anode copper, mining reagents and consumables, agro-inputs & commodities, FMCG’s, imported-CAPEX equipment, etc. We are currently looking for progressive & forward thinking local & international investors/ partners to collaborate with and expand the scale and scope of the current business.
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work rotations to limit exposure and ergonomic studies and guidelines.”
Pillar Four - Respond
Kansanshi has implemented various methods and channels to respond to health, environmental and safety incidents which may occur on site or involve Kansanshi employees and business partners. Foremost of these methods is the establishment of a well-equipped hospital (such as Kansanshi Mine Hospital) to which all employees and their families have access, including Kansanshi’s contractors. In addition, a wellequipped emergency response team has been set up to respond to all incidents involving personnel, the environment and equipment.
Incidents are also managed through rigorous incident investigations which are aimed at developing or enhancing the preparatory, preventative and protective pillars.
BEHIND KANSANSHI
Kansanshi prides itself on having a diverse and multicultural employee base with various backgrounds and stemming from a variety of nationalities. Following the company’s core values of being Bolder, Smarter, Driven and Together, Kansanshi’s staff members understand that they are part of a greater whole that is
PARATUS
CORPORATE ZAMBIA PRESSES THE ‘ON’ BUTTON
The Zambian government’s new technology and science ministry has declared digital transformation as the conduit for Zambia’s future growth and boosted economy.
Zambian businesses are now actively looking at how they may grow and move into a digital future. “Businesses are realising they need excellent data security, back-up, and hosting supported by quality connectivity”, explains Marius van Vuuren, Country Manager of Paratus Zambia. “By investing in these elements, they can actively participate in digital transformation which is needed to do business in the world today.”
A renewed business confidence is already being seen by Paratus Zambia, which witnessed a boom in connectivity sales and high levels of interest in its new Data Center (DC). The new DC in Lusaka provides carrier neutral data management solutions in a highly secure and fully redundant environment. The DC was completed last year to support the Paratus corporate internet solution offering which has been growing over the past decade.
Van Vuuren adds: “We’re being urged to build Zambia from within. This promotes national pride while allowing us to support our clients’ growth ambitions. We had the foresight to build the necessary infrastructure and we are mirroring government’s vision. Our DC and connectivity services can support any business in future-proofing their prosperity. We are enabling business to confidently compete in the digital world.”
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integral to the company’s culture and empowering for every individual associated.
“Our people are our greatest asset, and because of this, we make sure that we encourage them to do and be the best they can, while supporting them across the business,” Kasengele tells us proudly. “Safety comes before all else. We make sure that our employees are empowered to act and work safely through a mixture of educative guidance and materials, reinforced by our company slogan: ‘no job is so important that it cannot be done safely’.
“In line with this, we have 12 ‘Think Fatal’ dangers that highlight hazards found in the workplace, and we make sure that staff know that if a situation is not safe to work, no one should work until it is restored.”
On top of this critical element of daily operation, Kansanshi helps motivate its workforce with a sense of collective achievement through teamwork.
“At Kansanshi, we set our employees clear goals and targets early in the year in line with corporate, company and departmental targets which helps everyone maintain a vision and sense of drive in their work,” McGerald Mvula, Supply Chain Manager at Kansanshi continues. “And in recognition of hard work, our many leadership programmes remind our staff that they can achieve anything that they set out to.
“Both leadership and mentorship programmes are available to all employees. For now, we host four levels of leadership programmes: internal graduate, local graduate, general manager leadership programmes, and business improvement programmes. Each of these is designed to promote the skills of individuals and provide Kansanshi with top-class business leaders. As for mentorship, we have management and superintendents mentoring and coaching young high-potential employees to help them gain the necessary skills and experience to
Pure trade Africa
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The industrial processes found in various Sub – Saharan countries provide these resources, and ultimately ensure that modern society can continue its rapid development.
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grow into fine business leaders of tomorrow.”
Amid the focus on safety and progression, Kansanshi ensures that its employees feel valued and rewarded for their efforts. Various forms of incentive schemes and programmes are in place to reward outstanding performance.
A HISTORY IN THE COPPERBELT
Mvula has been associated, and indeed part of, the copper mining space for a long time, with the industry having existed as a part of his childhood, and standing as a defining factor to influence his future career.
“I grew up on the Copperbelt and supported a mine sponsored team, Nkana football club,” he tells us. “My father, a miner, would bring me a seasonal ticket to watch our favourite sport - football. Everything revolved around mining during my childhood. I graduated in electrical engineering and worked in the copper electro-winning processes and the smelter in 2000. I was eager for growth, and it occurred to me that a commercial path could be the best way to combine my technical and business skills.”
From electrical engineering, Mvula moved into a materials engineer role that launched his transition into a commercial role.
“I have worked mostly in mining with brief stints in cement and electrical utilities,” he continues. “The impact of having technical acumen combined with business made me a highly attractive talent and I grew very quickly in the ranks to the Supply Chain Manager position.
