Modern Mining June 2022

FQM approves Kansanshi S3 Expansion and Enterprise Nickel project

TSX-listed First Quantum Minerals recently approved the S3 Expansion at the Kansanshi mine and the Enterprise nickel project. “First Quantum has been working constructively with the Government of Zambia’s New Dawn administration as part of its efforts to reform the mining sector, attract investment and increase Zambia’s copper production. The approval of the projects reflects First Quantum’s increased confidence in the investment climate in Zambia,” said CEO Tristan Pascall. “The S3 Expansion and the Enterprise nickel project are a key part of our brownfield growth strategy. The Kansanshi mine has been a cornerstone asset for First Quantum for 15 years and the S3 Expansion will expand produc-

tion and extend mine life for another two decades. The low-cost, high-grade Enterprise nickel project is well placed to supply the rapidly growing electric vehicle battery sector.” The company is re commencing detailed engineering works for the S3 Expansion to determine purchase orders for key long-lead items, including the SAG mill, ball mill and in-pit crushing station. A mining contractor will be mobilised for the Enterprise nickel project in order to com mence pre-stripping of the pit in June 2022. 

Glencore Ferroalloys launches its Women in Mining structure On 13 May 2022, Glencore Ferroalloys officially launched its Women in Mining (WiM) struc ture, which is aimed at driving women-related developmental programmes in line with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and Minerals Council. The initiative

Women in Mining Tripartite Forum chairperson, Jacqueline Dibetso.

provides the opportunity for women to be further recognised as inte gral participants in the success of the organisation. CEO of Glencore Ferroalloys, Japie Fullard said the organisation’s key driver is the Home Away From Home culture that resonates with the needs of the female employees, and ensures that female employees find the work place suitable and desirable to work in. 

FQM approves Kansanshi S3 Expansion.

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