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In October, we celebrated 50 years of independence for Zambia and I am proud that KCM was able to support and participate in this memorable occasion. I hope you enjoyed the many activities that were organized for KCM employees, including the staff braais, the 50 employees at 50 years staff recognition event and the numerous sporting events. I urge you all to keep the renewed team spirit alive. Thank you to Joyce Kapijimpanga and Shapi Shachinda for leading the KCM Jubilee KCM Chief Executive Officer Steven Din Celebrations Committee. In September, we also celebrated the tenth anniversary of Vedanta's shareholding in KCM and Vedanta's listing on the London Stock Exchange. Sadly, our jubilations were cut short by the death of the President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Mr. Michael Chilufya Sata. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the first family, the Government of the Republic of Zambia and the people of Zambia.

Content P.1 P.2 P.1 Let's ensure greater accountability – CEO Vedanta toasts Zambia 50 years Vedanta plans multi-million Permsec applauds KCM's of independence dollar zinc project contribution to education Literacy lesson attract We have created the foundations to Vedanta Resources Plc, has approved a You have managed to achieve a 100% over 800 adults enable us to continue mining in $782 million investment to develop an pass rate in 2013 for grades 7, 9 and 12, Zambia for at least the next fifty years. open pit zinc mine in South Africa as in national examinations at both well as the conversion of the Skorpion institutions. We are proud of KCM's Zinc Refinery in Namibia. achievement through its schools Konkola 'wonder kid' gets Jets Science first prize SAFETY

I regret to announce that Fredrick Mikwala, JCHX jumbo operator, was electrocuted at Konkola on 23 October. KCM offers its condolences to Frederick's family and colleagues. Safety remains my primary objective and, again, I urge you all to consider your own role in achieving Zero Harm at KCM. In October, we also had three LTIs, taking the total number for 2014/15 to 17 LTIs. All KCM employees must work according to Safety regulations and abide by company procedures and any failure to do so may lead to disciplinary action. In the coming weeks, we will launch a Safety campaign, led by Felix Sikaonga, to be rolled-out by a dedicated team within KCM because, “Chachilamo!”

PRODUCTION

Production for Q2 FY 2014/15 (July-September) was well below target: • KCM integrated copper production - 76% of target (compared with 82% in Q1). • KIBU's output -79% (compared with 85% in Q1) • NIBU's output - 59% (compared with 61% in Q1) These reductions occurred for three main reasons: (1) the temporary closure of number 1 shaft after the fatality at Konkola; (2) the restriction of power by the Copperbelt Energy Corporation at Nchanga and (3) despite good throughput at the Nchanga concentrators, recovery at the concentrator has been low due to higher oxide levels in the ore delivered for processing. Otherwise, plant availability is good so we need to focus on getting the required feedstock to the mills. Significant improvements have been made on the availability of trackless equipment at LOB and we expect much better performance going forward. Management is working with Caterpillar/Barloworld to solve problems experienced with the new excavators. I expect to see an improvement during the month of November at the open pits. As explained in the CEO Townhalls, where I first met all of you, I am still optimistic that we will overcome the low production cycle and become profitable once again. However, we all need to be focused on our targets and work extremely hard to maintain the spirit of teamwork. Our current production levels are not good enough to address our financial losses, so please discuss with your line managers and colleagues how we can improve volumes which are in your control.

ACCOUNTABILITY, FOLLOW-UP AND CLOSING OUT

I have noticed in my six months here at KCM that we struggle when it comes to fully completing set tasks. This behaviour adversely Chairman Anil Agarwal (7th from right) with Albanese on his left during the memorable Vedanta event in London affects our production and our performance as a business. To correct this, from 1 November, Konkola, Nchanga and Smelter & Refinery will be run as separate business units. This is the first step to introducing accountability back into our processes. This will be followed by By Shapi Shachinda ''Vedanta feels proud and and underground mines, more initiatives in the next few months to increase accountability across the business. London-listed Vedanta Resources privileged to be mining copper in concentrators, a state-of-the-art Plc celebrated Zambia's Golden Zambia. It's no surprise that many smelter, a tailings leach plant and a Jubilee – the 50 years of firms from across the world have refinery. OTHER MAJOR MILESTONES independence – with a pledge to chosen to invest in this beautiful “We have created the foundations continue mining in the country for country. Zambia's enabling to enable us to continue mining in On 20 October, the CEO of Vedanta Resources Plc, Mr. Tom Albanese, took over as Chairman of the KCM Board from Mr. Navin Agarwal. at least the next 50 years. environment makes her an Zambia for at least the next fifty Mr Albanese is a pioneer in the mining industry and moved to Vedanta from Rio Tinto, one of the largest mining companies in the world. At a business meeting in London, attractive destination for foreign years. I don't suppose I will be here I am again pleased to announce that we have recently appointed two people to join the management team at KCM – Jacob Njovu, VP which was attended by the Zambia investment,” Mr Green said. to celebrate Zambia's centenary in Human Capital Management and David Paterson, VP Local Economic Development. In addition, Enock Mponda's contribution to KCM High Commissioner to the United “As with any economy, there are 2064, but I feel confident that is fully recognised and Enock moves from the TLP to the Smelter & Refinery as Business Unit Head. We are also in the process of setting Kingdom Paul Lumbi and his staff, always challenges that businesses Vedanta will be.'' up a dedicated Production Planning Department under Pyokera Kawonga. I would like to congratulate Jacob, David, Enock and Zambians in the Diaspora, Vedanta like ours must overcome, but what Vedanta Resources Plc is the Pyokera and request that you provide them all with the highest level of support. Their success is your success! Resources plc representative you can be assured of in Zambia is majority shareholder in Konkola Geoffrey Green said the company the political will to help resolve Copper Mines (KCM), which has LAST BUT NOT LEAST… was eager to continue to do these difficulties when they occur,'' operations in Kitwe, Chingola, Over the last ten years, Vedanta has made huge investments into KCM and we have strong foundations in place. It is now up to business in Zambia. he added. Nampundwe and Chililabombwe. us to make the most of these assets. To achieve this shared goal, we must work together as one team, prioritize safety and each The meeting also featured the Mr Green said KCM had become Zambia gained its independence be accountable for our actions. Business Council for Africa (BCA) Zambia's largest integrated copper from Great Britain on 24th October and some prominent business producer, with an entire production 1964. leaders. value chain comprising of open pit

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I regret to announce that Fredrick Mikwala, JCHX jumbo operator, was electrocuted at Konkola on 23 October. KCM offers its condolences to Frederick's family and colleagues. Safety remains my primary objective and, again, I urge you all to consider your own role in achieving Zero Harm at KCM. In October, we also had three LTIs, taking the total number for 2014/15 to 17 LTIs. All KCM employees must work according to Safety regulations and abide by company procedures and any failure to do so may lead to disciplinary action. In the coming weeks, we will launch a Safety campaign, led by Felix Sikaonga, to be rolled-out by a dedicated team within KCM because, “Chachilamo!”

PRODUCTION

Production for Q2 FY 2014/15 (July-September) was well below target: • KCM integrated copper production - 76% of target (compared with 82% in Q1). • KIBU's output -79% (compared with 85% in Q1) • NIBU's output - 59% (compared with 61% in Q1) These reductions occurred for three main reasons: (1) the temporary closure of number 1 shaft after the fatality at Konkola; (2) the restriction of power by the Copperbelt Energy Corporation at Nchanga and (3) despite good throughput at the Nchanga concentrators, recovery at the concentrator has been low due to higher oxide levels in the ore delivered for processing. Otherwise, plant availability is good so we need to focus on getting the required feedstock to the mills. Significant improvements have been made on the availability of trackless equipment at LOB and we expect much better performance going forward. Management is working with Caterpillar/Barloworld to solve problems experienced with the new excavators. I expect to see an improvement during the month of November at the open pits. As explained in the CEO Townhalls, where I first met all of you, I am still optimistic that we will overcome the low production cycle and become profitable once again. However, we all need to be focused on our targets and work extremely hard to maintain the spirit of teamwork. Our current production levels are not good enough to address our financial losses, so please discuss with your line managers and colleagues how we can improve volumes which are in your control.

ACCOUNTABILITY, FOLLOW-UP AND CLOSING OUT

I have noticed in my six months here at KCM that we struggle when it comes to fully completing set tasks. This behaviour adversely Chairman Anil Agarwal (7th from right) with Albanese on his left during the memorable Vedanta event in London affects our production and our performance as a business. To correct this, from 1 November, Konkola, Nchanga and Smelter & Refinery will be run as separate business units. This is the first step to introducing accountability back into our processes. This will be followed by By Shapi Shachinda ''Vedanta feels proud and and underground mines, more initiatives in the next few months to increase accountability across the business. London-listed Vedanta Resources privileged to be mining copper in concentrators, a state-of-the-art Plc celebrated Zambia's Golden Zambia. It's no surprise that many smelter, a tailings leach plant and a Jubilee – the 50 years of firms from across the world have refinery. OTHER MAJOR MILESTONES independence – with a pledge to chosen to invest in this beautiful “We have created the foundations continue mining in the country for country. Zambia's enabling to enable us to continue mining in On 20 October, the CEO of Vedanta Resources Plc, Mr. Tom Albanese, took over as Chairman of the KCM Board from Mr. Navin Agarwal. at least the next 50 years. environment makes her an Zambia for at least the next fifty Mr Albanese is a pioneer in the mining industry and moved to Vedanta from Rio Tinto, one of the largest mining companies in the world. At a business meeting in London, attractive destination for foreign years. I don't suppose I will be here I am again pleased to announce that we have recently appointed two people to join the management team at KCM – Jacob Njovu, VP which was attended by the Zambia investment,” Mr Green said. to celebrate Zambia's centenary in Human Capital Management and David Paterson, VP Local Economic Development. In addition, Enock Mponda's contribution to KCM High Commissioner to the United “As with any economy, there are 2064, but I feel confident that is fully recognised and Enock moves from the TLP to the Smelter & Refinery as Business Unit Head. We are also in the process of setting Kingdom Paul Lumbi and his staff, always challenges that businesses Vedanta will be.'' up a dedicated Production Planning Department under Pyokera Kawonga. I would like to congratulate Jacob, David, Enock and Zambians in the Diaspora, Vedanta like ours must overcome, but what Vedanta Resources Plc is the Pyokera and request that you provide them all with the highest level of support. Their success is your success! Resources plc representative you can be assured of in Zambia is majority shareholder in Konkola Geoffrey Green said the company the political will to help resolve Copper Mines (KCM), which has LAST BUT NOT LEAST… was eager to continue to do these difficulties when they occur,'' operations in Kitwe, Chingola, Over the last ten years, Vedanta has made huge investments into KCM and we have strong foundations in place. It is now up to business in Zambia. he added. Nampundwe and Chililabombwe. us to make the most of these assets. To achieve this shared goal, we must work together as one team, prioritize safety and each The meeting also featured the Mr Green said KCM had become Zambia gained its independence be accountable for our actions. Business Council for Africa (BCA) Zambia's largest integrated copper from Great Britain on 24th October and some prominent business producer, with an entire production 1964. leaders. value chain comprising of open pit