“My role mainly includes creating an interface between the business and the external stakeholders (suppliers, manufacturers, regulators etc). It also involves interpreting the enduser requirements into scopes and inquiries that are sent to the suppliers for goods and services the business
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requires. This role interfaces with the various other requirements of the business in meeting our objectives of safety, quality, environment, production, corporate social responsibility (CSR), cost and value management in relation to our dealings with external stakeholders.”
Throughout his time with Kansanshi, Mvula has recognised that people form the bedrock of success for the business, and that each of them are critical to the future of the company.
DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY
especially those within heavy industries such as mining, the topic of sustainability has never been so prominent and important to address.
New technologies that promote efficient and clean activities have taken the limelight not only from an ethical standpoint but also operationally, proving their worth as green and effective tools and methods to incorporate into business. In this new age of development, it is the beginning of an adaptive journey for heavy industry companies to recognise the necessity of change and accommodate it.
For Kansanshi, not only is it important to address such a
Strika
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With a team that includes creatives and staff with extensive on-site knowledge, Strika takes dry or complex subjects and turns them into memorable campaign tools. Comic books, posters, billboards and safetyprocedure animations are just some of their innovative, personalised product offerings.
Their safety campaigns are designed is to equip mines, big or small, with a set of curated safety tools that help drive down incidents (e.g., vehicle accidents, mishandling of chemicals) and protect mine workers, visitors and contractors. This is done by informing readers/viewers of the risks associated with unsafe habits, supporting the training of mine employees, and where necessary, changing behaviours.
Supporting this mission is a ‘visualfirst’ communication strategy, whereby key messages are delivered through striking, image-based communications. These simple yet highly effective visuals allow clients to address diverse audiences and promote relevant behavioural changes with a single tool – regardless of language, culture or age differences.
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– ARNOLD MALAMBO, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER, KANSANSHI MINING PLC
change, but the company also realises its critical role in helping this international change taking place.
“When you take an overall look at the mining industry in Zambia, it is a very exciting space to work in, especially the copper sector,” reflects Arnold Malambo, Environmental Manager at Kansanshi. “There is a current global push for decarbonisation and the mining industry is poised to be the major contributor to realising that vison. The negative effects of fossil fuels drive the need to evolve and change the energy mix. Also, the economic drive for value addition in Zambia brings our extractive industry to the centre of the discourse for economic growth and development.
“Copper is critical in the global drive towards energy change, and we are at the heart of African copper mining.”
CONTINUING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Internally, Kansanshi is undergoing changes to best promote environmental practices both directly and indirectly.
Kansanshi is implementing an environmental management system (EMS) which is aligned with the ISO14001:2015 standard and subject to external compliance audits to keep them in check.
Key aspects of the company’s environmental programme include maintaining compliance with host country laws and regulations, and Kansanshi’s own environmental policy and international guidelines and standards, and sound baseline environmental and social risk assessments and mitigation strategies, among many others.
For Kansanshi, the continuation of
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Afrox Zambia is a member of Linde plc, the world’s largest supplier of industrial gases and the business is 100% owned by African Oxygen Limited (Afrox)
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CSR
Kansanshi’s CSR programme is part of its sustainability strategy, which is built around four key pillars: • Economically viable investments • Technically appropriate operations
• Environmentally sound practices • Socially responsible actions
Within the CSR programme, Kansanshi’s initiatives and activities are consistent with international best practices and are carried out in a systematic manner across all sites. The company’s programmes are specifically targeted to ensure sustainable community development, environmental biodiversity and human rights. sustainable development is a definite element of the company’s future.
“The business will continue with the current interventions, and expand the support where necessary, but remain open to other innovative ideas that would be adopted in the course of the current year,” affirms Malambo.
A RESPONSIBILITY BEYOND BUSINESS
For such a global company operating within the mining space, CSR becomes an integral part of helping the people, community and environment that Kansanshi is associated with.
Not only does mining involve a considerable number of operatives and skilled personnel, but it also revolves around the process of breaking open the earth in order to retrieve and filter valuable minerals and metals. This naturally can cause a detrimental impact on the surrounding
Bray Controls Africa
Bray’s partnership with Nuco supports our Zambian customers. We deliver proven valve and actuation solutions for copper mining, processing, and refining that reduces maintenance, downtime and improves productivity.
We are proudly associated with First Quantum Minerals as a key partner, supplying Bray Knife Gate Valves and a range of other flow control solutions.
With over 30 years of continued success and operations in over 40 countries, Bray is one of the premier manufacturers of flow control and automation products and accessories, offering the best compatibility, economy and quality performance.
www.bray.com
Canterbury Mining and Engineering
Established in 1989, Canterbury Mining and Engineering has positioned itself as a reliable service provider and supplier of heavy duty geared transmission drives and components to the mining industry.
By developing long-standing partnerships across Africa, CME have successfully delivered unique gearing solutions through the supply of custom-designed gear boxes and open gearing, along with design modifications and enhancements to existing installations. CME’s competent staff and workforce have decades of experience, ensuring that well-engineered, quality and innovative solutions prolong the life and availability of our customers equipment.
www.canterburymining.co.za
natural world if not handled properly or carefully, and therefore, mine operators have an important duty to uphold environmental values alongside their operations.
