Industria
Mopani Copper Mines: Key Highlights of IRH's Transformational Operations
IRH acquired the Mopani Copper Mines in early 2024 with the strategic vision to transform it into the most productive copper mine in the Copperbelt. By applying advanced and innovative new technologies and collaborating with the outstanding Zambian workforce, IRH is decarbonising the project whilst aspiring to increase copper output to 200,000 tonnes over the course of the next three years. This boost in output will contribute to Zambia's goal of reaching 3 million tonnes of annual copper production by 2030, a vision that is being driven by President Hakainde Hichilema himself. His administration's focus on creating a stable and competitive mining environment has not only attracted international investors but also positioned Zambia as a potential leader in global copper production.
A prime focus has been the digital transformation of Mopani to modernise all aspects of the mining and production processes.
These tech initiatives are encompassed within IRH's broader " " umbrella programme. This aims to digitally connect every employee and asset, creating a to simulate and generate real-world insights, powered advanced process control, drone-based cavity monitoring systems, advanced technologies like real-time locating systems (RTLS) and fleet management system (FMS) for optimised tracking, AI-powered predictive maintenance to minimise downtime, and five centralised control rooms for enhanced monitoring and oversight.
IRH has been crucial in implementing a number of operational and safety improvement initiatives to date. The introduction of real-time location tracking and 3D visualisation, emergency response assistance, and proximity awareness initiatives are contributing to a significant improvement in Mopani's safety performance.
Additionally, a 50+ km network expansion is underway, boosting underground connectivity with over 300 Mbps bandwidth to support high-speed, reliable communications and instant information exchange for more than 10,000 workers and 1000s of mobile and stationary machines.
This network enhancement enables real-time communication and decision-making, increasing transparency, operational efficiency, and safety whilst serving as the backbone for digital transformation.
In line with IRH's vision of positively contributing to the communities in which we operate, the permanent workforce has increased from 5,975 at the time of the acquisition to 6,565 as of 1 October 2024 , with 99% of employees being Zambian nationals. This rise in employment is creating a ripple effect, stimulating growth through increased consumer spending and economic activities in the local communities.
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International Resources Holding operates as a subsidiary of 2PointZero, a transformational investment platform based in the UAE with a diverse portfolio of industry leaders, including IRH. International Holding Company, which is a listed entity in Abu Dhabi , established 2PointZero in January 2024 .
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