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Harry Sibbenga Ashok Singh

By Shapi Shachinda areas, Raptor, Harrier and Osprey, which are currently being tested by Tom Albanese Exploration for base metals and situated in the Central province were diamond drilling," Mr Sibbenga said. energy minerals is underway in going through the initial formalities Brownfield exploration is several areas of KCM operations as prior to commencement of underway at mining licence areas at part of the Vedanta Resources Plc's exploration activities. Nchanga, Konkola and Nampundwe. 50 year vision to prolong mine life "The exploration activities in these Some portion of the Nchanga and expand Konkola Copper Mines areas are expected to commence mining licence has already been By Shapi Shachinda (KCM) operations. next year after receiving approval covered by a detailed ground Konkola Copper Mines' parent Manager Mineral Resources Ashok from the Zambia Environmental geophysical survey. Other areas have company, Vedanta Resources Plc, Kumar Singh said KCM geologists Management Authority," Mr been covered by ground has approved a $782 million and consultants were pursuing Sibbenga said. geochemical work and others investment to develop an open pit Brownfield and Greenfield Mr Sibbenga said Greenfield conventional methods of zinc mine in South Africa as well as explorations to facilitate the exploration has produced positive exploration. the conversion of the Skorpion Zinc opening up of new mining sites. results within the KCM Falcon “Drill holes have been sited based Refinery in Namibia. The Ministry of Mines has granted license area in Northwestern on available information and These new investments, KCM a number of Greenfield province and has resulted in the exploration results dating back over combined with $3 billion invested exploration licences in the identification of 11 drilling sites. nine years,” Mr Singh said. ''They are over the last decade in the Zambian Northwestern, Central and Southern "High resolution airborne surveys very encouraging.'' Copperbelt, and the ongoing Provinces. These areas are being and a regional soil sampling “Resources amounting to 201 development of Vedanta's Western Skorpion Zinc Refinery Stacker targeted for commercially viable programme over the entire license million metric tones have been Cluster project in Liberia, reflect a copper and cobalt, other metals and area have been completed. The added during this period. If the Rosh Pinah, Namibia. significant synergies to our commitment made by Tom coal. airborne geophysical data mining depletion of 77 million metric In a market announcement operations in Namibia and South Albanese, CEO of Vedanta Manager Exploration Greenfield interpretation has led to the tones over the same period is Vedanta said that the conversion of Africa and compliments the needs Resources earlier in the year during Harry Sibbenga said three licence identification of 11 drilling targets, considered, the net addition the refinery would enable it to of the region as a whole.'' the Africa Mining on Top amounts to 124 million metric refine zinc sulphide concentrates The Gamsberg Project will be conference in London. tones,” he added. from the Gamsberg Mine into operated under the auspices of ''Vedanta Resources has been in Mr Singh said KCM expected to special high grade zinc metal. The Black Mountain Mining (BMM) Africa now for more than a decade, add 23 million metric tones in the investment will be done over a which is 74% owned by Sesa Sterlite and I am bullish about the current financial year (2014/15) from period of three years. Ltd, a listed subsidiary of Vedanta potential, both of our existing a newly discovered orebody known Vedanta's vision is for an Resources plc. The remaining 26% companies and their opportunities as COP CE Extension at Nchanga. integrated zinc/lead business in interest in BMM is held by Exxaro and also for the future of mining “These resources will ensure that Namibia and the Northern Cape of Resources Limited, a diversified across Africa,'' Mr Albanese had mining operations at Nchanga and South Africa, and a 50 year outlook resources company listed on the told the London conference. Konkola continue for much longer for KCM and opportunities in the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Approximately $630 million of the periods,” Mr Singh said. Zambian Copperbelt, Southern and “The output from Gamsberg, $782 million approved will go KCM geologists and consultants Northwestern provinces as its coupled with extending the life of towards developing the open-pit have completed Phase I exploration copper and cobalt anchor for its the world class refinery at Skorpion zinc mine, concentrator plant and activities at Springfield in Southern future African growth. Zinc in Namibia, will make the associated infrastructure at South Province. The exploration “The Gamsberg-Skorpion Southern African region one of the Africa's Gamsberg, one of the programme proved the existence of Integrated Zinc Project is central to most important suppliers of refined world's largest undeveloped zinc coal, which is deemed to have Vedanta's long term aspirations for zinc globally and one of the deposits. The balance of the qualities that can support power investment will be used to convert Southern Africa,” Mr Tom Albanese cornerstones of our operations in A Surface Diamond Drilling Rig in Operation generation onsite. the refinery at Skorpion Zinc in said. “This project provides Africa,” Mr Albanese said. 2 www.kcm.co.zm www.kcm.co.zm 3 Konkola News • November 2014 • Issue No.65 Konkola News • November 2014 • Issue No.65

Harry Sibbenga Ashok Singh

By Shapi Shachinda areas, Raptor, Harrier and Osprey, which are currently being tested by Tom Albanese Exploration for base metals and situated in the Central province were diamond drilling," Mr Sibbenga said. energy minerals is underway in going through the initial formalities Brownfield exploration is several areas of KCM operations as prior to commencement of underway at mining licence areas at part of the Vedanta Resources Plc's exploration activities. Nchanga, Konkola and Nampundwe. 50 year vision to prolong mine life "The exploration activities in these Some portion of the Nchanga and expand Konkola Copper Mines areas are expected to commence mining licence has already been By Shapi Shachinda (KCM) operations. next year after receiving approval covered by a detailed ground Konkola Copper Mines' parent Manager Mineral Resources Ashok from the Zambia Environmental geophysical survey. Other areas have company, Vedanta Resources Plc, Kumar Singh said KCM geologists Management Authority," Mr been covered by ground has approved a $782 million and consultants were pursuing Sibbenga said. geochemical work and others investment to develop an open pit Brownfield and Greenfield Mr Sibbenga said Greenfield conventional methods of zinc mine in South Africa as well as explorations to facilitate the exploration has produced positive exploration. the conversion of the Skorpion Zinc opening up of new mining sites. results within the KCM Falcon “Drill holes have been sited based Refinery in Namibia. The Ministry of Mines has granted license area in Northwestern on available information and These new investments, KCM a number of Greenfield province and has resulted in the exploration results dating back over combined with $3 billion invested exploration licences in the identification of 11 drilling sites. nine years,” Mr Singh said. ''They are over the last decade in the Zambian Northwestern, Central and Southern "High resolution airborne surveys very encouraging.'' Copperbelt, and the ongoing Provinces. These areas are being and a regional soil sampling “Resources amounting to 201 development of Vedanta's Western Skorpion Zinc Refinery Stacker targeted for commercially viable programme over the entire license million metric tones have been Cluster project in Liberia, reflect a copper and cobalt, other metals and area have been completed. The added during this period. If the Rosh Pinah, Namibia. significant synergies to our commitment made by Tom coal. airborne geophysical data mining depletion of 77 million metric In a market announcement operations in Namibia and South Albanese, CEO of Vedanta Manager Exploration Greenfield interpretation has led to the tones over the same period is Vedanta said that the conversion of Africa and compliments the needs Resources earlier in the year during Harry Sibbenga said three licence identification of 11 drilling targets, considered, the net addition the refinery would enable it to of the region as a whole.'' the Africa Mining on Top amounts to 124 million metric refine zinc sulphide concentrates The Gamsberg Project will be conference in London. tones,” he added. from the Gamsberg Mine into operated under the auspices of ''Vedanta Resources has been in Mr Singh said KCM expected to special high grade zinc metal. The Black Mountain Mining (BMM) Africa now for more than a decade, add 23 million metric tones in the investment will be done over a which is 74% owned by Sesa Sterlite and I am bullish about the current financial year (2014/15) from period of three years. Ltd, a listed subsidiary of Vedanta potential, both of our existing a newly discovered orebody known Vedanta's vision is for an Resources plc. The remaining 26% companies and their opportunities as COP CE Extension at Nchanga. integrated zinc/lead business in interest in BMM is held by Exxaro and also for the future of mining “These resources will ensure that Namibia and the Northern Cape of Resources Limited, a diversified across Africa,'' Mr Albanese had mining operations at Nchanga and South Africa, and a 50 year outlook resources company listed on the told the London conference. Konkola continue for much longer for KCM and opportunities in the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Approximately $630 million of the periods,” Mr Singh said. Zambian Copperbelt, Southern and “The output from Gamsberg, $782 million approved will go KCM geologists and consultants Northwestern provinces as its coupled with extending the life of towards developing the open-pit have completed Phase I exploration copper and cobalt anchor for its the world class refinery at Skorpion zinc mine, concentrator plant and activities at Springfield in Southern future African growth. Zinc in Namibia, will make the associated infrastructure at South Province. The exploration “The Gamsberg-Skorpion Southern African region one of the Africa's Gamsberg, one of the programme proved the existence of Integrated Zinc Project is central to most important suppliers of refined world's largest undeveloped zinc coal, which is deemed to have Vedanta's long term aspirations for zinc globally and one of the deposits. The balance of the qualities that can support power investment will be used to convert Southern Africa,” Mr Tom Albanese cornerstones of our operations in A Surface Diamond Drilling Rig in Operation generation onsite. the refinery at Skorpion Zinc in said. “This project provides Africa,” Mr Albanese said. 2 www.kcm.co.zm www.kcm.co.zm 3 Konkola News • November 2014 • Issue No.65 Konkola News • November 2014 • Issue No.65

By Shapi Shachinda Chief Executive Officer Steven Din has By Cynthia Kalaba urged the newly appointed Executive Literacy lessons sponsored by Committee (ExCo) to foster greater Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in accountability in order to improve Chililabombwe have attracted 813 operations of Konkola Copper Mines adults. (KCM). Mr Din said he has seen “an endemic Fifty of the adults, who were problem with closing out on tasks, enlisted on an education which adversely affects production and programme that also teaches business performance “ in his first six safety matters, graduated on months at KCM. Independence Day as part the “To correct this and to bring Jubilee celebrations. accountability back into our business, effective 1st November, I have made an The lessons, which were initially organization change that centres on intended for 500 people have three distinct and autonomous business received unprecedented interest, prompting the Ministry of units – Konkola, Nchanga and Smelter An adult literacy class underway in Chililabombwe and Refinery,” he said. Education through the The CEO said the changes were his Chililabombwe District Education first step to bringing accountability back Njovu - VP HCM Paterson - VP Local Economic Development Board secretary's (DEBS) office and into the KCM work culture and that he KCM to extend the programme. would expect the management team to drive a more concerted approach to Acting Manager Community achieve greater levels of accountability Relations, Brian Siatubi, said in the organization. offering literacy classes to people Mr Din appointed two people into the who had no chance of getting into senior ranks of KCM – Mr Jacob Njovu as school while they were young was a Vice President Human Capital big gift to the nation as it Management and Mr David Paterson as celebrated 50 years of Vice President Local Economic independence, coinciding with the Development. Additionally, Mr Enock Mponda has moved from the TLP to 10 year anniversary of Vedanta Smelter and Refinery as Business Unit Resources Plc's takeover of KCM. (BU) Head as recognition for his “We partnered with the Ministry contributions to the business. of Education on a programme that “We are also in the process of setting Mponda - Head Smelter and Refinery Business Unit Pyokera Kawonga - Production Planning Department will not only enable the learners to up a dedicated Production Planning read and write, but to become Department under Mr Pyokera plan targets and work extremely hard to procedures and ensure a culture of Zero Kawonga. I would like to congratulate active players in national entrench the spirit of teamwork. Harm was entrenched in the company. development,” Mr Siatubi said. Jacob, David, Enock and Pyokera and “Current production levels are “Over the last ten years, Vedanta has request that all employees provide them insufficient to address our financial made huge investments into KCM and “We believe this contribution with the highest level of support,” Mr losses, so please discuss with your line strong foundations have been laid. It is gives true meaning to Din said. managers and colleagues how we can now up to us to collectively independence as it prepares our Mr Din said he was still optimistic that improve volumes which are your operationalise the assets. To achieve this citizens to be agents of real KCM would overcome the low Siatubi hands educational materials to Chililabombwe district education standards officer control,” he said. common goal, we must work together as economic and social change.” Charity Mwenya Kowa as KCM employees and education officers look on. production cycle and restore its business Mr Din said safety would remain his one team, prioritize safety and be back to profitability. All KCM employees number one priority and he urged all accountable for our actions,” he said. The DEBS for Chililabombwe, write in line with the Education for many years, but “now I can even need to be fully focused on the business, employees to comply to safety Junis Hamududu said education Policy of 'Educating Our Future' count numbers.” was an important driver of whose objective is to provide “KCM has transformed my life and Albanese appointed KCM Board Chairman development. literacy to all Zambians.” this time around, my business will th On 20 October, Mr Tom Albanese, currently the Chief Executive Officer of Vedanta Resources plc took over the “I am particularly happy because Christina Chishala, aged 63, said be a success because I will not be Chairmanship of the KCM Board from Mr Navin Agarwal. Mr Albanese is a pioneer in the mining industry and moved to this programme has enabled the after receiving her certificate that giving excess change to customers,” Vedanta from Rio Tinto, one of the largest mining companies in the world. learners to be able to read and she was unable to read and write she said