Equally, the welfare, safety and involvement of people (especially those local to the region in question) must continue to be a core focus of such companies, who must strive to integrate the business into the associated communities to further the betterment of host communities.
“The mining industry is more involved than ever in diverse service provision and social investments that span a wide spectrum: health, education, agriculture, livelihoods, gender, infrastructure and many more. This makes working in the space only more exciting,” Victor Nsana, CSR Superintendent at Kansanshi, tells us. “Through working alongside institutions in these various areas, we give back to the people and environment, while integrating our operations with the wider community.
“Everything from hiring and training skilled local staff to educating the community on safety and environmental practices helps bolster a better mining industry in Zambia.”
Within this bracket also falls the many suppliers and partners that Kansanshi works with to achieve its business and operational success.
“In an industry such as mining, with a diverse, growing and dynamic growing base of stakeholders, relationships are important,” Nsana explains. “The relationships allow for a clear understanding of stakeholder aspirations, concerns and objectives, and these can be addressed for the mutual benefit of all parties.
“Incorporating our suppliers into our CSR activities allows our entire business chain to get involved with ensuring the best safety standards, employee and community welfare, and sustainable practices company-wide.”
Glamwa Engineering
As the Managing Director of Glamwa Engineering, we are delighted to work with KMP and offering our vast experience in the mining industry working with Pump Barrels, Gear Boxes, Fabrication and repairing various crushers in the mining industry.
As the Managing Director of the company I have more than 25 years of experience in the mining industry (Mechanical), with which am looking forward to use in working with Kansanshi Mine plc to develop our country and empower our community’s at large through this wonderful partnership.
Eustace Simbile Managing Director
glamwaengineering@yahoo.com
Henderson Asset Protection
Henderson Asset Protection specialises in managing above ground risk for the extractive sector.
Henderson personnel have extensive security experience, coupled with a detailed understanding of the cultural and regional complexities of the countries in which they operate.
At Kansanshi Henderson fulfil a specialist role in the field focussed on perimeter security. Operational teams are permanently deployed using bush camps from which they conduct vehicle and foot patrols, ambushes, tracking and arrests.
In addition to field operations Henderson provides access control, CCTV monitoring, incident response and emergency planning.
www.hendersonrisk.com
CONTACT: Telephone: +260 966 496 244 / 096 532 5895 Address: Opposite the weighbridge along Solwezi – Chingola Road Email: glamwaengineering@yahoo.com
EUSTACE SIMBILE
(DIRECTOR)
ESTHER NAMFUKWE (FINANCE DIRECTOR)
ELIJAH SIABBABA
(OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR)
ABBY NKOLE
(WORKSHOP MANAGER)
WE SPECIALISE IN: º Mining mechanical repairs º Electrical º Rubber lining and tiling of mining components º Hire of labour º Instrumentation º Borehole Drilling º Mining Exploration º Construction of bridges
Henderson Asset Protection
is a specialist in managing Above Ground Risk in the extractive industry.
– VICTOR NSANA, CSR MANAGER, KANSANSHI MINING PLC
A PATH TO MINING
Nsana didn’t begin his career in the mining space. After working in the textile industry, he studied environmental health and became involved with community work, especially regarding raising awareness around community health and hygiene, immunisations and public health interventions. This was Nsana’s first experience of serving communities to help better the welfare and lives of the people therein.
“I later resigned and joined World Vision Zambia where I worked as a Development Facilitator. During my time there, I studied Development Practice at the University of South Africa (UNISA),” he tells us. “I was keenly interested in the community liaison work which the mining industry had started doing around communities in the Solwezi district. My interest grew to the point that I applied for a job and was hired as Assistant Community Liaison Officer. I rose through the ranks to the position of Senior Supervisor in the CSR Department.
Inara Investments
Inara Investments has been associated with Kansanshi Mining (FQM) since, 2006.
Our aim while working with Kansanshi is always to be delivering at our best efficiency and adhering to the environmental, social, and governance principles.
We believe in transparency, sustainable growth & development, and inclusivity for all adding value and opportunity within the community.
We have a shared interest in keeping up with the goals of our clients of keeping the supply value chain moving constantly and delivering efficiency all the time.
www.inarainvestments.com
Kachema Meat
Kachema Meat, based in Zambia, is a leading processor, retailer and distributor of meat products.
We have been a supplier to mine canteen operators for many years and distribute to sites all over the country.
The remote FQM sites have been a great challenge and incentive to develop a reliable cold chain and this has contributed to further growth of our customer base and new destinations. We have been a very reliable supplier to FQM and aspire to further grow our deliveries to FQM in the future in Zambia
www.kachema.com
YOUR RELIABLE SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNER
Inara Investments is a leading transportation and logistics company in the East African market. We provide a full-range of services including warehousing and transportation to support our clients in every link of their supply chains. Our offices and facilities are located across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Tanzania, Zambia, and Mozambique to ensure end-to-end excellence in goods management and client services. Over the years, Inara Investments has earned its reputation as the most safe, dependable, and trustworthy supply-chain partner in East Africa.
