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KCM supports fight against Covid-19

By JOHN SAKALA Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has provided two clinics in Chingola and Chililabombwe, as holding centres for people who will be suspected to have Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the two districts, and a K1.2 million for medical equipment and supplies. Acting Konkola Copper Mines General Manager Corporate Affairs Shapi Shachinda said the Nchanga South […]

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KCM owing underground mine contractors $121,000

By Tinkerbel Mwila Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) owes underground mine contractors US$121,000. Nchanga Member of Parliament Chali Chilombo has named the three underground contractors as Elioyoni, Lukoria and Mpelembe drilling. In an interview with Phoenix News, Mr. Chilombo indicated that he is yet to meet the contractors to inform them on the way forward once […]

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KCM regrets fatal mine accident at Konkola

By JOHN SAKALA Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has regreted the fatality at Konkola Mine Shaft No. 4 in Chililabombwe. The accident happened at about 05:45 hours today March 20, 2019, involving 49-year old James Katai, a worker for a partner company, Master Mine Services (MMS). KCM Public Relations amd Communications Manager Shapi Shachinda said that […]

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KCM charged over Fitwaola-Mines PS

Government has revealed that Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has been defaulted for failing to develop the Fitwaola Open pit.

The revelation comes after one of Chingola resident Kafiswe Chongo told The Independent Observer that the Fitwaola Open pit has been abandoned despite having high grade of copper.

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