Employee-Training Centre at Metalkol RTR
Metalkol RTR’s training agenda is framed by the transition of the project from construction to commissioning. In this context, the Human Resources team undertook an extensive recruitment campaign in 2018, which included the integration of individuals from local villages and Kolwezi city for lower-skilled roles, and the recruitment of Congolese nationals and expatriates into higher-skilled…
Read MoreMetalkol RTR Clean Cobalt Performance Report
Metalkol RTR, our cobalt and copper tailings reprocessing operation in the DRC, has released its performance report as part of Eurasian Resources Group’s commitment under the Clean Cobalt Framework. The annual report, which was assured by independent auditors, PwC, tracks the important progress that Metalkol RTR has delivered against the seven goals that were put…
Read MoreMetalkol RTR’s Industrial Hygiene Programme
ERG Africa first launched its Industrial Hygiene Programme at Frontier Mine in December 2017, after which Boss Mining and Chambishi Metals implemented it in 2018. In June this year, Metalkol RTR followed in the others’ footsteps. The programme is aimed at eliminating occupational illness and creating workplaces that promote well-being. We monitor the environment for…
Read MoreNationals vs Expats soccer match on DRC’s Independence Day
30 June marked the 59th anniversary of the DRC’s independence. True to their team spirit, our colleagues at Metalkol RTR celebrated the day with an energetic soccer match between the nationals and expats. The nationals won with a final score of 4-2. The DRC faces a range of important social and economic challenges. Central to…
Read MoreERG Africa at DRC Mining Week 2019
ERG Africa was a gold sponsor of the DRC Mining Week held from 19 to 21 June at the Pullman Lumbumbashi Grand Karavia Hotel. This year our stand proudly displayed ERG’s pledge to produce clean cobalt responsibly. Our exhibition featured a large media wall outlining the Clean Cobalt Framework’s seven goals, together with the Clean…
Read MoreMetalkol RTR celebrates cultural diversity
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development took place on 21 May. The United Nations proclaimed this a special day, as they strongly believe that “bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development.” True to their motto – Pamoja Tuta Weza – our Metalkol RTR colleagues also…
Read MorePartnering for vocational training
In the DRC, Frontier Mine successfully partners with Institut National De Preparation Professionnelle (INPP), the government’s institution for vocational/professional training. INPP’s state-of-the art training equipment and experienced trainers assist our staff to stay updated on all of the latest industry technology, enabling them to apply their newly learnt competencies efficiency. In 2018, the various teams…
Read MoreAdvanced Industrial Firefighting
In April, Frontier Mine’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) completed hands-on training in Advanced Industrial Firefighting presented by Emergency Training Solutions in Vereeniging, South Africa. This course forms part of the team’s extensive upskilling in emergency rescue. Our colleagues at Frontier Mine were exposed to many scenarios simulating actual emergencies. These sessions transformed the team into…
Read MoreCelebrating children internationally
The 1st of June 2019 marks International Children’s Day, while on 12 June 2019 it is World Day Against Child Labour. The development of viable, practical alternatives to child labour has been a major challenge across the global mining sector for some time. We are proud to be able to say that ERG is now…
Read MoreERG AFRICA INTERVIEW: “The DRC is a cornerstone of ERG’s copper and cobalt business”
Publication: http://www.drcminingweek.com/ERG-Africa-interview Exclusive interview with Mr Patrick Mulumba, President Directeur General at ERG Africa’s Metalkol RTR project in the Haut-Katanga province. ERG Africa is a gold sponsor at the upcoming DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi from 19-21 June. Welcome back to DRC Mining Week! You have been a much valued, longstanding partner of the event. Why…
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