Plot 12672/12673, Chinika Industrial Area
Off Mumbwa Road, Towards Mwambeshi Road
Opposite Chinese Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia
T +260 97 5870117 | info@inarainvestments.com
www.inarainvestments.com
CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY
First Quantum has an established resettlement process that adheres to international standards of fairness and transparency. These processes guide the company’s actions when activities involve land access and displacement. As part of its process, in-depth consultations and negotiations are conducted with project affected people, under the leadership of experienced specialists in resettlement, and First Quantum staff dedicated to engaging with these communities ensure that activities and the community can work to an end goal.
“I am currently involved in supervisory functions and directly engaging with stakeholders, including governments, civil society organisations (CSOs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), faith-based organisations and community leadership. I have been in the industry for close to 14 years now. I love my job and it is both exciting and fulfilling for me to work here at Kansanshi.”
OVERSEEING OPERATIONS
Kansanshi recognises the importance of such an element of business and aims to incorporate its activities into multiple facets of surrounding society to bolster the betterment of the business and those people associated.
“Our goal is to integrate sound environmental, safety and social management practices into all aspects of our business,” says Nsana. “The board has a dedicated Environment, Health Safety and CSR Committee which reviews adherence by First Quantum to its environment, health and safety policies and practices in accordance with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations. The committee also oversees First Quantum’s CSR strategy and extensive programmes, including its approach to human rights and engagement with host communities. The committee considers and recommends best practices in key areas covered by its charter.
“We are committed to continuous improvement through our environmental, safety and social management systems, which are subject to regular external audits. Each of our sites has a community social and economic development plan which is aligned with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals. We seek to ensure that the positive economic impacts of mining are realised and to assist in improving the quality of life for those people and communities impacted by our activities.”
MARKING ACHIEVEMENT
The core company values revolving around both people and planet have helped Kansanshi become recognised
FIRST QUANTUM – CSR CASE STUDIES
‘PAYING OUR SHARE’ - 2019
Each year, First Quantum pays a significant percentage of the total Zambian Extractive Industry Revenues to the Zambia Revenue Authority.
WOMEN’S LITERACY BOOST
An adult literacy programme is helping secure the future of vulnerable women in Mauritania.
FUTURE BRIGHT FOR TURTLES
Rare Leatherback and Hawksbill sea turtles are protected under First Quantum’s conservation programme.
as an operational leader in the mining industry under First Quantum. Because of this, the company has gained a multitude of awards and accolades that represent its position in the sector, and the progressive nature of its operation and drive moving forward into the future.
“Over the years, Kansanshi has received recognition of its efforts in corporate social investments and has received awards in various areas,” Nsana says. “These span everything from environmental promotion to community engagement and internal company programmes.
“A prime example of this is our Conservation Farming – Support to Community award, given to us by CSR Network Zambia, that stemmed from our Conservation Farming unit, one that supports community farmers while doing good for the environment. The unit is already implementing a plan to diversify from the usual crop farming to incorporate fruit tree orchards in the local communities. This is going to target the export and local markets to help individual farmers reach a wider market.”
Oriental Casting and Forging Co. (KML)
Oriental Casting and Forging Co., LTD is a proud supplier of grinding media to Kansanshi Mine.
The company holds quality certifications: ISO 9001 – 2008 ISO 14001 – 2004
Using our grinding media and working with your plant personal we can:
• Lower wear rate: Resulting in savings
• Reduce breakage rate: Improves mill operation (mill weight control) and higher grinding media surface/ effective area
• Reduce Spalling: This is a safety concern and also affects costs
• Maintaining Sphericity: This is important for higher grinding media surface area and recycling of used mill balls (cost saving)
Matech
Matech has a wealth of experience in the refractory industry, from installation of refractory products to the development and marketing of such products in South Africa, Zambia and Chile.
Our focus is predominantly in the non-ferrous industry which includes, copper, platinum, chrome and manganese smelting.
With this global knowledge and experience we have been able to assist our customers with effective solutions in reducing refractory costs by supplying superior refractory products timeously.
We look forward to our continuous relationship with Mines and our other clients around the world.
tony@materialtech.co.za
Oriental Casting and Forging Co., LTD will work with your process and supply chain teams to reduce your costs:
Technical investigations:
• Mill ball sizes revised upwards & downwards as determined by specific mills critical speeds and predominant type of material, with a view to optimize media size • By studying the micro structure dynamics and adjustments reduced wear rates from 350g/t to 260g/t on one plant • Replaced expensive high chrome balls with cheaper hammer forged balls (saved costs) • By maintaining sphericity by using Oriental mill balls, there is a potential to recycle/reuse of used SAG mill balls in ball mills
Supply chain investigation with a view to optimize:
• Packaging, drums, bulk bags, and bulk containers • In-country storage to ensure reduction in working capital • Close relationships with select logistic providers • Use of rail where possible
Work with us to benefit from cost savings
General Manager: Mr. Hou Songcun housongcun@grindingballs.net.cn +86-15764168666 Sales and Technical support: Mr. Greg Kruger kruger@grindingballs.net.cn +27 82 800 4435
Serving the Copper and Platinum Industry with High Quality Refractory Products and Solutions for over 20 years.
