China Non-Ferrous Metal Company (CNMC)’s Luanshya Copper Mines ( LCM) reportedly is exploring the option of closing its mining activities at its Baluba shaft in 2022.
- Baluba mine is (CNMC) LCM’s largest employer in the district, employing about 3000 people, whose occupation will be at risk after its closing.
China Non-Ferrous Metal Company (CNMC)’s Luanshya Copper Mines ( LCM) reportedly is exploring the option of closing its mining activities at its Baluba shaft in 2022. Baluba mine is (CNMC) LCM’s largest employer in the district, employing about 3000 people, whose occupation will be at risk after its closing.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Robert Kamanga said that the LCM had exhausted all copper deposits at the mine, hence the decision to close mining activities. However, his company he added was critically exploring other possibilities for both immediate and future mining activities. He assured that the company was looking at other options and we will open up alternative mines before the closure of Baluba to an Open-Pit mine.
Mashiba mine is one of the possible options being considered that can accommodate some of the current work force.
