Sun, 25 Dec 2016 10:44:03 +0000 By ROGERS KALERO GOVERNMENT is concerned that Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has abandoned the implementation of the Upper Ore-body Project at Nchanga Mine which could have extended the life of the mine by at least 25 years,” Mines Minister Christopher Yaluma has said. The Mines Minister was speaking on Friday night at Lunte Lodge in Kitwe when he issued a statement on the operations of KCM after meeting the management of KCM, contractors and suppliers at KCM offices in Chingola. Mr Yaluma said his ministry was also concerned that Nchanga Underground Operations have remained suspended for too long without any clear indication as to when operations could resume. He said the ministry had identified several operational challenges and business inefficiencies in KCM which have created serious concerns to Government on the sustainability of the mine operations. “The Ministry was concerned that the Nchanga Underground Operations have remained suspended […]