Contact: Tony de Gouveia | tony@materialtech.co.za
– VICTOR NSANA, CSR MANAGER, KANSANSHI MINING PLC
Other awards include the Excellency in Environmental Stewardship – Game Management, Community Programmes – Water, Provision of Literacy Education – Infrastructure/Innovative Learning, Community Social Impact Award – Working with the Differently-Abled, Excellency in Literacy Support – Adult Literacy Support, and the Community Social Impact Award – Youth Development, each awarded by CSR Network Zambia.
BEYOND THE MINE
Kansanshi) recognises that people and communities are affected by the company’s business activities, and that it has a responsibility to ensure that those people and communities benefit through opportunities such as employment, business development, education, training or community investment over the long term.
“We also recognise that our activities consume resources and have impacts on the broader global environment, and that we have a responsibility to minimise and redress harmful impacts and to optimise positive benefits,” Nsana tells us. “We
ME Elecmetal Grinding Media
ME Long Teng Zambia (MELTZ) has created more than 130 local jobs in Zambia through direct hire — sixty through on-site contractors and many more through off-site contractors.
MELTZ focuses on training the local staff to use the state-of-the-art machinery and technologies to produce the highest quality grinding media.
MELTZ has enhanced economic growth in Zambia, and Kalumbila in particular, by providing various business opportunities to local Zambian companies, such as scrap metal and waste management services.
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build sound safety, environmental, and social management practices into all aspects of our business. We strive for continuous improvement in our environmental, safety and social management performance.
“Our sustainable development strategy is built around four key pillars: economically viable investments, technically appropriate operations, environmentally sound practices, and socially responsible actions.”
Kansanshi aims to deliver this strategy by implementing sound corporate governance practices as well as environmental management systems (in line with an equivalent to ISO 14001:2015 standard) and health and safety management systems (based on an equivalent to the OHSAS/BSI 18001:2015 standard), improving community relations through better communications, and supporting sustainable community development programmes.
– VICTOR NSANA, CSR MANAGER, KANSANSHI MINING PLC
ADAPTATION IN THE INDUSTRY
However, this kind of collaborative community achievement has not been undertaken without its own challenges. For Kansanshi, the past two years have not only caused global obstacles and varying customer demand, but also prevented peoplecentric activities.
“Owing to the effects of the COVID19 pandemic, a lot of opportunities to have face-to-face interactions with stakeholders have been disrupted,” continues Nsana. “Travel to project locations for monitoring activities and support has also been affected. This has interfered with developing and maintaining meaningful and effective relationships with business partners and other stakeholders.”
The COVID-19 pandemic has only reiterated how important the link between Kansanshi, its partners and its wider community is to the overall success and positive external influence of the business.
However, the pandemic has also helped push forward development in many spheres of the working world. For both businesses and employees, the past two years have prioritised digital communication and working, highlighted the importance of digital infrastructure, and driven everybody to become increasingly technologically adept.
Orica
We’re here to help our customers find success. It’s our expertise, scale and commitment to sustainable and safe solutions that opens up opportunities and creates enduring value.
As the world’s largest provider of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems, we remain committed to providing expert services to the mining, quarrying, construction, and oil and gas markets.
From commercial explosives and blasting systems, supply of sodium cyanide for gold extraction and expert ground support services, we have the right people on the ground ready to partner with you in your region.
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SINVAC
SINVAC is a leading HDPE pipe manufacturer in South Africa accredited for ISO9001:15; SANS4427; SAPPMA and IFPA memberships.
It is based in Pretoria and has over the years earned the right to become one of First Quantum’s preferred suppliers by consistently supplying quality HDPE pipes and associated fittings.
Currently producing 5 520m large bore solid wall pipe is scheduled to be completed in February 2022. SINVAC is proud to be associated with one of the world’s true powerhouse mining groups and will continue to provide top class service and assistance.
www.sinvac.co.za
SOLUTIONS FOR THE FUTURE
We’re transforming drill and blast to unlock mining value, with digital and automated technologies creating safer and more productive outcomes.
Orica Zambia | orica.com | +260 2 721 310 /330
SINVAC
Sinvac is the preferred one-stop supplier of HDPE pipes, fabricated plastic solutions, piping projects and related products in Africa. SINVAC specializes in: HDPE piping systems, HDPE fabrication, HDPE installation projects, SINVACLITE™: structured wall HDPE pipes, Sinvac Roto plastic products and product development.