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By Shapi Shachinda Chief Executive Officer Steven Din has By Cynthia Kalaba urged the newly appointed Executive Literacy lessons sponsored by Committee (ExCo) to foster greater Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in accountability in order to improve Chililabombwe have attracted 813 operations of Konkola Copper Mines adults. (KCM). Mr Din said he has seen “an endemic Fifty of the adults, who were problem with closing out on tasks, enlisted on an education which adversely affects production and programme that also teaches business performance “ in his first six safety matters, graduated on months at KCM. Independence Day as part the “To correct this and to bring Jubilee celebrations. accountability back into our business, effective 1st November, I have made an The lessons, which were initially organization change that centres on intended for 500 people have three distinct and autonomous business received unprecedented interest, prompting the Ministry of units – Konkola, Nchanga and Smelter An adult literacy class underway in Chililabombwe and Refinery,” he said. Education through the The CEO said the changes were his Chililabombwe District Education first step to bringing accountability back Njovu - VP HCM Paterson - VP Local Economic Development Board secretary's (DEBS) office and into the KCM work culture and that he KCM to extend the programme. would expect the management team to drive a more concerted approach to Acting Manager Community achieve greater levels of accountability Relations, Brian Siatubi, said in the organization. offering literacy classes to people Mr Din appointed two people into the who had no chance of getting into senior ranks of KCM – Mr Jacob Njovu as school while they were young was a Vice President Human Capital big gift to the nation as it Management and Mr David Paterson as celebrated 50 years of Vice President Local Economic independence, coinciding with the Development. Additionally, Mr Enock Mponda has moved from the TLP to 10 year anniversary of Vedanta Smelter and Refinery as Business Unit Resources Plc's takeover of KCM. (BU) Head as recognition for his “We partnered with the Ministry contributions to the business. of Education on a programme that “We are also in the process of setting Mponda - Head Smelter and Refinery Business Unit Pyokera Kawonga - Production Planning Department will not only enable the learners to up a dedicated Production Planning read and write, but to become Department under Mr Pyokera plan targets and work extremely hard to procedures and ensure a culture of Zero Kawonga. I would like to congratulate active players in national entrench the spirit of teamwork. Harm was entrenched in the company. development,” Mr Siatubi said. Jacob, David, Enock and Pyokera and “Current production levels are “Over the last ten years, Vedanta has request that all employees provide them insufficient to address our financial made huge investments into KCM and “We believe this contribution with the highest level of support,” Mr losses, so please discuss with your line strong foundations have been laid. It is gives true meaning to Din said. managers and colleagues how we can now up to us to collectively independence as it prepares our Mr Din said he was still optimistic that improve volumes which are your operationalise the assets. To achieve this citizens to be agents of real KCM would overcome the low Siatubi hands educational materials to Chililabombwe district education standards officer control,” he said. common goal, we must work together as economic and social change.” Charity Mwenya Kowa as KCM employees and education officers look on. production cycle and restore its business Mr Din said safety would remain his one team, prioritize safety and be back to profitability. All KCM employees number one priority and he urged all accountable for our actions,” he said. The DEBS for Chililabombwe, write in line with the Education for many years, but “now I can even need to be fully focused on the business, employees to comply to safety Junis Hamududu said education Policy of 'Educating Our Future' count numbers.” was an important driver of whose objective is to provide “KCM has transformed my life and Albanese appointed KCM Board Chairman development. literacy to all Zambians.” this time around, my business will th On 20 October, Mr Tom Albanese, currently the Chief Executive Officer of Vedanta Resources plc took over the “I am particularly happy because Christina Chishala, aged 63, said be a success because I will not be Chairmanship of the KCM Board from Mr Navin Agarwal. Mr Albanese is a pioneer in the mining industry and moved to this programme has enabled the after receiving her certificate that giving excess change to customers,” Vedanta from Rio Tinto, one of the largest mining companies in the world. learners to be able to read and she was unable to read and write she said

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over 800 people learning to read and write. Q. What have you seen that is world-class at KCM, or indeed in Zambia? It goes without saying we have a world class resource at Konkola, which is supported by the KDMP project, the infrastructure is in place to ensure that Konkola develops into a world class mining operation without compromising safety. Yelland Q. What do you like most about your job? What do you like least? Q. Explain your background and managed to consistently reduce the including Rio Tinto, Berkeley tell us where you originally come accident frequency rates and Resources, Navan Resources and I have to be honest and say that the from. changed the behavioural safety Kinross Gold. ten months in Zambia have been Yelland's children Harriet, Jack and Daisy the most challenging in my career. I was born and bred in Cornwall, approach of the workforce. I am Q. What appeals to you most about The focus has to be on producing Both my daughters are interested in Q. Tell us about your ambitions where tin and copper has been extremely proud of developing the Zambian culture? safely and I will continue to ensure English and English Literature, my for yourself and for KCM– what do mined underground from 2150BC. 11km high speed rail haulage The friendliness of the Zambians that safety always comes first and eldest daughter Daisy is now you hope to be able to look back Past generations of my family have system at Obuasi in Ghana with Ashanti Goldfields and the and their willingness to work in a can never be compromised. We attending a foreign languages and see in five years' time? worked in the tin mines, with my very challenging period has AguasTenidas Mine in Spain, which have an obligation to make sure teaching course at UCL, so who I want to see KCM reaching its father working for Holman Brothers overwhelmed me since I arrived in is now producing over 2Mtpa. that everyone returns home safely knows she may end up in Zambia potential, working safely, reaching in Camborne for over 30 years. My January. As a regular visitor and to their families every day after with her Dad. Harriet is in her targets and making profits, and to mining career started when I Q. Tell us your professional player at the local squash club, this work. I am never happier than when second year at Bristol University see people taking pride in their work graduated from the Camborne background and where you have typifies the enthusiasm... playing on I am underground and still feel a and is not sure what she wants to do and feel proud to be part of KCM and School of Mines in 1983 and went to worked before. scruffy, old courts my Zambian buzz when going underground, it is at this stage. Jack is studying his A' Vedanta. I would also like to see the work as an underground miner at I have lived and worked in England, playmates always have a smile on where I grew up and you never lose Levels in Maths, Chemistry, facilities at Chiliabombwe restored Charter Consolidated Pendarves Ghana, Spain, Brazil, Australia, their face. I have also been honoured that enthusiasm. However it does Geology and Geography. He wants to their former glory, rehabilitating Mine. I have been married to Claire Russia, Mauritania, Guinea and now and humbled to be involved in the not get any easier when you are to be a Mining Engineer and go to the sports clubs, encouraging the for over 26 years and we have three Zambia. I have had the opportunity various cultural celebrations in walking up the ramp from the CSM and he has our full support. younger generation to play sports. children. Claire works for the to work on some remarkable Chiliambombwe, with the highlight underground chasing Alfred Q. What has been the happiest My aim is to play a game of tennis on Camborne School of Mines projects, such as the 41 level being the jubilee celebrations. The N'gambi , who is younger and about day of your professional life? the old derelict grass tennis courts Association. One of our children, haulage project in Ghana, which most humbling moment for me was 30kg lighter than me! under flood lights. Daisy has just graduated from incorporated the development of the award ceremony to over 60 T h e d e v e l o p m e n t o f t h e What do I like least? Late phone calls Reading University, while Harriet is over 11km of rail where I was the people who through the initiatives AguasTenidas Mine, 41 Level from Alfred, which normally means in her second year at Bristol Project Engineer. I have also worked and enterprise of KCM have learnt to Haulage project in Ghana and the that there has been an accident on University and Jack is studying his A' for a variety of mining companies read and write. The project now has U/g project at Argyle Diamonds all levels at Cornwall's Helston the mine and early morning texts r e m a i n h i g h i n m y l i s t o f Community College. Our current from James Kazunda, who I am sure achievements. But the standout home is a small fishing village called never sleeps! must be completing my MSc from Porthleven, on Cornwall's South Q. Would you want your children the Camborne School of Mines at coast. to be like you when they grow up? the same time as holding down my Q. What one word would you use I am very proud of my children, they job as Underground Manager at to describe yourself and what are have travelled all around the world South Crofty. Attending 15 hours of you most proud of? following me in my career, they lectures a week and completing 6 modules an d a thes is was Two words, Conscientious and have attended a number of schools something that I thought I could committed! I am passionate about but have a similar approach to their never do, but I was persistent and mining and safety. I was awarded a Mum and Dad, who have instilled got there after two years, sacrificing safety award by Rio Tinto while into them, always try to do your the beach at weekends, social life working in Brazil, where we best, always be humble and keep a and to a point my family. The old Cornish tin mines Evening view of Scott's home town Porthleven smile on your face.

