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KCM is an important part of the Zambian economy – Cochrane – Dyet

September 18, 2018

CHINGOLA 15 SEPTEMBER, 2018 - British High Commissioner to Zambia his Excellency Fergus Cochrane – Dyet has said KCM plays an important part in the mining sector and economy of Zambia. He said this when he visited KCM operations in Chingola yesterday. The High Commissioner noted that Zambians are benefiting from the mine through employment and the company’s robust Corporate Social Responsibility programme. “KCM operations are an important part of the economy of Zambia. The people are benefiting so...

Government Backs KCM

September 13, 2018

CHINGOLA, 13 SEPTEMBER 2018: Copperbelt Minister Japhen Mwakalombe has outlined the Government’s commitment towards the growth of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), saying enhanced operations are a springboard for creating jobs and increasing government revenue. The minister was speaking when he toured KCM operations on Wednesday, 12 September, on a familiarization visit. He was accompanied by Chingola Mayor Titus Tembo, District Commissioner, Mary Chibesa and Nchanga Member of Parliament Hon. Chali Chilombo....

Konkola Copper Mines Committed To Resolving Supplier Payment Delays

September 7, 2018

CHINGOLA, 7 SEPTEMBER 2018: Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) confirms the payment delays that are currently being experienced by its suppliers, and is aware of the impact these delayed payments have on their businesses and dependents. KCM is engaging with all its suppliers and business partners through a structured plan to resolving these delays. KCM CEO Deshnee Naidoo said: “A significant factor in KCM’s current cash squeeze is the fact that VAT refunds due to KCM have been delayed by several months. Work...

KCM unequivocally refute allegations made in Daily Mail article Calls for responsible journalism

September 5, 2018

CHINGOLA, 4 September 2018: Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has noted the article on “alleged cobalt scam” reported in the Daily Mail of 4 September 2018 with great concern. The company unequivocally refutes the unfounded and mischievous allegations. Even a cursory review of the company’s website indicates that cobalt is an important by-product at KCM, and the company has appealed to the Daily Mail to correct this misleading article in the interests of responsible journalism and the public interest. ...

Vedanta Chairman’s message for India Independence Day

August 15, 2018

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KCM launches first-ever Safety Stand Down

July 20, 2018

CHINGOLA, 19 July, 2018: Vedanta Africa Base Metals & Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Chief Executive Officer Deshnee Naidoo today launched the first-ever Safety Stand Down campaign in the local mining sector in a bid to raise safety standards and curb mine accidents and fatalities in the company. The Safety Stand Down campaign, comes in the wake of the recent Safe 400+ tonnes daily production focus, which KCM initiated as a springboard to raise production to 12,500 tonnes per month. It also recognises the impact of mine acci...

CEO Steven Din bids farewell to KCM and Zambia

June 26, 2018

Mr. Steven Din left Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) on Friday, 22nd June 2018, after more than four years at the helm of the company. A dinner was hosted in his honour at the Nchanga Directors’ Lodge attended by government officials, KCM employees, community leaders, suppliers and other key stakeholders. Kitwe District Commissioner Binwell Mpundu, who represented the Copperbelt Permanent Secretary Bright Nundwe at the farewell dinner, described Mr Din as a ‘true friend of the people of Zambia, ’who contributed signific...

Vedanta Africa Base Metals Ceo Provides Operations Updates

June 13, 2018

LUSAKA, 12 June 2018: Vedanta’s Africa Base Metals CEO Deshnee Naidoo has provided an update on African operations and reiterated that her focus will be to create deeper synergies for the company’s operations in South Africa, Zambia and Namibia to ensure sustainable growth across the region. Ms Naidoo told journalists in Lusaka that the priority at Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), where she is the new CEO, will be to target integrated copper production at 200,000 metric tones in the current financial year...

Vedanta Resources Announces CEO-Africa Base Metals

May 16, 2018

London, 15 May 2018: Vedanta Resources today announced the appointment of Ms Deshnee Naidoo, as the Chief Executive Officer – Africa Base Metals. Ms Naidoo’s appointment signals the Vedanta group’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its African operations, and will seek to identify and drive synergies across these operations in terms of operational excellence, procurement, marketing, people development, and the investment in communities, in line with the group’s vision of business with...

KCM CEO: ‘We can make Zambia a malaria-free country!’

April 25, 2018

CHINGOLA, 25 April 2018: On the occasion to celebrate the World Malaria Day, which falls on 25 April each year, Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Chief Executive Officer Steven Din has said that Zambia can become a malaria-free country through the concerted efforts by the Government and the private sector to eradicate the killer disease. Mr Din said Konkola Copper Mines, in conjunction with the Ministry of Health, has sprayed 54,257 households in Chingola, Chililabombwe and Nampundwe, the highest number of hou...

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