KDMP general manager Raj Kulkarni told journalists at Protea Hotel in Chingola yesterday that the mining house is committed to its expansion programmes.
Mr Kulkarni said last week the mine commissioned the loading and hoisting facility (new crusher) in Chililabombwe, adding that it will enhance productivity.
“On Wednesday last week we commissioned the loading and hoisting facility and this will see ore production being increased. Our expansion programmes are going on and we are committed to contributing positively to the development of the mining sector in Zambia,” Mr Kulkarni said.
He said KCM has continued working towards improving infrastructure in an effort to enhance production.
He said most mining infrastructure on the Copperbelt is old, hence the reason the company has invested a lot of money in infrastructure development.
Mr Kulkarni, who took journalists on a tour of the loading and hoisting facility underground in Chililabombwe, said KCM is also committed to protecting the environment.
“We have put in place measures to protect our environment. The construction of the smelter in Chingola is one of the efforts by KCM to protect the environment.
“These projects are going a long way in changing the face of the mining sector in the country,” Mr Kulkarni said.
And Grinaker Limited Mining contracting company underground manager Freddre Durand said the sinking of shafts at KDMP is progressing well.
Mr Durand paid tribute to Zambian workers for their commitment to work.
“We will get to the bottom by 2012 and the sinking of the shafts is progressing well. I must pay tribute to Zambian workers for their commitment to work…I have enjoyed working with them,” Mr Durand said.
He said the company has put in place safety measures that are helping in avoiding mine accidents.
KDMP chief project controller Kansingh Choudhary said KCM spent about US$2.5 million on the procurement of equipment for the new crusher.
Mr Choudhary said the crusher will contribute to productivity.
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