Kamoa copper project, katanga mining technology mining. In the western part of the copperbelt, the rocks belonging to the katanga supergroup have been subjected to a lower greenschist metamorphism, which resulted in the formation of sericite and chlorite franc. Evidence suggesting an early epigenetic origin for the mineralization is. The study area encompasses the central african copperbelt, the greatest sedimenthosted coppercobalt province in the world, containing 152 million metric tons of copper in greater. Katanga mining operates a major mine complex in the congos katanga province, producing refined copper and cobalt. Likasi mine panda mine, likasi, kambove district, hautkatanga, dr congo. The central african copper belt cacb is the largest and most prolific mineralized sedimenthosted copper province known on earth. In may 2008 tiger resources announced that it had secured the rights to explore several new and highly prospective tenements in katanga in partnership with afrimines resources and katanga minerals holdings. The assessment, conducted in january 2010 using a threepart form of mineral resource assessment, indicates that a substantial amount of undiscovered copper resources might occur in sedimenthosted stratabound copper deposits within the roan group in the katanga basin. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. With a 1 % cu cutoff, the hypogene ore zone of kamoa spans over 81 km2 varying in thickness from 2 to 15 meters and is currently laterally unconstrained. Approximately 80% of mined silver is produced as a byproduct of mining lead, zinc, gold or copper deposits. The kamoa copper project is situated in the kolwezi district, katanga, democratic republic of the congo drc.
Mining companies in zambia focus on excerpting copper and uranium, as well as gold, nickel and industrial deposits, which are more limited. The potential of mineral exploration in zambia a glimpse of magnificent potential of diversity zambia hosts a quarter of the katanga coppercobalt deposits. There are also uranium, radium, oxide ores, and lime deposits. Glencore plcs head of copper and two other executives stepped down as directors of the traders congolese copper and cobalt unit, katanga mining ltd. There are 72 economic deposits of copper cobalt and four large mining centers.
During the early 2000s a boom of mining projects in katanga brought again hope for better future to congolese people. We collected primary and secondary sources on copper industry for economic analysis. The katanga province is well known for its copper and cobalt reserves. We are an international mineral company based in katanga province in dr cong. Likasi mine panda mine, likasi, kambove district, haut katanga, dr congo. An independent technical republic of congo katanga mining. Geology and genesis of major copper deposits and districts. The nature of mineralizing fluids of the kipushi zncu deposit. Likasi mine panda mine, likasi, kambove district, haut.
Katanga mining postponing the filing of its annual information form due to covid19 and provides operational updates february, 2020 katanga mining announces 2019 fourth quarter and year end financial results more news releases. Kat operates a major mining complex in katanga province, producing refined copper and cobalt with the potential of becoming africas largest copper producer and the worlds largest cobalt producer. Multiphase origin of the base metal deposits in the. More recent work in both zambia and katanga places the lower dolomitic sequence. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The age of supergene manganese deposits in katanga and its implications for the neogene evolution of the african great lakes region. Pdf assessment of soil metal distribution and environmental. The katanga, or shaba, copperbelt in the drc is a belt about 70 kilometres 43 mi. Sedimentary copper deposits in the cacb occur in multiple lithologies and stratigraphic positions and. The geology of southeastern democratic republic of congo drc and zambia is characterised by several precambrian orogenic belts among which the kibaride, irumide and lufilian belts.
Kolwezi is an important mining centre for copper and cobalt. This study estimates the location, quality, and quantity of undiscovered copper in stratabound deposits within the neoproterozoic roan group of the katanga basin in the democratic republic of the congo and zambia. In the western part of the copper belt, the rocks belonging to the katanga supergroup have been subjected to a lower greenschist metamorphism. Database of mineral international workshop on unfc. We have a growth strategy that is focused on creating value for all stakeholders. Sedimenthosted stratabound copper assessment of the. For companies interested in mining operations, or the opening of mining companies, in zambia, the zambian ministry of mines, under which the chamber of mines is located, is the first port of call. Database of mineral international workshop on unfc2009.
Katanga mining ltd is majorityowned by swiss commodity trader glencore dcc. Kat is a mining company operating in the democratic republic of the congo with its headquarters in canada. The pattern of environmental destruction now known as the katanga syndrome is a nexus of ecological, economic, social and health crises in the rural south of the democratic republic of congo congo. The nkana deposit, which is the source of tailings material at mindolo, is mined at nkanasouth ore body shaft production 1. Assessment of soil metal distribution and environmental impact of mining in katanga democratic republic of congo article pdf available in applied geochemistry 64. Despite the 2002 peace treaty ending the civil war, katanga has experienced factional fighting that has displaced thousands. Coppercobalt deposits, together with other base and precious metals, have helped sustain the zambian economy since independence. Traditional copper hansa a history of early copper exploration in katanga d. The project includes the development of a 5mtpa underground mine and a concentrator to produce blister copper and sulphuric acid.