Sinvac House 163 Lloyd St, Pretoria Industrial, Pretoria, 0117 +27 (0) 12 386 6484
www.sinvac.co.za
INDUSTRY THOUGHTS
“I was born in Kabwe, a mining town, and that is where my interest stems from. I liked what mining looked like, particularly the processing; how dirt was turned into value.
“It was clear from the onset that mining was a reward and challenging environment. This view has been further reinforced over the years, working for First Quantum.”
– Anthony Mukutuma, General Manager, Kansanshi Mining PLC
“Doing community programmes in the face of COVID-19 has not been easy. There has been reduced face-toface contact with stakeholders which is a key requisite to enhance relations between them and the mine,” Nsana elaborates. “However, some smart innovations have been put in place to ensure that programmes and services continue. The business training for micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), school lessons and other interactions had to be shifted onto local radio stations. These included our School on Radio Programme and our Small Business on Radio programme. These interventions proved to reach far more people than we anticipated, and we will continue with this after the pandemic.
“We have also found ways of using virtual meetings on various platforms, such as Zoom, Webex, Microsoft Teams and more, to work with stakeholders.
“With the availability of vaccines and increasing numbers of people getting vaccinated, face-to-face meetings are becoming possible again and will complement virtual meetings and activities very well. I have no doubt this will result in more effective collaboration and productivity. In light of this, the years ahead are promising.”
Shif Contractors and General Dealers
With over 20 years of experience in supplying of safety clothing, mining equipment & offering great logistics services!
Formed by Mr Francis Sichimba in the late 90s and officially registered on 16th September 2000, SHIF CONTRACTORS LIMITED has grown to be one of the highly recognised and recommended company in the country and has been successful in dealing with some of the biggest mines in Africa like: Kansanshi Mines , Barrick Lumwana, and many more.
We are committed to providing our clients with the best quality of goods and services.
We provide a safe and healthy working environment for all our employees and clients.
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SULZER
Dewatering solutions for the real world
In the real world time is money, and worksites have no time for unwanted water. Sulzer has the solutions in a complete pump range for reliable dewatering.
Whether you work in mining, tunneling or construction, the pumps here are your best insurance against water-related downtime. From purchasing to service, you can turn to Sulzer for dewatering solutions that make a difference in the real world.
T +27 021 231 2442/1740 E sales.zambia@sulzer.com
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KEY PARTNERSHIPS
This adaptive tech adoption and the digital tools that come alongside it are key to maintaining relationships across the globe, particularly when it comes to the critical partnerships that keep Kansanshi moving forward.
In the realm of CSR, Kansanshi maintains multiple critical partnerships with various governing bodies, institutions and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) across Zambia and beyond to enhance the company’s positive impact on communities as well as to safeguard the environment.
“Partnerships of immediate concern to the CSR department are slightly different from the commercial partnerships that are entered into for financial reasons,” Nsana says. “The CSR department seeks partnerships based on the need to address issues of mutual concern such as improving livelihoods, providing social services and building capacity for social change.”
Grounded on this principle, Kansanshi has key partnerships in many groups across the region:
The Municipal Council
The Municipal Council partnered with the company to improve the township roads by upgrading them to bituminous standards by providing a cost-effective service to the Municipal Council. According to Nsana, a lot of progress has been achieved in this area.
The Agriculture Department
The company’s conservation unit has trained more than 40,000 local farmers and continues to give support to 7,000 of them.
“Women and youth farmers are receiving training and technical support to improve their productivity,” Nsana tells us. “The Conservation Farming for Nutrition programme is one of the key interventions that is currently being rolled out to local
Unirate Investments
Unirate Investments has been business partners with FQM as suppliers since 2002, from the time FQM was operating Bwana Mkubwa Mine, during the era of people like Messrs. Hickman, Rowe, and Scott.
These gentlemen were instrumental in getting Unirate established in FQM. When FQM were starting their operations at Kansanshi and Kalumbila it was easy for Unirate to extend its services to them.
Unirate is grateful to FQM for having greatly contributed to the growth of the Company. From a 2 man show in 1998, the company now employs more than 50 workers and represents world-renowned OEMs.
www.unirate.co.zm
Verbena Trading SA
Verbena Trading SA is a marketer, stockist and distributor of bulk industrial chemicals, minerals and raw materials to a diversified customer base. We physically source, finance, transport, stock and distribute essential commodities to a range of industrial consumers globally.
We have long term off-take agreements with producers and encourage technical interaction between all parties. Our suppliers conform to all the various international accreditations and offer product support and after sales service to all our customers.
Verbena Trading SA has been active in the commodity trading business for the past 40 years and has offices in Switzerland and Portugal, as well as Agents in Southern Africa who handle the logistical side of the business.
www.verbena-trading.com
Unirate Investments Ltd is an industrial and mining supply & services contractor, established nearly 25 years ago. The company is managed and staffed by a management team with more than 100 years collective experience supplying and servicing the mining, manufacturing, engineering and support industry. The company specialises in the supply, installation and servicing of fixed plant equipment and spares and has global procurement capabilities, endeavouring to cater for the customer’s exact needs.