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over 800 people learning to read and write. Q. What have you seen that is world-class at KCM, or indeed in Zambia? It goes without saying we have a world class resource at Konkola, which is supported by the KDMP project, the infrastructure is in place to ensure that Konkola develops into a world class mining operation without compromising safety. Yelland Q. What do you like most about your job? What do you like least? Q. Explain your background and managed to consistently reduce the including Rio Tinto, Berkeley tell us where you originally come accident frequency rates and Resources, Navan Resources and I have to be honest and say that the from. changed the behavioural safety Kinross Gold. ten months in Zambia have been Yelland's children Harriet, Jack and Daisy the most challenging in my career. I was born and bred in Cornwall, approach of the workforce. I am Q. What appeals to you most about The focus has to be on producing Both my daughters are interested in Q. Tell us about your ambitions where tin and copper has been extremely proud of developing the Zambian culture? safely and I will continue to ensure English and English Literature, my for yourself and for KCM– what do mined underground from 2150BC. 11km high speed rail haulage The friendliness of the Zambians that safety always comes first and eldest daughter Daisy is now you hope to be able to look back Past generations of my family have system at Obuasi in Ghana with Ashanti Goldfields and the and their willingness to work in a can never be compromised. We attending a foreign languages and see in five years' time? worked in the tin mines, with my very challenging period has AguasTenidas Mine in Spain, which have an obligation to make sure teaching course at UCL, so who I want to see KCM reaching its father working for Holman Brothers overwhelmed me since I arrived in is now producing over 2Mtpa. that everyone returns home safely knows she may end up in Zambia potential, working safely, reaching in Camborne for over 30 years. My January. As a regular visitor and to their families every day after with her Dad. Harriet is in her targets and making profits, and to mining career started when I Q. Tell us your professional player at the local squash club, this work. I am never happier than when second year at Bristol University see people taking pride in their work graduated from the Camborne background and where you have typifies the enthusiasm... playing on I am underground and still feel a and is not sure what she wants to do and feel proud to be part of KCM and School of Mines in 1983 and went to worked before. scruffy, old courts my Zambian buzz when going underground, it is at this stage. Jack is studying his A' Vedanta. I would also like to see the work as an underground miner at I have lived and worked in England, playmates always have a smile on where I grew up and you never lose Levels in Maths, Chemistry, facilities at Chiliabombwe restored Charter Consolidated Pendarves Ghana, Spain, Brazil, Australia, their face. I have also been honoured that enthusiasm. However it does Geology and Geography. He wants to their former glory, rehabilitating Mine. I have been married to Claire Russia, Mauritania, Guinea and now and humbled to be involved in the not get any easier when you are to be a Mining Engineer and go to the sports clubs, encouraging the for over 26 years and we have three Zambia. I have had the opportunity various cultural celebrations in walking up the ramp from the CSM and he has our full support. younger generation to play sports. children. Claire works for the to work on some remarkable Chiliambombwe, with the highlight underground chasing Alfred Q. What has been the happiest My aim is to play a game of tennis on Camborne School of Mines projects, such as the 41 level being the jubilee celebrations. The N'gambi , who is younger and about day of your professional life? the old derelict grass tennis courts Association. One of our children, haulage project in Ghana, which most humbling moment for me was 30kg lighter than me! under flood lights. Daisy has just graduated from incorporated the development of the award ceremony to over 60 T h e d e v e l o p m e n t o f t h e What do I like least? Late phone calls Reading University, while Harriet is over 11km of rail where I was the people who through the initiatives AguasTenidas Mine, 41 Level from Alfred, which normally means in her second year at Bristol Project Engineer. I have also worked and enterprise of KCM have learnt to Haulage project in Ghana and the that there has been an accident on University and Jack is studying his A' for a variety of mining companies read and write. The project now has U/g project at Argyle Diamonds all levels at Cornwall's Helston the mine and early morning texts r e m a i n h i g h i n m y l i s t o f Community College. Our current from James Kazunda, who I am sure achievements. But the standout home is a small fishing village called never sleeps! must be completing my MSc from Porthleven, on Cornwall's South Q. Would you want your children the Camborne School of Mines at coast. to be like you when they grow up? the same time as holding down my Q. What one word would you use I am very proud of my children, they job as Underground Manager at to describe yourself and what are have travelled all around the world South Crofty. Attending 15 hours of you most proud of? following me in my career, they lectures a week and completing 6 modules an d a thes is was Two words, Conscientious and have attended a number of schools something that I thought I could committed! I am passionate about but have a similar approach to their never do, but I was persistent and mining and safety. I was awarded a Mum and Dad, who have instilled got there after two years, sacrificing safety award by Rio Tinto while into them, always try to do your the beach at weekends, social life working in Brazil, where we best, always be humble and keep a and to a point my family. The old Cornish tin mines Evening view of Scott's home town Porthleven smile on your face.

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Stories by Shapi Shachinda & photos by Stephen Daka The “Chachilamo” Safety Campaign has been launched with the single objective of preventing workplace injuries at Konkola

Copper Mines. Din presents an award to Katema Chilongo receives his award from VP HCM - Njovu Chachilamo, which is translated as “Enough is Enough” will be driven by CEO Steven Din and 20 Champions under the supervision Management has rewarded two volunteered to use a ladder from 2720 safer place as the water rose. of Group Manager for Safety Felix employees for exemplifying feet level to the 2960 feet loading box Mr Katema and Mr Chilongo both Sikaonga. outstanding bravery and saving the area, where the two men were received K25,000 from the CEO Steven The initiative seeks to ensure full lives of fellow employees. assigned to work at the time of the Din for their bravery and safety compliance with safety regulations Emmanuel Katema, Winder Engine flooding. He then directed the men to consciousness. and measures in place at KCM and Driver at Konkola, who was operating use the same ladder to climb up to a to highlight the need for zero-harm the man cage on 16th September 2014, to all employees and visitors to was rewarded for saving the lives of KCM. around 40 employees. Mr Katema, The Chachilamo Initiative is both Employees march in Konkola to highlight the safety initiative after noticing an unusual whipping of a reminder of the importance of the Koepe Winding Head ropes at 1470L, slowed down the winder and safety and a practical initiative to “Our safety record is not good Mr Din told employees during the stopped the cage at 1210L. ensure that all employees can feel enough and we need to change,” launch at Kamenza Hall in His quick and safe response enabled safe at work. Chililabombwe. the evacuation of 40 men in an incident Mr Din said risk assessment and in which one of the employees hazard identification should be tragically lost his life. MSD endorses KCM safety plan taken “very seriously” to end Lost In a separate act of bravery, Boyd Time Injuries (LTIs). Housekeeping Chilongo, a Shaft Timberman at at Nchanga and Konkola was Nchanga underground guided Enock The Mine Safety Department has endorsed the new Konkola Copper Mines insufficient to prevent unwanted Kaira and Emmy Kunda to safety (KCM) safety plan known as “Chachilamo.” following a power outage, which incidences from occurring, he said. The Chief Inspector for Machinery at the Mine Safety Department, Bright caused the flooding to the bottom of Employees must observe all safety Kateka, explained the basis of the programme, stating that “the Chachilamo the mine shaft. Mr Chilongo regulations and measures, he Din, David Ng'andu, the Head Nchanga Business Unit and David Paterson initiative intends to create a level of awareness among all supervisors and Vice President Local Economic Development outside Kamenza Hall after the launch for the Chachilamo initiative workers to make sure they don't accept or overlook unsafe conditions, let stressed. Quotes! Quotes! Quotes alone be involved in unsafe acts in the workplace.” Mr Din said KCM would train “There have been instances of negligence on our part as employees, which have resulted in fatalities or lost time Chachilamo will employ a variety of methods to engage company frontline supervisors to implement injuries (LTIs).” David Bwabwa – KCM employee the Chachilamo initiative. “This initiative is intended to reinforce safety. In implementing the “Chachilamo” initiative, commitment will be cardinal,” employees, including mentoring, coaching and competitions. Felix Sikaonga, Group Manager Safety. “Our highest priority is to ensure that our employees return home safely. The personal impact of workplace injuries can be devastating for families. We also know that a safe work place is a productive and profitable work place. Safety has a vital role to play in national economic development,” Mr Kateka said. He said mine accidents in most instances robbed families of bread winners and deprived the nation of some of its brightest employees in the mining industry. Mr Kateka said the government had committed to support KCM on the Chachilamo initiative to ensure the work place was safe for all. Union officials at launch Above sections of employees at Kamenza Hall listen to speeches from the CEO Steven Din (not in the photos) and other officials during the Chachilamo launch 8 www.kcm.co.zm www.kcm.co.zm 9 Konkola News • November 2014 • Issue No.65 Konkola News • November 2014 • Issue No.65

Stories by Shapi Shachinda & photos by Stephen Daka The “Chachilamo” Safety Campaign has been launched with the single objective of preventing workplace injuries at Konkola

Copper Mines. Din presents an award to Katema Chilongo receives his award from VP HCM - Njovu Chachilamo, which is translated as “Enough is Enough” will be driven by CEO Steven Din and 20 Champions under the supervision Management has rewarded two volunteered to use a ladder from 2720 safer place as the water rose. of Group Manager for Safety Felix employees for exemplifying feet level to the 2960 feet loading box Mr Katema and Mr Chilongo both Sikaonga. outstanding bravery and saving the area, where the two men were received K25,000 from the CEO Steven The initiative seeks to ensure full lives of fellow employees. assigned to work at the time of the Din for their bravery and safety compliance with safety regulations Emmanuel Katema, Winder Engine flooding. He then directed the men to consciousness. and measures in place at KCM and Driver at Konkola, who was operating use the same ladder to climb up to a to highlight the need for zero-harm the man cage on 16th September 2014, to all employees and visitors to was rewarded for saving the lives of KCM. around 40 employees. Mr Katema, The Chachilamo Initiative is both Employees march in Konkola to highlight the safety initiative after noticing an unusual whipping of a reminder of the importance of the Koepe Winding Head ropes at 1470L, slowed down the winder and safety and a practical initiative to “Our safety record is not good Mr Din told employees during the stopped the cage at 1210L. ensure that all employees can feel enough and we need to change,” launch at Kamenza Hall in His quick and safe response enabled safe at work. Chililabombwe. the evacuation of 40 men in an incident Mr Din said risk assessment and in which one of the employees hazard identification should be tragically lost his life. MSD endorses KCM safety plan taken “very seriously” to end Lost In a separate act of bravery, Boyd Time Injuries (LTIs). Housekeeping Chilongo, a Shaft Timberman at at Nchanga and Konkola was Nchanga underground guided Enock The Mine Safety Department has endorsed the new Konkola Copper Mines insufficient to prevent unwanted Kaira and Emmy Kunda to safety (KCM) safety plan known as “Chachilamo.” following a power outage, which incidences from occurring, he said. The Chief Inspector for Machinery at the Mine Safety Department, Bright caused the flooding to the bottom of Employees must observe all safety Kateka, explained the basis of the programme, stating that “the Chachilamo the mine shaft. Mr Chilongo regulations and measures, he Din, David Ng'andu, the Head Nchanga Business Unit and David Paterson initiative intends to create a level of awareness among all supervisors and Vice President Local Economic Development outside Kamenza Hall after the launch for the Chachilamo initiative workers to make sure they don't accept or overlook unsafe conditions, let stressed. Quotes! Quotes! Quotes alone be involved in unsafe acts in the workplace.” Mr Din said KCM would train “There have been instances of negligence on our part as employees, which have resulted in fatalities or lost time Chachilamo will employ a variety of methods to engage company frontline supervisors to implement injuries (LTIs).” David Bwabwa – KCM employee the Chachilamo initiative. “This initiative is intended to reinforce safety. In implementing the “Chachilamo” initiative, commitment will be cardinal,” employees, including mentoring, coaching and competitions. Felix Sikaonga, Group Manager Safety. “Our highest priority is to ensure that our employees return home safely. The personal impact of workplace injuries can be devastating for families. We also know that a safe work place is a productive and profitable work place. Safety has a vital role to play in national economic development,” Mr Kateka said. He said mine accidents in most instances robbed families of bread winners and deprived the nation of some of its brightest employees in the mining industry. Mr Kateka said the government had committed to support KCM on the Chachilamo initiative to ensure the work place was safe for all. Union officials at launch Above sections of employees at Kamenza Hall listen to speeches from the CEO Steven Din (not in the photos) and other officials during the Chachilamo launch 8 www.kcm.co.zm www.kcm.co.zm 9 Konkola News • November 2014 • Issue No.65 Konkola News • November 2014 • Issue No.65

