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. Social impacts of artisanal cobalt mining in katanga. Coppercobaltbearing mineralization in the mwashya subgroup. The ore deposits of the central african copperbelt formed during a multiphase mineralisation process. Pdf economic and toxicological aspects of copper industry. During the civil war that began in 1998, katanga was divided between government and rebel control. During the last decade, 60 to 90% of this cobalt stemmed from. Glencores copper head steps down from congo unit amid probe. The nature of mineralizing fluids of the kipushi zncu deposit. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. 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. The first is an early diagenetic, typical stratiform mineralization with finegrained minerals. Mining companies in zambia focus on excerpting copper and uranium, as well as gold, nickel and industrial deposits, which are more limited. The nkana deposit, which is the source of tailings material at mindolo, is mined at nkanasouth ore body shaft production 1.
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. More recent work in both zambia and katanga places the lower dolomitic sequence. The first is an early diagenetic, typical stratiform mineralization with finegrained. Minerals of katanga copper crescent wikimedia commons. We have a growth strategy that is focused on creating value for all stakeholders. Assessment of soil metal distribution and environmental impact of mining in katanga democratic republic of congo article pdf available in applied geochemistry 64. Afrimines resources sprl, based in democratic republic of the congo, owns various mining resources. Social impacts of artisanal cobalt mining in katanga, democratic republic of congo v list of tables table 1. 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. 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. Coppercobalt deposits, together with other base and precious metals, have helped sustain the zambian economy since independence.
It claims to have the potential of becoming africas largest copper producer and the worlds largest cobalt producer. Likasi mine panda mine, likasi, kambove district, haut. The potential of mineral exploration in zambia a glimpse of magnificent potential of diversity zambia hosts a quarter of the katanga coppercobalt deposits. Database of mineral international workshop on unfc2009. There are 72 economic deposits of copper cobalt and four large mining centers. The katanga, or shaba, copperbelt in the drc is a belt about 70 kilometres 43 mi. Two main hypogene cuco sulfide mineralization stages and associated gangue minerals dolomite and quartz are distinguished. The occurrence of uranium in the katanga system of northwestern. Also known as the katanga copper belt, the katanga crescent, or the katanga copper zone. Sims upb dating of uranium mineralization in the katanga. 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. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Kolwezi is an important mining centre for copper and cobalt.
Initial interpretation is that the mineralisation at kate maybe a late stage feature that signifies a different. 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. Western zambia which represents zones of detachment between the basement and katanga sequence. Katanga mining operates a major mine complex in the congos katanga province, producing refined copper and cobalt. Traditional copper hansa a history of early copper exploration in katanga d. 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. Likasi mine panda mine, likasi, kambove district, haut katanga, dr congo.
The age of supergene manganese deposits in katanga and its implications for the neogene evolution of the african great lakes region. Glencore plcs head of copper and two other executives stepped down as directors of the traders congolese copper and cobalt unit, katanga mining ltd. Fluid inclusions from the epigenetic zncu deposit of kipushi, central african copper belt, katanga, demo cratic republic of congo, have been subjected to an. 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. 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.
Likasi mine panda mine, likasi, kambove district, hautkatanga, dr congo. Sedimentary copper deposits in the cacb occur in multiple lithologies and stratigraphic positions and. Despite the 2002 peace treaty ending the civil war, katanga has experienced factional fighting that has displaced thousands. 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. Price grids for heterogenite in some trade houses in 20062007. 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.
Mutanda is a largescale copper and cobalt producer, also in katanga province, producing copper cathodes and cobalt hydroxide. Multiphase origin of the base metal deposits in the. Katanga mining ltd is majorityowned by swiss commodity trader glencore dcc. The kamoa copper project is situated in the kolwezi district, katanga, democratic republic of the congo drc.
Database of mineral international workshop on unfc. The katanga province is well known for its copper and cobalt reserves. 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. During the early 2000s a boom of mining projects in katanga brought again hope for better future to congolese people. The age of supergene manganese deposits in katanga and its.
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. Evidence suggesting an early epigenetic origin for the mineralization is. Evidence suggesting an early epigenetic origin for the mineralization is discussed. Kamoa copper project, katanga mining technology mining. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Copper mining in the democratic republic of the congo. 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. Copper resources have also been found in the thrust zones of north. With an indicated resource of approximately 740mt, kamoa is. 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. We are an international mineral company based in katanga province in dr cong. There are 72 economic deposits of coppercobalt and four large mining centers. Multiphase origin of the base metal deposits in the lufilian.
The project includes the development of a 5mtpa underground mine and a concentrator to produce blister copper and sulphuric acid. Metal sources for the katanga copperbelt deposits drc. Geographic distribution of coppercobalt deposits and industrial basins. There are also uranium, radium, oxide ores, and lime deposits. The katanga region in drc is rich in copper, cobalt and uranium deposits.
Geology and genesis of major copper deposits and districts. The sedimenthosted stratiform cuco mineralization of the luiswishi and kamoto deposits in the katangan copperbelt is hosted by the neoproterozoic mines subgroup. The central african copper belt geology for investors. 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. Kcc is owner of the technical report tr and the work is. Katangan complex, major division of late precambrian rocks the precambrian era began about 4. 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. 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. The paper aims to evaluate the impact of recent production recovery on economy and environment. 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. Media in category minerals of katanga copper crescent the following 19 files are in this category, out of 19 total. Geology and genesis of major copper deposits and districts of. This belt is the largest and highest grade sedimenthosted stratiform copper province known on earth.
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. In the western part of the copper belt, the rocks belonging to the katanga supergroup have been subjected to a lower greenschist metamorphism. Gecamines has had difficulty in maintaining its operations and exporting its copper. Multiphase origin of the cuco ore deposits in the western part of. Sedimenthosted stratabound copper assessment of the. The kamoa copper deposit is located in the katanga province of the southern democratic republic of congo outside of the area previously considered prospective for large copper deposits. We collected primary and secondary sources on copper industry for economic analysis. The katangan complex is a complicated array of diverse sedimentary and metamorphic. Taken together, the drc and zambian copper belts are the second largest global reserve of copper, about the. Kat is a mining company operating in the democratic republic of the congo with its headquarters in canada. 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 central african copper belt cacb is the largest and most prolific mineralized sedimenthosted copper province known on earth.
This category has the following 6 subcategories, out of 6 total. 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. Copper mineralization in the fungurume region, katanga. Pdf assessment of soil metal distribution and environmental. Multiphase origin of the cuco ore deposits in the western. Banza3 1 royal museum for central africa tervurenbelgium. An independent technical republic of congo katanga mining. 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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