By SANFROSSA MANYINDACNMC Luanshya’s Copper Mines says it is considering shutting down mine operations at its Baluba shaft next year.CNMC Luanshya Copper Mine Deputy Chief Executive Officer Robert Kamanga claims that the firm had exhausted all copper reserves at the mine, prompting the decision to halt mining operations by the end of next year.But Mr Kamanga said the firm was evaluating other options for both immediate and future mining operations.Baluba mine is (CNMC) LCM’s largest employer in the district, employing over 3, 000 people whose employment is in jeopardy if the mine closes.“The company is undertaking explorative works and will open up alternative mines before the closure of Baluba to an open-pit mine, very close to Baluba mines of which Mashiba mine is one of the possible mines to commence mining activities within this year or sometime next year and that should be able to accommodate some of our current workforce working at Baluba mines,” […]
BALUBA SHAFT FACES CLOSURE