By Shapi Shachinda Chief Executive Officer Steven Din has By Victoria Kabwe praised the management team at In its continued efforts to empower Nampundwe mine for good communities in its areas of housekeeping and maintaining a higher operation, Konkola Copper Mines safety standard. (KCM) recently donated four Mr Din said when he visited electrical industrial sewing machines Nampundwe for familiarization that he to Chililabombwe women clubs. was impressed with the safety record Chililabombwe Deputy Mayor for Nampundwe, which has shown a Charles Mwape said when receiving downward spiral for lost time injuries the sewing machines on behalf of the (LTIs) and has had no fatality since the women clubs that the council was 2005/06 financial year. grateful to KCM for the support “This is very impressive,” he rendered to the women and asked commented during a meeting with the the company to extend the gesture Nampundwe management team. to youth clubs in the district. Mr Din urged the team to suggest Din (second left) Kapui, Baidon Simposya, the Head Concentrator and outgoing Nampundwe Mine Manager Mr Mwape also urged the ways of bringing down the cost of John Lukaki during the CEO's visit to the plant recipients to take care of the production for pyrite and to expand the company of the new Vice President High School, which has been upgraded machines. local market for the commodity. Human Capital Management Jacob by KCM from a primary school of just KCM Acting Manager Community Acting CR Manager Brian Siatubi hands a sewing machine The CEO later told employees during Njovu, Vice President Mining Keith 600 students to a fully fledged to Chililabombwe women to the Deputy Mayor Charles Mwape an engagement forum that they should Relations Brian Siatubi said during Kapui and other senior management secondary school with a population of the handover ceremony that the focus on the three pillars of safety, staff. He also visited the Nampundwe around 1,700. higher productivity and team work to company responded to a request by achieve more success. the clubs for assistance with the He assured the employees that KCM sewing machines to serve as prizes parent company Vedanta Resources KCM hospitals in major facelift during the women's fare, which was By Cynthia Kalaba Plc, would continue to mine in Zambia By Ruth Mulenga held last August. David Kalumbu, a grade 7 pupil at Konkola Trust School for the next 50 plus years and hence Management has approved an additional $1.6 million budget to improve the “Our aim is to empower families Upper Primary, has won the first prize in the Science they should not worry about job Nchanga South and Konkola mine hospitals in order to deliver quality health because empowered families category of the national Jets Fair. security. Management was keen to services. ultimately lead to empowered Kalumbu triumphed in Ndola during the competition ensure that the employees were happy The improvement plan includes infrastructure upgrades and the replacement of communities. We also believe that for Science Olympiads, which is ordinarily for pupils working for Konkola Copper Mines. obsolete equipment and enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery. the community should develop in grades 8 and 9. Kalumbu won the contest for “You are a very orderly group and I Some equipment, including that for radiological and theatre purposes has already together with the company,” Mr Science and Mathematics. am impressed with you,” he said. been ordered. Medical Superintendent Dr Mieke Mulenga-Kumi said the Siatubi said. The Olympiads are drawn from the Junior Outgoing Nampundwe mine improvements would also include rehabilitation of the Health Centre 4 in the Mine He said KCM was committed to Engineers Technicians and Scientists of Zambia. township in Konkola as well as permanently relocating the occupational health manager John Lukaki said his team development and has undertaken The National Science Fair was held at Ndola strives to pay attention to detail as a department to a new site. other projects aimed at empowering Girls Technical Secondary School in August. pathway to success. A strong culture “These buildings were both closed over a year ago due to safety concerns,” Dr women and households at district Jets Club advisor at Konkola Primary Trust has been created to ensure no one Mulenga-Kumi said. level. School, Prince Chiwala, said Kalumbu has been an ignores a hazard within the mine area The Konkola Mine Hospital kitchen and Theatre oxygen bank in Nchanga are also In a vote thanks, Lizzy Sikalinga of outstanding pupil in all subjects that he takes at and in the plant. being rehabilitated, while hot water supply to the hospital wards is also receiving school. Butondo Women's Club in Chimfunshi He said Nampundwe conducts Risk attention, she said. “David is a studious boy and has consistently said winning one of the machines Assessment Management Programme “We are upgrading a range of equipment for occupational health in order to excelled in most academic performances,” he was enough motivation for her and (RAMP.K) Implementation, according monitor the health of our employees. As for the community, we are pleased to said. announce that the company has committed itself to continuing with the malaria to company policy and holds regular the club members to work hard During the schools mock exams in July, David programmes,” Dr mulenga-Kumi said. A new computerised family card system has legal awareness seminars for top tier during the fare. She thanked KCM for obtained 574 out of 600 marks in the best six been implemented for employees and family members to enhance management of and middle management to ensure responding positively to the women's subjects although his performance dropped drugs and other medical supplies. total safety. Other areas of focus need. slightly during the September mock results when The Medical department plans to purchase three buses to ease transport problems include regular visual felt leadership he got 570 marks out of 600 in his best six for nurses and other staff. Most of the furniture has been replaced in the health (VFL), sustainability audits and reviews. subjects. Mr Din undertook a plant tour in the facilities. 10 www.kcm.co.zm www.kcm.co.zm 11 Konkola News • November 2014 • Issue No.65 Konkola News • November 2014 • Issue No.65

By Shapi Shachinda Chief Executive Officer Steven Din has By Victoria Kabwe praised the management team at In its continued efforts to empower Nampundwe mine for good communities in its areas of housekeeping and maintaining a higher operation, Konkola Copper Mines safety standard. (KCM) recently donated four Mr Din said when he visited electrical industrial sewing machines Nampundwe for familiarization that he to Chililabombwe women clubs. was impressed with the safety record Chililabombwe Deputy Mayor for Nampundwe, which has shown a Charles Mwape said when receiving downward spiral for lost time injuries the sewing machines on behalf of the (LTIs) and has had no fatality since the women clubs that the council was 2005/06 financial year. grateful to KCM for the support “This is very impressive,” he rendered to the women and asked commented during a meeting with the the company to extend the gesture Nampundwe management team. to youth clubs in the district. Mr Din urged the team to suggest Din (second left) Kapui, Baidon Simposya, the Head Concentrator and outgoing Nampundwe Mine Manager Mr Mwape also urged the ways of bringing down the cost of John Lukaki during the CEO's visit to the plant recipients to take care of the production for pyrite and to expand the company of the new Vice President High School, which has been upgraded machines. local market for the commodity. Human Capital Management Jacob by KCM from a primary school of just KCM Acting Manager Community Acting CR Manager Brian Siatubi hands a sewing machine The CEO later told employees during Njovu, Vice President Mining Keith 600 students to a fully fledged to Chililabombwe women to the Deputy Mayor Charles Mwape an engagement forum that they should Relations Brian Siatubi said during Kapui and other senior management secondary school with a population of the handover ceremony that the focus on the three pillars of safety, staff. He also visited the Nampundwe around 1,700. higher productivity and team work to company responded to a request by achieve more success. the clubs for assistance with the He assured the employees that KCM sewing machines to serve as prizes parent company Vedanta Resources KCM hospitals in major facelift during the women's fare, which was By Cynthia Kalaba Plc, would continue to mine in Zambia By Ruth Mulenga held last August. David Kalumbu, a grade 7 pupil at Konkola Trust School for the next 50 plus years and hence Management has approved an additional $1.6 million budget to improve the “Our aim is to empower families Upper Primary, has won the first prize in the Science they should not worry about job Nchanga South and Konkola mine hospitals in order to deliver quality health because empowered families category of the national Jets Fair. security. Management was keen to services. ultimately lead to empowered Kalumbu triumphed in Ndola during the competition ensure that the employees were happy The improvement plan includes infrastructure upgrades and the replacement of communities. We also believe that for Science Olympiads, which is ordinarily for pupils working for Konkola Copper Mines. obsolete equipment and enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery. the community should develop in grades 8 and 9. Kalumbu won the contest for “You are a very orderly group and I Some equipment, including that for radiological and theatre purposes has already together with the company,” Mr Science and Mathematics. am impressed with you,” he said. been ordered. Medical Superintendent Dr Mieke Mulenga-Kumi said the Siatubi said. The Olympiads are drawn from the Junior Outgoing Nampundwe mine improvements would also include rehabilitation of the Health Centre 4 in the Mine He said KCM was committed to Engineers Technicians and Scientists of Zambia. township in Konkola as well as permanently relocating the occupational health manager John Lukaki said his team development and has undertaken The National Science Fair was held at Ndola strives to pay attention to detail as a department to a new site. other projects aimed at empowering Girls Technical Secondary School in August. pathway to success. A strong culture “These buildings were both closed over a year ago due to safety concerns,” Dr women and households at district Jets Club advisor at Konkola Primary Trust has been created to ensure no one Mulenga-Kumi said. level. School, Prince Chiwala, said Kalumbu has been an ignores a hazard within the mine area The Konkola Mine Hospital kitchen and Theatre oxygen bank in Nchanga are also In a vote thanks, Lizzy Sikalinga of outstanding pupil in all subjects that he takes at and in the plant. being rehabilitated, while hot water supply to the hospital wards is also receiving school. Butondo Women's Club in Chimfunshi He said Nampundwe conducts Risk attention, she said. “David is a studious boy and has consistently said winning one of the machines Assessment Management Programme “We are upgrading a range of equipment for occupational health in order to excelled in most academic performances,” he was enough motivation for her and (RAMP.K) Implementation, according monitor the health of our employees. As for the community, we are pleased to said. announce that the company has committed itself to continuing with the malaria to company policy and holds regular the club members to work hard During the schools mock exams in July, David programmes,” Dr mulenga-Kumi said. A new computerised family card system has legal awareness seminars for top tier during the fare. She thanked KCM for obtained 574 out of 600 marks in the best six been implemented for employees and family members to enhance management of and middle management to ensure responding positively to the women's subjects although his performance dropped drugs and other medical supplies. total safety. Other areas of focus need. slightly during the September mock results when The Medical department plans to purchase three buses to ease transport problems include regular visual felt leadership he got 570 marks out of 600 in his best six for nurses and other staff. Most of the furniture has been replaced in the health (VFL), sustainability audits and reviews. subjects. Mr Din undertook a plant tour in the facilities. 10 www.kcm.co.zm www.kcm.co.zm 11 Konkola News • November 2014 • Issue No.65 Konkola News • November 2014 • Issue No.65

Netball games in session during Inter-Departmental games! Manager HCM - Joyce kapijimpanga (left) leads other employees on a stress management stint for the Smelting & Refining team

KCM women having a go at Tug of War Temani Banda of Team Corporate leaves a defender from Nchanga Trust School sprawled on the ground during Inter-IBU games Employees relax during Inter-IBU games One Team, One KCM!

Above and below, teams from KIBU with Head Konkola Business Unit Scott Yelland (in photos below) toast the Jubilee games Concentrator Team The SHE Team

Team Corporate The AMSL Team

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Netball games in session during Inter-Departmental games! Manager HCM - Joyce kapijimpanga (left) leads other employees on a stress management stint for the Smelting & Refining team

KCM women having a go at Tug of War Temani Banda of Team Corporate leaves a defender from Nchanga Trust School sprawled on the ground during Inter-IBU games Employees relax during Inter-IBU games One Team, One KCM!

