By JOHN SAKALA
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) outgoing Chief Executive Officer Steven Din has been appointed at CEO for Strategic and Precious Metals Processing (SPMP) of Oman effective August 1, 2018.
Speaking during a farewell dinner Mr Din said that he would miss KCM and its staff when he joins SPMD in Oman in Asia.
He said during his stay at KCM, he had faced some operational challenges in the past few years but the mining firm was now poised for robust growth after turning a corner, with production beginning to show an upward trajectory to anticipated higher levels.
“Over the last four years we have collectively brought ourselves into a better place at KCM. Last year on June 17, we embarked on the Journey of producing 12,500 tonnes of production integrated copper, meaning that KCM should produce 400 tonnes of copper every day. We are on our way to turning this company around and this is evidenced in the increased numbers of daily production averaging 358 tonnes of copper,” he said.
Mr Din will lead SPMP’s new Oman antimony and gold processing facility, which is coming into production.
“We welcome Steven’s arrival at this important time in the project as we start production a tour state-of-the art facility. Steven’s wealth of experience and leadership skills will now drive our strategy forward to establish SPMP as a significant global player in the industry,” said Chairperson Khalid Al Yamadi.
Oman is located on the Eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula in Asia.
Earlier last month, Deshnee Naidoo was appointed CEO of Vedanta Resources’ Africa Base Metals, a role that will see her be CEO of KCM as well as other Vedanta entities.
