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Emerald miner achieves 7.5m LTI-free hours

SETTING NEW STANDARDS The award from the Mines Safety Department highlights Kagem’s role as a leader in the mining industry, setting new standards for safety and operational excellence

REWARDING ACHIEVEMENT Gemfields’ Kagem emerald mine has achieved more than 7.5-million lost time injury-free hours

20th September 2024

     

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Zambia’s single-largest producing emerald mine, gemstone miner Gemfields’ Kagem emerald mine, has achieved more than 7.5-million lost time injury- (LTI-) free hours, which the miner says underscores its commitment to workplace safety, employee well-being, responsible mining practices and operational excellence.

Kagem is 75%-owned by Gemfields, in a model partnership with the Zambian government.

It was awarded by the Zambian government’s Mines Safety Department last month, with the chief inspector of mines Fred Banda stating that the award was testament to the “hard work and commitment” of the Kagem team.

“Looking forward, I believe that Kagem will continue to set the standard for safety in the mining industry,” said Banda at the awards ceremony, which was held in Kitwe and attended by key figures in the mining industry, government officials, union representatives and Lufwanyama local authority representatives.

Kagem’s safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) department has a notable history of achievements. In 2023, Kagem became the first company in Africa to be certified to the Environmental, Social and Governance Clarity Platform, reflecting its commitment to sustainable and responsible mining practices.

Kagem chairperson Dr Sixtus Mulenga, meanwhile, said the LTI-free achievement represents the dedication to safety by every member of the Kagem team.

“The certification from the Mines Safety Department is a testament to our steadfast commitment to safety and health. It is a recognition that every employee, every safety protocol, and every hour of hard work, has contributed to making Kagem a beacon of safety excellence in the mining industry,” he added.

The award from the Mines Safety Department highlights Kagem’s role as a leader in the mining industry, setting new standards for safety and operational excellence.

As Kagem celebrates this achievement, the company remains dedicated to further enhancing its safety protocols and maintaining its position as a model for responsible mining practices.

Lufwanyama district commissioner Justin Mwalikwa added that the milestone is a testament to efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of employees, but that it also significantly contributes to the overall development and prosperity of Lufwanyama district.

In 2022, Kagem achieved certifications for ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, and ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

Earlier milestones include achieving more than 3.5-million LTI-free hours in 2015 and just over 3.1-million LTI-free hours in 2014.

Edited by Nadine James
Features Deputy Editor

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