Above and below, teams from KIBU with Head Konkola Business Unit Scott Yelland (in photos below) toast the Jubilee games Concentrator Team The SHE Team

Team Corporate The AMSL Team

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By Victoria Kabwe Blessed Zulu, a grade 11 student at Konkola Trust Secondary School has scooped the KCM Golden Jubilee Essay Competition for pupils in grades 10 to 12 at the company's Konkola and Nchanga Secondary Trust schools. Zulu emerged the winner ahead of 38 contestants in a tight competition, Recipients of awards for the 50 year olds held under the theme “The Road to Blessed Zulu Zambia's 50 years of Independence,” “In celebrating the development to commemorate the country's 50 of the nation and its people since years of independence and 10 year's 1964, we decided to look close to of Vedanta Resources' existence in home and give special recognition Zambia since it took over the running to the workforce that is the of KCM. backbone of this business,” Mr Din KCM Chief Executive Officer Steven By Victoria Kabwe The employees received medals said. Din said at the event that the level of Selected employees born in of honour from the Chief Vice President Human Capital understanding and quality of writing October 1964 have been awarded Executive Officer Steven Din at a Management Jacob Njovu urged of the entries submitted was highly medals and certificates for ceremony held at the Nchanga employees to emulate the impressive. outstanding service to Konkola Golf Club in Chingola. country's founding fathers who “We thought this would be a fun Copper Mines (KCM) to mark Mr Din lauded all KCM helped to gain independence by and engaging way for the youth to celebrations for the Golden employees for their dedicated working together as a team so as actively go out and research all that Jubilee of independence. service to the company. to achieve the objectives of the went into the final attainment of company. independence of Zambia,” he said. “Team work is very crucial for us “One thing that we can be to achieve corporate objectives. It confident about is that with this pool means standing shoulder to of talent, Zambia's future is certainly shoulder pulling in the same one of many kwachas. And by kwacha direction,” he said. I mean both dawn and money,” he Kennedy Banda, who was one of said. the recipients, thanked the Thando Shachinda, a grade 10 pupil at Nchanga Trust Secondary School company for recognising the won the second prize while Chanda CEO Din with Blessed (right), Thando and Bwalya at the Nchanga Golf Club employees' service to KCM adding Bwalya, a grade 12 pupil from writing competition. and time management. Our that the employees felt honoured. Konkola scooped the third prize. “We are aware that never before renewed knowledge of our Mr Banda said KCM was poised In a vote of thanks, Zulu applauded has such an event been held, and so background and independence will to grow and that the employees the KCM Management for according much importance attached to it. always play a role in our unity as a would work hard to secure the the pupils an opportunity to The event has elevated our minds nation,” Zulu said. future of the next generation in CEO Din flanked by VP HCM Jacob Njovu, Principal KCM schools Ernest Makasa, participate in the Jubilee essay and sharpened our skills in research Senior KCM officials and parents captured in this photo with the students at the Nchanga golf club the company

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By Victoria Kabwe Blessed Zulu, a grade 11 student at Konkola Trust Secondary School has scooped the KCM Golden Jubilee Essay Competition for pupils in grades 10 to 12 at the company's Konkola and Nchanga Secondary Trust schools. Zulu emerged the winner ahead of 38 contestants in a tight competition, Recipients of awards for the 50 year olds held under the theme “The Road to Blessed Zulu Zambia's 50 years of Independence,” “In celebrating the development to commemorate the country's 50 of the nation and its people since years of independence and 10 year's 1964, we decided to look close to of Vedanta Resources' existence in home and give special recognition Zambia since it took over the running to the workforce that is the of KCM. backbone of this business,” Mr Din KCM Chief Executive Officer Steven By Victoria Kabwe The employees received medals said. Din said at the event that the level of Selected employees born in of honour from the Chief Vice President Human Capital understanding and quality of writing October 1964 have been awarded Executive Officer Steven Din at a Management Jacob Njovu urged of the entries submitted was highly medals and certificates for ceremony held at the Nchanga employees to emulate the impressive. outstanding service to Konkola Golf Club in Chingola. country's founding fathers who “We thought this would be a fun Copper Mines (KCM) to mark Mr Din lauded all KCM helped to gain independence by and engaging way for the youth to celebrations for the Golden employees for their dedicated working together as a team so as actively go out and research all that Jubilee of independence. service to the company. to achieve the objectives of the went into the final attainment of company. independence of Zambia,” he said. “Team work is very crucial for us “One thing that we can be to achieve corporate objectives. It confident about is that with this pool means standing shoulder to of talent, Zambia's future is certainly shoulder pulling in the same one of many kwachas. And by kwacha direction,” he said. I mean both dawn and money,” he Kennedy Banda, who was one of said. the recipients, thanked the Thando Shachinda, a grade 10 pupil at Nchanga Trust Secondary School company for recognising the won the second prize while Chanda CEO Din with Blessed (right), Thando and Bwalya at the Nchanga Golf Club employees' service to KCM adding Bwalya, a grade 12 pupil from writing competition. and time management. Our that the employees felt honoured. Konkola scooped the third prize. “We are aware that never before renewed knowledge of our Mr Banda said KCM was poised In a vote of thanks, Zulu applauded has such an event been held, and so background and independence will to grow and that the employees the KCM Management for according much importance attached to it. always play a role in our unity as a would work hard to secure the the pupils an opportunity to The event has elevated our minds nation,” Zulu said. future of the next generation in CEO Din flanked by VP HCM Jacob Njovu, Principal KCM schools Ernest Makasa, participate in the Jubilee essay and sharpened our skills in research Senior KCM officials and parents captured in this photo with the students at the Nchanga golf club the company

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Chingola DC Nang'alelwa By Victoria Kabwe Chingola District Commissioner Roy Nang'alelwa has said preserving cultural heritage fosters national development and helps to maintain peace and stability. Mr Nang'alelwa who commended Konkola Copper Mines for organizing the Jubilee Celebrations Cultural Festival, which featured 9 cultural groups from Chililabombwe, Chingola and Kitwe, said a country that lacks entrenched cultural values eventually loses its identity. The cultural groups entertained people in Chingola's Chiwempala Wriggling waists the Northwestern style: dancers perform in Chiwempala in Chingola township through song and dance as part of the country's 50 years of the company. one of the industry leaders in terms of Independence celebrations. KCM has been mobilising dance responsible corporate citizenship,'' he

Acting CR Manager Brian Siatubi with Gender Deputy Minister Obius Chisala in Nampundwe Mr Nang'alelwa said KCM has troupes to hold free weekend cultural said. worked extremely well with the events, with 36 groups currently The company this year set aside By Victoria Kabwe empowering them with livestock. I said. Department of Cultural Affairs to taking part in these activities. K192,000 for promoting various Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has must therefore commend KCM for KCM Vice President – Mining Keith promote arts and culture in Zambia in “This gesture demonstrates KCM's cultural events and traditional received the government's praise for tailoring this programme to target Kapui said in a speech read on his behalf the last 10 years since Vedanta continued partnership with the ceremonies, which are a source of giving out 160 cattle to 80 families in mainly women,” Mr Chisala said. that the company was committed to Resources plc took over the running of Government in nation building and as alternative employment for both Nampundwe, 58 kilomemtres west of He said that the project was a clear ensuring that communities around its young people and adults. the capital Lusaka, in commemoration demonstration of the value–based mining areas were empowered so as to KCM acting Community Relations of Zambia's 50 years of independence. development model promoted by the bring about all-round socio-economic Manager Brian Siatubi said the Deputy Minister for Gender and Child mining company and its implementing development. company has established a model for Development Obius Chisala who partner, the NGO Village Water “We know that our success is stakeholder engagement which has officiated at the recent handover Zambia. intrinsically tied to the wellbeing and received broad community support ceremony said the gesture was a key The government will fully support the prosperity of the community that through arts and culture. element for empowering citizens and project, which aims to increase surrounds us. It is very much within our “KCM believes that the cultural poverty alleviation. livestock, agricultural productivity and interests to see the community thrive dance events and traditional The latest gifts brought to 494 cattle sustainable livelihoods targeting 4,200 and develop livelihoods that will ceremonies continue to serve as – 472 draft cattle and 22 dairy cattle – households in communities continue to flourish beyond the life of platforms for passing on cultural given to communities under KCM's surrounding KCM mining areas, he the mine,” Mr Kapui said. heritage from one generation to the enhanced Sustainable Livelihood said. KCM is implementing a $2.5 million next, and helps to maintain peace and Programme, which seeks to empower “Through this Sustainable Livelihood Enhanced Sustainable Livelihood stability,” Mr Siatubi said. communities, especially women, with Enhancement Project, KCM is Project, to run for five years to 2017, KCM supports 36 cultural groups and livestock to create wealth in three of contributing towards the national through which the company is has sponsored 30 youths to participate the four towns in which KCM operates. strategic goal of poverty alleviation providing livestock to women clubs and at national events and equipped them “There could not have been a better and the socio-economic development co-operatives in Chililabombwe, with life-supporting skills. way of rewarding women than of the rural communities,” Mr Chisala Chingola and Nampundwe. Ncwala dancers entertain people during the KCM cultural festival

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Chingola DC Nang'alelwa By Victoria Kabwe Chingola District Commissioner Roy Nang'alelwa has said preserving cultural heritage fosters national development and helps to maintain peace and stability. Mr Nang'alelwa who commended Konkola Copper Mines for organizing the Jubilee Celebrations Cultural Festival, which featured 9 cultural groups from Chililabombwe, Chingola and Kitwe, said a country that lacks entrenched cultural values eventually loses its identity. The cultural groups entertained people in Chingola's Chiwempala Wriggling waists the Northwestern style: dancers perform in Chiwempala in Chingola township through song and dance as part of the country's 50 years of the company. one of the industry leaders in terms of Independence celebrations. KCM has been mobilising dance responsible corporate citizenship,'' he

Acting CR Manager Brian Siatubi with Gender Deputy Minister Obius Chisala in Nampundwe Mr Nang'alelwa said KCM has troupes to hold free weekend cultural said. worked extremely well with the events, with 36 groups currently The company this year set aside By Victoria Kabwe empowering them with livestock. I said. Department of Cultural Affairs to taking part in these activities. K192,000 for promoting various Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has must therefore commend KCM for KCM Vice President – Mining Keith promote arts and culture in Zambia in “This gesture demonstrates KCM's cultural events and traditional received the government's praise for tailoring this programme to target Kapui said in a speech read on his behalf the last 10 years since Vedanta continued partnership with the ceremonies, which are a source of giving out 160 cattle to 80 families in mainly women,” Mr Chisala said. that the company was committed to Resources plc took over the running of Government in nation building and as alternative employment for both Nampundwe, 58 kilomemtres west of He said that the project was a clear ensuring that communities around its young people and adults. the capital Lusaka, in commemoration demonstration of the value–based mining areas were empowered so as to KCM acting Community Relations of Zambia's 50 years of independence. development model promoted by the bring about all-round socio-economic Manager Brian Siatubi said the Deputy Minister for Gender and Child mining company and its implementing development. company has established a model for Development Obius Chisala who partner, the NGO Village Water “We know that our success is stakeholder engagement which has officiated at the recent handover Zambia. intrinsically tied to the wellbeing and received broad community support ceremony said the gesture was a key The government will fully support the prosperity of the community that through arts and culture. element for empowering citizens and project, which aims to increase surrounds us. It is very much within our “KCM believes that the cultural poverty alleviation. livestock, agricultural productivity and interests to see the community thrive dance events and traditional The latest gifts brought to 494 cattle sustainable livelihoods targeting 4,200 and develop livelihoods that will ceremonies continue to serve as – 472 draft cattle and 22 dairy cattle – households in communities continue to flourish beyond the life of platforms for passing on cultural given to communities under KCM's surrounding KCM mining areas, he the mine,” Mr Kapui said. heritage from one generation to the enhanced Sustainable Livelihood said. KCM is implementing a $2.5 million next, and helps to maintain peace and Programme, which seeks to empower “Through this Sustainable Livelihood Enhanced Sustainable Livelihood stability,” Mr Siatubi said. communities, especially women, with Enhancement Project, KCM is Project, to run for five years to 2017, KCM supports 36 cultural groups and livestock to create wealth in three of contributing towards the national through which the company is has sponsored 30 youths to participate the four towns in which KCM operates. strategic goal of poverty alleviation providing livestock to women clubs and at national events and equipped them “There could not have been a better and the socio-economic development co-operatives in Chililabombwe, with life-supporting skills. way of rewarding women than of the rural communities,” Mr Chisala Chingola and Nampundwe. Ncwala dancers entertain people during the KCM cultural festival

