Mining firms invest US$3 million in 3 manganese mines

Two local mining firms, Luapula Baextec c12 crusher parts manual pdfse Metals Limited and Genesis Group of Companies have invested US$3 million in developing three manganese mines with an annual output of 60,000 tonnes.

Genesis Group of Companies managing director Willie Crook said the joint venture mines wanted to ramp up output at the three mines in view of the improving global metal prices in the aftermath of the world economic crisis. Crook said the mines, with current output of 4,000 tonnes per month of manganese was expecting to increase this to 5,000 after acquiring new machinery. He said the companies were investing in new equipment such as crusher, washing plant and a new screener. The firms run three mines at Kansambo, Kabulu and Kabasa and the manganese from Luapula, which is largely exported to China, is believed to be one of the best grades in the world and is a key input in steel manufacturing.