Our range of products include:
• Mechanical equipment & spares • Electrical equipment & spares • Reagents, process & water treatment chemicals
‘INDUSTIRAL & MINING SUPPLY CONTRACTORS’ OEMs REPRESENTED
THREE SRATEGIC DIVISIONS TO SUPPORT YOUR OPERATIONS:
• Supply Division • Contract Mining Services Division • Engineering Projects & Services Division
The Brubin name is synonymous with the business of industrial pumps and dewatering. Brubin has built a solid reputation for fluid transfer, and are market leaders in pump rentals, well-known for selling internationally reputed pump brands. Brubin’s range comprises the following pumps: Hose pumps, magnetic drive pumps, gear pumps, self-priming pumps & many more! Sepro Mixing and Pumping have been solving mixing and pumping problems for more than 48 years. They have visited hundreds of installations and solved thousands of problems all around the world. This attitude trickles down to their products as Sepro is constantly on the lookout for ways to solve new challenges on the market. Sepro supplies concentrator equipment and spares including crushers, screens, feeders, agitators etc.
EIMCO-K.C.P. Ltd has a rich history that has endured for more than 50 years. From a small manufacturer serving customers in India, EIMCO’s territory now spans around the world. The EIMCOK.C.P. equipment product line consists of liquid solid separation products for the mining, mineral & metallurgical process with a wide range of related services. EIMCO’s range of products include thickeners, clarifiers, classifiers, flocculators, horizontal belt filters and drum filters, among others.
Tel/WA: +260 760 962 944 info@unirate.co.zm
www.unirate.co.zm
VERBENA
TRADING SA
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– VICTOR NSANA, CSR MANAGER, KANSANSHI MINING PLC
women. Technical support to all conservation farming activities through field visits by extension workers (field officers) is being supported by the mining company.”
The Health Department
The company’s Health Promotion Team is encouraging Primary Health Care Provision in communities near the mine and supporting the government health services by providing support to procurement of health care equipment and materials.
The company helped to build and equip a number of health centres to provide primary health care.
The Regional Referral Hospital was rehabilitated (including the reconstruction of a whole new modern maternity wing) and some equipment was provided. Kansanshi has continued to provide weekly medical oxygen supplies during the scourge of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Zambia National Parks and Wildlife Authority
Kansanshi has partnered with the authority to start a wildlife ranch which has more than 16 species of wildlife that were introduced onto the mine lease. The animals are breeding and the numbers growing to the extent that some have been donated to the government park, West Lunga Game Reserve, whose animal population was unfortunately decimated to near extinction over the years.
Zambia Road Transport Safety Agency
In collaboration with the agency, the CSR department runs road safety messages on local radio stations and carry out campaigns to sensitise communities and schools of safe behaviour on the roads.
“We have assisted in the publication of materials to distribute in schools as a way of teaching safe and responsible behaviour to young people,” Nsana explains. “Kansanshi carries out joint activities to commemorate international and national road safety events and helps with the road makings and road furniture rehabilitation.
KANSANSHI – ADDITIONAL AWARDS
PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Outstanding Support towards the fight against COVID-19 (awarded by Northwestern Chamber of Commerce Trade and Industry)
MINE COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Business Award (awarded by Northwestern Chamber of Commerce Trade and Industry)
BEST CSR PROGRAMMES (2014)
Exemplary CSR Efforts Making a Difference in the Local Community (awarded by The Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants)
“The agency forms and monitors the community safety links (volunteer first responders) with whom the community safety officer undertakes emergency response simulation drills and stands ready to respond to traffic accidents or incidents that happen on the roads in the local and surrounding areas.”
NGOs and CSOs
Kansanshi has partnered with the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) to campaign against early marriages and gender-based violence.
Kansanshi supports the activities of the YWCA by providing financial and technical support. To ensure that this support is self-sustaining, Kansanshi has set up the Nsanshi Art studio that makes jewellery from copper produced at the mine, for sale locally and further afield. The proceeds from this venture are donated to the YWCA. So far, roughly $10,000 has been remitted to the YWCA’s operations account from this venture alone.
The partnership with the Extractive Industries Transparency Alliance (EITA) facilitates monthly stakeholders’ information sharing forums. During these meetings, stakeholders have an opportunity to bring any suggestions and concerns that they have for discussion and, where required, seek clarification.
Community and Leadership
Traditional Leadership plays a very important role in the general operations of the mine. Kansanshi engages the community leadership on matters of mutual interest and assists to maintain the much-needed social license to operate.
The company supports traditional values through participating in traditional ceremonies and works with traditional leadership to create awareness of pertinent issues such as early childhood education, nutrition, environmental stewardship, and social vices such as gender violence and early marriages.
In addition, Kansanshi utilises the counsel of the Council of Elders to inform its engagement with such leadership and traditional bodies such as royal establishments.