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Q. Give us a synopsis of your education background! I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in By Shapi Shachinda Psychology from the University of The Chief Executive Officer Steven Zambia. I attended Hillcrest Technical Din says Konkola Copper Mines Secondary School. (KCM) will support community Q. You have experience in the mining upliftment by way of programmes sector, what do you see different from in and around the mine site. your first stint in the mines under Mr Din, who recently offered ZCCM and now? basketball tips to more than 30 We will always remember ZCCM as the pupils from four government Company which put together and schools in Chingola and the KCM shaped our careers and for some of us Konkola Trust School in who were fortunate to secure a Mine Chililabombwe, said that the Scholarship for University studies, inclusion of sport in a child's ZCCM was mother and father. But now development is of paramount post privatization the industry culture importance and KCM will seek to be and focus has changed somewhat and is less socialist. more involved in the areas of basketball and volleyball. Q. Where do you see KCM in the next five years in terms of human capital The basketball tips was part of a Who is Jacob Njovu? The core values that have anchored series of programmes KCM development? Q. Kindly explain who you are and and navigated my career are honesty In 5 years I see KCM becoming the organised to commemorate give a background of your family! and hard work, persistence, resilience Zambia's Golden Jubilee and a fundamental belief in the biggest producer of copper with the celebrations – 50 years of I was born in Matero township of capacity of others to do good. At the most enthusiastic, dynamic and stable Lusaka on 17th November 1955 and I am independence – and Vedanta centre of everything there is the faith workforce. the fifth child in a family of ten children Resources Plc's 10 years in Zambia and belief in God Almighty. Q. What is your message to the CEO Din hands gift packs to school children during the basketball tips comprising nine sons and one employees concerning this since it took over the running of daughter. I am married to Gaye Q. What is your experience in dealing do it today, but you continue to do this year after being introduced to enterprise,especially concerning KCM in November 2004. Munthali and we have five children and with human resource matters and it even at school,” Mr Din told the the game by my classmate. I love higher productivity? Mr Din, who took part in playing four grand children. how does this fit in the KCM mix? basketball with the students and a pupils, who included an 11-year old playing basketball despite being Let us all individually and collectively Q. What have you done in your life My experience uniquely confers on me community team of adult players girl Helen Zimba. small. I love to shoot. I would like to put in our best effort to make a before coming to KCM? the capacity to understand and said: “We'll look to see what we can Helen, a grade 5 pupil at encourage other pupils to play appreciate the complexities of dealing difference so as achieve greater do to promote basketball and Chingola's Kabundi Primary School basketball because it keeps me I have spent my entire working life on with people issues in industry in their productivity and thus assure the future volleyball in KCM and also outside said, “I started playing basketball active.” the Copperbelt in the mining industry broadest manifestations. of the enterprise for all stakeholders. and related companies prior to joining in the schools.” Q. How do you want to be KCM. More specifically, I worked for Q. What prompted you to take this “KCM already supports sport in remembered by the KCM family when Copperbelt Energy Corporation for 12 career path? your tour of duty is over? the form of football and we will try years rising to the position of Director – I was persuaded to follow this career to expand directly into the Human Resources. I was previously at path mainly by the Humanities and After my tour of duty I wish to be community where the young stars Ndola Lime Company for 5 years where Social Sciences bias in my training and remembered as a member of a winning get an opportunity as well,” he said. I served in the role of Human Resources the influence of role models I was team that made a difference to the Mr Din urged the pupils to include Manager. Before that I served as Group privileged to interact with in the early business of producing copper at KCM. basketball as part of their Industrial Relations Manager for ZCCM. years of my career. curriculum in order to develop into Prior to this job, I served in various HR excellent basketball players for capacities at Nchanga and Konkola Safety Share: their schools and Zambia. Each of Divisions of ZCCM. My entry into the • Remember: that you need to return home safely all the time! the participants received a branded mining industry was through the • Remember: that your life is the most prized asset for Konkola T-shirt and cap, while two Psychological Services Unit of the Copper Mines! basketballs were given to each of Mining Industry Manpower Services • Remember: that you don't need to take chances by working in the five schools. Unit (MIMSU) in 1978. unsafe environment! “There are some very promising, Q. What do you think are your strong • Remember: that you need to ensure your safety is guaranteed at all budding basketball stars that I can attributes and how will KCM benefit times in your duties! from these values? • Remember: that the safest businesses are the best run businesses! see. Make sure that you just don't Din gives basketball tips!

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Q. Give us a synopsis of your education background! I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in By Shapi Shachinda Psychology from the University of The Chief Executive Officer Steven Zambia. I attended Hillcrest Technical Din says Konkola Copper Mines Secondary School. (KCM) will support community Q. You have experience in the mining upliftment by way of programmes sector, what do you see different from in and around the mine site. your first stint in the mines under Mr Din, who recently offered ZCCM and now? basketball tips to more than 30 We will always remember ZCCM as the pupils from four government Company which put together and schools in Chingola and the KCM shaped our careers and for some of us Konkola Trust School in who were fortunate to secure a Mine Chililabombwe, said that the Scholarship for University studies, inclusion of sport in a child's ZCCM was mother and father. But now development is of paramount post privatization the industry culture importance and KCM will seek to be and focus has changed somewhat and is less socialist. more involved in the areas of basketball and volleyball. Q. Where do you see KCM in the next five years in terms of human capital The basketball tips was part of a Who is Jacob Njovu? The core values that have anchored series of programmes KCM development? Q. Kindly explain who you are and and navigated my career are honesty In 5 years I see KCM becoming the organised to commemorate give a background of your family! and hard work, persistence, resilience Zambia's Golden Jubilee and a fundamental belief in the biggest producer of copper with the celebrations – 50 years of I was born in Matero township of capacity of others to do good. At the most enthusiastic, dynamic and stable Lusaka on 17th November 1955 and I am independence – and Vedanta centre of everything there is the faith workforce. the fifth child in a family of ten children Resources Plc's 10 years in Zambia and belief in God Almighty. Q. What is your message to the CEO Din hands gift packs to school children during the basketball tips comprising nine sons and one employees concerning this since it took over the running of daughter. I am married to Gaye Q. What is your experience in dealing do it today, but you continue to do this year after being introduced to enterprise,especially concerning KCM in November 2004. Munthali and we have five children and with human resource matters and it even at school,” Mr Din told the the game by my classmate. I love higher productivity? Mr Din, who took part in playing four grand children. how does this fit in the KCM mix? basketball with the students and a pupils, who included an 11-year old playing basketball despite being Let us all individually and collectively Q. What have you done in your life My experience uniquely confers on me community team of adult players girl Helen Zimba. small. I love to shoot. I would like to put in our best effort to make a before coming to KCM? the capacity to understand and said: “We'll look to see what we can Helen, a grade 5 pupil at encourage other pupils to play appreciate the complexities of dealing difference so as achieve greater do to promote basketball and Chingola's Kabundi Primary School basketball because it keeps me I have spent my entire working life on with people issues in industry in their productivity and thus assure the future volleyball in KCM and also outside said, “I started playing basketball active.” the Copperbelt in the mining industry broadest manifestations. of the enterprise for all stakeholders. and related companies prior to joining in the schools.” Q. How do you want to be KCM. More specifically, I worked for Q. What prompted you to take this “KCM already supports sport in remembered by the KCM family when Copperbelt Energy Corporation for 12 career path? your tour of duty is over? the form of football and we will try years rising to the position of Director – I was persuaded to follow this career to expand directly into the Human Resources. I was previously at path mainly by the Humanities and After my tour of duty I wish to be community where the young stars Ndola Lime Company for 5 years where Social Sciences bias in my training and remembered as a member of a winning get an opportunity as well,” he said. I served in the role of Human Resources the influence of role models I was team that made a difference to the Mr Din urged the pupils to include Manager. Before that I served as Group privileged to interact with in the early business of producing copper at KCM. basketball as part of their Industrial Relations Manager for ZCCM. years of my career. curriculum in order to develop into Prior to this job, I served in various HR excellent basketball players for capacities at Nchanga and Konkola Safety Share: their schools and Zambia. Each of Divisions of ZCCM. My entry into the • Remember: that you need to return home safely all the time! the participants received a branded mining industry was through the • Remember: that your life is the most prized asset for Konkola T-shirt and cap, while two Psychological Services Unit of the Copper Mines! basketballs were given to each of Mining Industry Manpower Services • Remember: that you don't need to take chances by working in the five schools. Unit (MIMSU) in 1978. unsafe environment! “There are some very promising, Q. What do you think are your strong • Remember: that you need to ensure your safety is guaranteed at all budding basketball stars that I can attributes and how will KCM benefit times in your duties! from these values? • Remember: that the safest businesses are the best run businesses! see. Make sure that you just don't Din gives basketball tips!

