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By MAYA NTANDA –
KONKOLA Copper Mines (KCM) has announced the appointment of Tom Albanese as its new chairperson.
Mr Albanese takes over from Navin Agarwal.
Mr Albanese said KCM vision was to be in Zambia for the next 50 years and to maintain its focus on developing the skills of the Zambian workforce and nurturing communities.
KCM public relations manager Shapi Shachinda said the new chairperson made the remarks during his inaugural board meeting in Lusaka.
Mr Albanese said after 10 years of operating in Zambia and investing nearly $3 billion in its operations, KCM had built a foundation which would enable it to grow for the next 50 years.
“It is my commitment to help KCM fulfill its vision to become a significant global copper producer and continue to play a major role in developing the Zambian economy that will enable the citizens of this country continue to benefit from their natural resources,” he said.
Ramping up operations of the flagship Konkola Deep Mining Project (KDMP) would be the top priority for KCM.