KANSANSHI – SUSTAINABILITY REGULATIONS
• Regular auditing of environmental management plans and systems • Efficient use of natural resources
• Proper management of effluent, emissions, waste and biodiversity • Frequent and regular stakeholder engagement, including at key project stages • Emergency preparedness and response plans • Climate change management and strategies Safe design, construction, operations and management of company Tailings Storage Facilities
North-western Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Through the chamber, many local enterprises have received training in business undertaking. A key member of the chamber offers training to small enterprises through the funding from Kansanshi.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Kansanshi undertakes a lot of interventions in the area of community development with the help of such partners operating in the CSR space. The key areas cover education, conservation farming, community safety, livelihoods promotion and support, gender, sports, health promotion and more.
“Within our social responsibility strategy, we have a strong focus on CSR projects that are specifically developed to assist the communities which host our operations,” Nsana adds.
Education
Kansanshi’s Education Quality Improvement Programme focuses on developing educational institutions across Zambia, including providing re-training of school heads and teachers to improve their leadership skills and enhancing teaching methods and practices.
Furthermore, on the education front, Kansanshi provides teaching and learning materials and school desks, in addition to building classroom blocks. The company also facilitates mine tours for schools for educational purposes and providing computer lessons in schools to develop ICT skills in children at an early age.
Conservation Farming
The aforementioned Conservation Farming unit revolves around training farmers and developing them from a subsistence level to farming for business and profit.
“So far, over 40,000 households have been trained in conservation farming and 7,000 are receiving inputs and weekly visits for technical support” Nsana explains. “In this space, Kansanshi helps them look for market opportunities, provides seedlings for the farmers who practice horticulture, and supports the Conservation Farming for Nutrition initiative that seeks to better the health and wellbeing in our communities.”
Community Safety
The company carries out activities of managing off site community safety, running radio programmes on safety, helping spread the awareness of COVID-19 sensitisation to communities, holding meetings with community safety representatives and patrons (including emergency simulations), and monitoring Acid Tankers along T5 truck road (Zambia). There has been 15 Safety Kinks formed along the T5 road to help as first responders in case of a road accident or community emergency.
Livelihoods Promotion and Support
This involves the designing, implementing and monitoring livelihood projects such as community banking services (Village Banks) especially to women and youths, as well as identifying gaps in the access to incomes, while formulating training programmes to mitigate the issues.
Gender
Stemming from supporting the livelihoods of individuals, Kansanshi works with partners to support female school pupils with sanitary materials, on top of facilitating the training in sexual, reproductive and menstrual hygiene, and providing support to a safe house for girls who have been sexually abused and keeping them in school by providing free educational bursaries.
The company promotes scholarships to help female pupils continue with their education to higher levels and works with teachers and parents to fight early pregnancies and marriages.
Sports
In the realm of sports, Kansanshi supports various clubs including rowing, cycling, netball, volleyball, football and athletics, and provides bicycle spares and repair services to the communities around the mine.
Health Promotion
Providing public health and health promotion services to the communities and employees, the recently launched Butuntulu bwa Nyaunda (meaning ‘Community Health and Wellness’) programme focuses on providing community health to communities.
Support to the Regional Referral Hospital, Provincial Health Office and the District Health Office in various interventions also benefits communities.
Skills Training
Kansanshi provides training to artisans in automotive mechanics, power electrical, metal fabrication and heavy-duty vehicle repair. Two successive intakes were reserved for female applicants in a role.
SMEs
By identifying business opportunities that can be filled by local entrepreneurs and starting businesses, Kansanshi also includes training in basic business and financial management skills.
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
continuing to invest in these kinds of community programmes and activities in line with its core values.
“The department will continue with the current partnerships but remain open to other mutually beneficial ones that may arise in the course of the current year,” Nsana concludes. “However, there is already a plan to increase the farming aspect of Kansanshi’s conservation farming activities by introducing the fruit tree component in the local communities.
“The key investment is in starting a programme to train apprentices who are making jewellery. The company has also invested in the training of artisans through the skills training programme that is based at the Trades Training Institute where young people are trained in automotive mechanics, metal fabrication, power electrical and heavy-duty equipment repair.”
COPPER FOR THE GLOBE
Through 2022 and beyond, Kansanshi will continue to stand as not only a key industry player in the Zambian mining, but also a contributor to the development of the wider community surrounding the mine.
Kansanshi will continue to be innovative and focused on decarbonisation and continuous improvement (cost, efficiency, productivity and quality) to ensure the operation is sustainable, recognising its obligation to extract resources responsibly, and that sustainability and social responsibility is an intrinsic part of everything the company does.
Kansanshi’s primary objective is to push its current operations to double annual mined volumes and process throughput by 2025, but alongside this, the many environmental, staffcentric and community efforts are paving the way for the company’s progressive future as a people’s business.
It is through Kansanshi’s continuation of sustainable development that the company will help provide copper in a clean and efficient way to contribute towards the increasing global electrification that we are currently witnessing, so that businesses and infrastructure around the world can incorporate renewable energy technology, made a reality through the facilitation of copper.
In light of this, it is safe to say that copper is leading the way.
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