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By Victoria Kabwe Education Permanent Secretary By Victoria Kabwe Chishimba Nkosha hailed KCM's ladder and climbed up to the Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Group contribution to the development of position of Executive Director in Security Manager Max Maona has State Security. I was privileged to the education sector when he been honoured for distinguished commissioned a new classroom be appointed by the Zambian service to Zambia. Government as one of the three complex at Konkola Trust School in Mr Maona was one of 1,356 people commissioners to represent the Chililabombwe. th awarded with the 50 Independence nation on the joint verification Mr Nkosha said during the Anniversary, Special Single Class commission for Mozambique inauguration of the classroom Golden Jubilee Medal by the late during the Mozambican peace complex, that the mine's President of the Republic of Zambia, negotiations in 1992. This led to contribution to the education His Excellency Michael Chilufya Sata the first democratic elections held th sector in Zambia was indispensable on 24 October this year. in that country and FRELIMO Party and that it was aligned with He was recognized for helping to won the elections,” Mr Maona said. government's policy to increase preserve and develop national He was also appointed on a Maona enrolment in both public and security in Zambia. special joint commission that worked private schools to ensure “I was not aware that I would be over several years to resolve the Political and Security Problems awarded the medal until I saw my attainment of the Millennium Kaputa boundary dispute that almost among Zambia, Namibia and Angola, name in the press. It never occurred Development Goal (MDG) in caused war between Zambia and the Mr Maona said to me that somebody was watching He was also appointed on a special education. then Zaire in the late 1970s. what I was doing and that one day task force on the Democratic Republic “We have no doubt in our mind “I was further privileged to be my works would be recognized,” he appointed on a special committee of Congo (DRC) civil war in the late that the commissioning of the new Nkosha and Din flanked by officials and students cut the ribbon to the new facility said. “So it (the medal) came as a formed to resolve a 1990s that helped to negotiate a classroom block will contribute pleasant surprise.” misunderstanding as a result of ceasefire leading to democratic significantly to the creation of a Mr Maona who has worked for 37 Zambia being accused of being elections that saw Mr Joseph Kabila building the Home Economics unit enrolment at the schools has conducive learning and teaching years in the security service involved in the Angolan war,” he said. become president. environment to the pupils and at the Konkola Trust school. increased to more than 2,000 at highlighted some of his The fruitful negotiations led to the The Special Jubilee medal was given their teachers. This will in turn Sponsoring students to study primary and secondary levels from accomplished milestones in his formation of an international to freedom fighters, service men and produce a multiplier effect leading engineering courses in India was the initial 600 primary school pupils career. mechanism called the International women, administrators and sports to the attainment of excellent also commendable. when Vedanta took over KCM in “I started from the bottom of the Mechanism for the Resolution of personalities. results in academic performance.” KCM Chief Executive Officer 2004. Mr Nkosha congratulated KCM Steven Din said the company In a vote of thanks, Mulunji for the excellent pass rate at its values its partnership with the Ngoma a grade 10 pupil expressed Nchanga and Konkola Trust government in providing quality gratitude for the investment the schools in 2013. education to young Zambians who mining company had put in “You have managed to achieve a are the future leaders. education, urging colleagues to 100% pass rate in 2013 for grades 7, “As a result of the importance we guard against vandalism. 9 and 12, in national examinations attach to education, KCM has The newly commissioned at both institutions. We are proud consistently been improving classroom complex comprises five of KCM's achievement through its educational standards and classrooms with a capacity to seat schools.” expanding our two schools, 35 students each, a kitchen, staff He said that the mining company Nchanga Trust School in Chingola room and shower rooms, an was responding well to the two tier and Konkola Trust School,” Mr Din ablution block and other facilities. programme which encourages said. KCM has also constructed a new teaching of practical sciences by He said in the last 10 years, library at the school. Maona middle (seated) with some of the security team members Maona mourns the late President Sata 20 www.kcm.co.zm www.kcm.co.zm 21 Konkola News • November 2014 • Issue No.65 Konkola News • November 2014 • Issue No.65

By Victoria Kabwe Education Permanent Secretary By Victoria Kabwe Chishimba Nkosha hailed KCM's ladder and climbed up to the Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Group contribution to the development of position of Executive Director in Security Manager Max Maona has State Security. I was privileged to the education sector when he been honoured for distinguished commissioned a new classroom be appointed by the Zambian service to Zambia. Government as one of the three complex at Konkola Trust School in Mr Maona was one of 1,356 people commissioners to represent the Chililabombwe. th awarded with the 50 Independence nation on the joint verification Mr Nkosha said during the Anniversary, Special Single Class commission for Mozambique inauguration of the classroom Golden Jubilee Medal by the late during the Mozambican peace complex, that the mine's President of the Republic of Zambia, negotiations in 1992. This led to contribution to the education His Excellency Michael Chilufya Sata the first democratic elections held th sector in Zambia was indispensable on 24 October this year. in that country and FRELIMO Party and that it was aligned with He was recognized for helping to won the elections,” Mr Maona said. government's policy to increase preserve and develop national He was also appointed on a Maona enrolment in both public and security in Zambia. special joint commission that worked private schools to ensure “I was not aware that I would be over several years to resolve the Political and Security Problems awarded the medal until I saw my attainment of the Millennium Kaputa boundary dispute that almost among Zambia, Namibia and Angola, name in the press. It never occurred Development Goal (MDG) in caused war between Zambia and the Mr Maona said to me that somebody was watching He was also appointed on a special education. then Zaire in the late 1970s. what I was doing and that one day task force on the Democratic Republic “We have no doubt in our mind “I was further privileged to be my works would be recognized,” he appointed on a special committee of Congo (DRC) civil war in the late that the commissioning of the new Nkosha and Din flanked by officials and students cut the ribbon to the new facility said. “So it (the medal) came as a formed to resolve a 1990s that helped to negotiate a classroom block will contribute pleasant surprise.” misunderstanding as a result of ceasefire leading to democratic significantly to the creation of a Mr Maona who has worked for 37 Zambia being accused of being elections that saw Mr Joseph Kabila building the Home Economics unit enrolment at the schools has conducive learning and teaching years in the security service involved in the Angolan war,” he said. become president. environment to the pupils and at the Konkola Trust school. increased to more than 2,000 at highlighted some of his The fruitful negotiations led to the The Special Jubilee medal was given their teachers. This will in turn Sponsoring students to study primary and secondary levels from accomplished milestones in his formation of an international to freedom fighters, service men and produce a multiplier effect leading engineering courses in India was the initial 600 primary school pupils career. mechanism called the International women, administrators and sports to the attainment of excellent also commendable. when Vedanta took over KCM in “I started from the bottom of the Mechanism for the Resolution of personalities. results in academic performance.” KCM Chief Executive Officer 2004. Mr Nkosha congratulated KCM Steven Din said the company In a vote of thanks, Mulunji for the excellent pass rate at its values its partnership with the Ngoma a grade 10 pupil expressed Nchanga and Konkola Trust government in providing quality gratitude for the investment the schools in 2013. education to young Zambians who mining company had put in “You have managed to achieve a are the future leaders. education, urging colleagues to 100% pass rate in 2013 for grades 7, “As a result of the importance we guard against vandalism. 9 and 12, in national examinations attach to education, KCM has The newly commissioned at both institutions. We are proud consistently been improving classroom complex comprises five of KCM's achievement through its educational standards and classrooms with a capacity to seat schools.” expanding our two schools, 35 students each, a kitchen, staff He said that the mining company Nchanga Trust School in Chingola room and shower rooms, an was responding well to the two tier and Konkola Trust School,” Mr Din ablution block and other facilities. programme which encourages said. KCM has also constructed a new teaching of practical sciences by He said in the last 10 years, library at the school. Maona middle (seated) with some of the security team members Maona mourns the late President Sata 20 www.kcm.co.zm www.kcm.co.zm 21 Konkola News • November 2014 • Issue No.65 Konkola News • November 2014 • Issue No.65

Above and below ActionAid Director Pamela Chisanga visits Ndeleni Early Childhood Centre in Chiwempala in Chingola

Above the SAP Team during the road show for new products at Nchanga underground

Below the Nkana women's circle

Above (left & right) Shift bosses from Konkola during familiarisation of processing plants at Nchanga pose for photos at Central Training

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Above and below ActionAid Director Pamela Chisanga visits Ndeleni Early Childhood Centre in Chiwempala in Chingola

Above the SAP Team during the road show for new products at Nchanga underground

Below the Nkana women's circle

Above (left & right) Shift bosses from Konkola during familiarisation of processing plants at Nchanga pose for photos at Central Training

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We are together in this journey! CEO Din (right), Zambia Railways MD Konkola Manager for the Concentrator David Mukelabai with Zambia Railways Yelland with Dr Mabike Banda Yelland hands a trophy to the Frist aid winning team at Konkola Prof. Muyenga Atanga (middle) and ZRL Director of Operations Chris Musonda MD Prof. Muyenga Atanga and other officials inspect the rehabilitated at KCM Corporate Head Office in Chingola after a meeting intermine railway line inside KCM

CEO Din (middle) with the Management Team at Nampundwe Din and Mable Lufungulo a nurse at the KCM Nampundwe clinic General Manager Corporate Services Howard Chilundika visits the Status Hitech, The Konkola Security Team display their shield PPE suppliers, stand during the First aid competition

CEO Din senior KCM officials and Bridget Nambwele the Nampundwe High School KCM team led by CEO Din, VP Local Economic Development David Paterson on his Hastings Sholande the underground Manager at Nchanga (far right) SHE Manager Miners from the Mine Training School with some senior officers including Head teacher in the computer lab at the school. KCM expanded right VP HCM Jacob Njovu, VP Mining Keith Kapui and Acting CR Manager Brian Musa Banda, VP Mining Keith Kapui and Manager HCM Patricia Katongo Patricia Katongo, the Nchanga HCM Manager (6th from left) the school and donated PCs to promote computer literacy Siatubi pay a courtesy call on Nampundwe High School Head with miners and other officials Teacher Bridget Nambwele

Workers at Nampundwe attentively listen to the CEO Din (not in the picture) during Another group of miners at Nampundwe listen to CEO Din's address during VP Mining Keith Kapui and several senior managers and miners from the training A rehabilitated walk way at the Kitwe Road Gate. Mine Training School has started his first visit to the mine the employee engagement in October school cut the ribbon to launch the rehabilitated walkway to rehabilitate walkways as part of measures to improve safety in KCM

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We are together in this journey! CEO Din (right), Zambia Railways MD Konkola Manager for the Concentrator David Mukelabai with Zambia Railways Yelland with Dr Mabike Banda Yelland hands a trophy to the Frist aid winning team at Konkola Prof. Muyenga Atanga (middle) and ZRL Director of Operations Chris Musonda MD Prof. Muyenga Atanga and other officials inspect the rehabilitated at KCM Corporate Head Office in Chingola after a meeting intermine railway line inside KCM

CEO Din (middle) with the Management Team at Nampundwe Din and Mable Lufungulo a nurse at the KCM Nampundwe clinic General Manager Corporate Services Howard Chilundika visits the Status Hitech, The Konkola Security Team display their shield PPE suppliers, stand during the First aid competition

CEO Din senior KCM officials and Bridget Nambwele the Nampundwe High School KCM team led by CEO Din, VP Local Economic Development David Paterson on his Hastings Sholande the underground Manager at Nchanga (far right) SHE Manager Miners from the Mine Training School with some senior officers including Head teacher in the computer lab at the school. KCM expanded right VP HCM Jacob Njovu, VP Mining Keith Kapui and Acting CR Manager Brian Musa Banda, VP Mining Keith Kapui and Manager HCM Patricia Katongo Patricia Katongo, the Nchanga HCM Manager (6th from left) the school and donated PCs to promote computer literacy Siatubi pay a courtesy call on Nampundwe High School Head with miners and other officials Teacher Bridget Nambwele

Workers at Nampundwe attentively listen to the CEO Din (not in the picture) during Another group of miners at Nampundwe listen to CEO Din's address during VP Mining Keith Kapui and several senior managers and miners from the training A rehabilitated walk way at the Kitwe Road Gate. Mine Training School has started his first visit to the mine the employee engagement in October school cut the ribbon to launch the rehabilitated walkway to rehabilitate walkways as part of measures to improve safety in KCM

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It's all cheers! Dance! Dance! Dance!

Happy Moments! Baloon Time!

Chingola DC Roy Nang'alelwa greets one of the UMUZ members at Nchanga UMUZ members toast at Nchanga Satdium Stadium during Jubilee celebrations

NUMAW Chairman at KIBU Percy Lubinda with Agriculture and Livestock minister Numaw members at Nchanga golf Club Wylbur Simuusa during employee recognition on May Day at Konkola

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