The Independent Observer
Vedanta appoints new KCM Chief Executive Officer
By JOHN SAKALA Vedanta Resources Limited has appointed Christopher Sheppard as the new Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to be based at KCM Head Office in Chingola. Vedanta Group CEO Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan said the appointment was effective March 18, 2019. Mr Venkatakrishnan said Mr Sheppard will drive all of KCM’s strategic […]
We will promote dialogue for the benefit of all stakeholders – KCM
By JOHN SAKALA Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) says it will continue to promote and sustain dialogue for the benefit of all its stakeholders including communities. KCM acting Chief Executive Officer Venkatesan Giridhar said this at the just ended Mining Indaba in South Africa when the Zambian government delegation comprising Finance Minister Margaret Mwanakatwe, Mines Minister […]
Govt taxes KCM cobalt-Mines PS
By JOHN SAKALA Mines Permanent Secretary Paul Chanda says media reports suggesting that Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) cobalt is exported without being taxed are a lie. Mr Chanda said that Government is very much aware of the cobalt exports from KCM which is exported as an alloy rather than pure cobalt. He said cobalt is […]
Resolve KCM impasse, Lungu tells Mines Minister
By Nchimunya Miyoba President Edgar Lungu has directed Mines Minister Richard Musukw to resolve the Konkonla Copper Mines impasse. See also: KCM faces ultimatum for delayed payment to suppliers President Lungu also directed Copperbelt Minister Japhen Mwakalombe to resolve the water reticulation affecting Some towns in the province. Speaking when he met PF party officials at […]