KCM Wins Environmental Sustainability Award in Zambia
Konkola Copper Mines has been awarded for its contribution to environmental sustainability by the Zambia Institute of Environmental Health (ZIEH), which recognised the mining company as the most supportive and consistent private sector partner in promoting environmental health initiatives.
The award was presented at KCM’s Chingola office, where company leadership reaffirmed its commitment to health, safety and environmental programmes aimed at improving both community wellbeing and operational performance.
Speaking during the ceremony, KCM Director for Mining, Praveen Sharma, said the company remains committed to strengthening initiatives that directly benefit surrounding communities, including healthcare support and access to clean water.
He highlighted the provision of solar-powered boreholes as a key intervention designed to improve access to safe drinking water in mining communities.
Mr Sharma further emphasised the interconnection between environmental health, community wellbeing and productivity, noting that each element has a direct impact on the others.
“KCM remains committed to providing healthcare services and solar-powered boreholes for clean drinking water in operational communities,” he said.
The company is currently investing approximately US$1 billion in the Konkola Deep Mining Project, which is expected to significantly boost copper production, targeting 300,000 tonnes in its first phase and scaling up to 500,000 tonnes in subsequent phases.
ZIEH Vice Treasurer General Waliko Mphande praised KCM’s efforts in areas such as malaria control, indoor residual spraying, and broader environmental management programmes.
He said the award was in recognition of the company’s consistent contribution to environmental health initiatives across its operations.
“Recognising the efforts the company is making in championing environmental health work across its operations, the institute awards KCM as the most supportive and consistent private stakeholder in environmental sustainability,” Mr Mphande said.
