

The largest of the mine assets, Konkola, is the most northerly of the Copperbelt mines and is located 26 kilometres from Chingola. The mine has three operating shafts – Shaft No. 4, Shaft No. 3 and Shaft No. 1. Sinking of the No. 4 Shaft reached its desired depth of 1,500 metres in 2012. The mid-shaft loading was completed in April 2010 and ...





Bombay High Court Konkola Copper Mines (Plc vs Stewarts And Lloyds Of India Limited on 9 July, 2013 Author: D.Y.Chandrachud Bench: D.Y.Chandrachud, S.C.Gupte VBC 1/18 appl199.13-9.7 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY O. O. C. J. APPEAL (L) 99 OF 2013 IN ARBITRATION PETITION 60 OF 2013 WITH NOTICE OF …



These investments have increased reserves, resources and extended the life of the mines by over 50 years. Notable investments include: Sinking of a 1,500 metres deep shaft at the flagship Konkola Deep Mine. State-of-the-art smelter at Nchanga which was commissioned in 2008. New concentrators at Nchanga and Konkola with a combined 15.5 mtpa capacity

















At Konkola, we have the flagship Konkola Deep Mining Project (KDMP), which involves expanding the production of copper ore at the Konkola mine by accessing the rich ore body that lies beneath what the current operations have been exploiting. This involves the sinking of a new mine shaft to the depth of 1,500 metres, the deepest new shaft ...



Konkela Mineral Resources Limited (KMRL) a subsidiary of Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM Plc), is one of the largest copper producers in Zambia. It operates underground and open pit mines located at Nchanga and Konkola. KMRL's growth trajectory presents exciting opportunities to leverage minerals and human resources to enhance stakeholder …



The long-awaited agreement, sealed on October 23rd, 2023, marks a significant development in the copper-rich African nation's mining landscape. The deal sees Vedanta, led by billionaire Anil Agarwal, acquiring a 79.4% stake in KCM for a reported $1.4 billion. The remaining 20.6% will be held by the state-owned Zambia Consolidated …



KCM produces two types of copper cathode – REC and KBC. The major uses of copper cathodes are in the manufacture of copper rods for the wire and cable industry and copper tubes for consumer durable goods. Copper cathodes are also used for making alloys like brass, bronze and alloy steel, with applications in transportation, electrical ...



The Konkola mine is one of the wettest mines in the Zambian Copperbelt, with inflow volumes of approximately 400,000 m3 of water per day. ... This project is aimed at expanding the production of copper ore at Konkola by accessing the rich ore body that lies beneath what the current operations have been exploiting. This involved the sinking of a ...













"I want Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to be the largest integrated copper producer in Africa, the pride of Zambia and Vedanta Resource's hub for copper and cobalt production in Africa," sates Vedanta Resources chairman, Anil Agrawal. [quote]"The ramp up of KCM is the centerpiece of my 50-year vision. It's technically very challenging ...



Vedanta Resources holds 79.4% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of the Company. The remaining 20.6% interest in the Company is held by ZCCM-IH, a Lusaka and Euronext listed company that is 87.6% owned by the Zambian Government and 12.4% owned by public shareholders. The Government of the Republic of Zambia has a golden …





KCM specifically took on significant social responsibilities from the period before the privatization of the mines, including the development of hospitals, schools and other social programmes. After the acquisition of KCM, the CSR programmes have been expanded to ensure effective and maximum outreach. Since 2005, KCM has spent over US$ 150 ...



KCM has now developed a process to extract copper from the refractory ore stockpile. The company also produces several by-products, including sulphuric acid produced from the smelting process, which is largely consumed in the leaching process. The new Nchanga smelter also has the capability to recover cobalt from copper concentrates.