Copper mineralization in the fungurume region, katanga. The katanga province is located in the southeast of democratic republic of congo drc and hosts part of the central african copper belt that is straddling the border between congo and zambia. Metal sources for the katanga copperbelt deposits drc. Social impacts of artisanal cobalt mining in katanga. Pdf economic and toxicological aspects of copper industry. Initial interpretation is that the mineralisation at kate maybe a late stage feature that signifies a different. Media in category minerals of katanga copper crescent the following 19 files are in this category, out of 19 total. Minerals of katanga copper crescent wikimedia commons. Copper resources have also been found in the thrust zones of north. Mining policy objectives and strategy zto exploit all the mineral resources of katanga, large and small, to the benefit of the people of the congo zto achieve this by. Apr 01, 2016 cobalt blues environmental pollution and human rights violations in katangas copper and cobalt mines this research reveals new evidence of human rights violations and environmental negligence and argues that abuses caused by katangas industrial mining industry are not only serious, but also structural. Also known as the katanga copper belt, the katanga crescent, or the katanga copper zone. The sedimenthosted stratiform cuco mineralization of the luiswishi and kamoto deposits in the katangan copperbelt is hosted by the neoproterozoic mines subgroup. Copper mining in the democratic republic of the congo.
Evidence suggesting an early epigenetic origin for the mineralization is discussed. In the western part of the copper belt, the rocks belonging to the katanga supergroup have been subjected to a lower greenschist metamorphism, which resulted in the formation of sericite and chlorite franc. Geographic distribution of coppercobalt deposits and industrial basins. Katanga mining limited profile katanga mining limited news katanga mining limited market indicators katanga mining limited projects and resources katanga mining limited valuation go to katanga mining limited properties katanga mining limited corporate presentation katanga mining limited annual report katanga mining limited. Afrimines resources sprl, based in democratic republic of the congo, owns various mining resources. The age of supergene manganese deposits in katanga and its. Jul 11, 2010 the sedimenthosted stratiform cuco mineralization of the luiswishi and kamoto deposits in the katangan copperbelt is hosted by the neoproterozoic mines subgroup. Cobalt blues environmental pollution and human rights violations in katangas copper and cobalt mines this research reveals new evidence of human rights violations and environmental negligence and argues that abuses caused by katangas industrial mining industry are not only serious, but also structural. Social impacts of artisanal cobalt mining in katanga, democratic republic of congo v list of tables table 1. Copper and subordinate amounts of cobalt occur as disseminations of sulfide grains in dolomite and in quartzdolomite veins in folded, slightly metamorphosed precambrian dolomitic rocks in the fungurume area, katanga, belgian congo. Price grids for heterogenite in some trade houses in 20062007.
The central african copper belt geology for investors. Kcc is owner of the technical report tr and the work is. There are 72 economic deposits of coppercobalt and four large mining centers. Geology of the tenkefungurume sedimenthosted stratabound coppercobalt district, katanga, democratic republic of congo, geology and genesis of major copper deposits and districts of the world. The ore deposits of the central african copperbelt formed during a multiphase mineralisation process. Fluid inclusions from the epigenetic zncu deposit of kipushi, central african copper belt, katanga, demo cratic republic of congo, have been subjected to an. The present work, based on new insitu sims upb dating of uraninite samples from eight katanga copperbelt mines and one zambian mine nkana, near the drc border, is a reappraisal of the timing of u mineralization in the study area. During the civil war that began in 1998, katanga was divided between government and rebel control. Glencores copper head steps down from congo unit amid probe. The paper aims to evaluate the impact of recent production recovery on economy and environment.
Multiphase origin of the cuco ore deposits in the western. The first is an early diagenetic, typical stratiform mineralization with finegrained. Multiphase origin of the base metal deposits in the lufilian. Jun 08, 2016 sedimenthosted copper deposits are the second most important source of copper next to porphyry copper deposits and account for about 20% of the worlds copper production. The first is an early diagenetic, typical stratiform mineralization with finegrained minerals. The katanga region in drc is rich in copper, cobalt and uranium deposits. The katangan complex is a complicated array of diverse sedimentary and metamorphic. During the last decade, 60 to 90% of this cobalt stemmed from.
Gecamines has had difficulty in maintaining its operations and exporting its copper. The katanga, or shaba, copperbelt in the drc is a belt about 70 kilometres 43 mi wide and 250 kilometres 160 mi long between lubumbashi and kolwezi formed in rocks of the katanga supergroup. Multiphase origin of the cuco ore deposits in the western part of. The occurrence of uranium in the katanga system of northwestern. Two main hypogene cuco sulfide mineralization stages and associated gangue minerals dolomite and quartz are distinguished. It claims to have the potential of becoming africas largest copper producer and the worlds largest cobalt producer. This category has the following 6 subcategories, out of 6 total. Banza3 1 royal museum for central africa tervurenbelgium. Mutanda is a largescale copper and cobalt producer, also in katanga province, producing copper cathodes and cobalt hydroxide.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Coppercobaltbearing mineralization in the mwashya subgroup. This belt is the largest and highest grade sedimenthosted stratiform copper province known on earth. The basement underlying the neoproterozoic katanga. Katangan complex, major division of late precambrian rocks the precambrian era began about 4. Western zambia which represents zones of detachment between the basement and katanga sequence. Congo systematic exploration due to the scarcity of gold occurrences and the crisis affecting transvaal mines, geological exploration of katanga is halted for about ten years. Taken together, the drc and zambian copper belts are the second largest global reserve of copper, about the. The present study is the outcome of a reconnaissance level investigation of potential pollution around two major mining and processing centers in the katanga copperbelt and of methods to evaluate the nature of metal occurrences in the region.
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