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Postgraduatetraining
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MOSES MUTAMBALA

MOSES MUTAMBALA

Ndola

Summary

Dynamic Metallurgical and Mineral Processing Engineer and Environmental Practitioner with the following abilities and skills: Mining and Mineral Processing, Mineral Economics, Metallurgical Accounting, Environmental Management, Remote Sensing and Image Analysis. Basic knowledge in GIS. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Project Management, Data Management Analysis using SPSS, Cleaner Production methodologies, Strategic Planning Formulation, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Leadership and Management skills, Chemicals Management Strategies, Regulatory Impact Assessment, Good interpersonal and presentation skills, Client management, Technical report writing, Supervisory Skills.

I am a hardworking and enthusiastic team player who fulfills assignments with minimum supervision. I have 7 years of working experience in metallurgical plants, such as the Nchanga Concentrator, Nkana Concentrator, and Nkana Smelter, of the former Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines (ZCCM) Limited, and 18 years of working experience with the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA). I have spent 8 years working in middle management at ZEMA as a Principal Inspector under the ZEMA Directorate of Operation at the Northern Region Office (NRO) in Ndola. All the major mining companies are under the named regional office. I am professionally qualified with excellent skills in Mining, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Mineral Economics, and Environmental Management.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Inspector - Zone 9

Zambia Environmental Management Agency
Ndola
09.2019 - Current
  • Ensured regulatory compliance across multiple regions for mining, forestry, health and agricultural facilities
  • Ensured compliance with licensing requirements for diverse facilities in multiple locations such as Chambishi, Kalulushi, and Masaiti.
  • Conducted compliance audits for multiple projects, including NFCA South East Ore Body, Chibuluma Mines Plc, Sino Metals Leach Zambia Limited, Dangote Cement Zambia Limited, Rongxing Investments Limited, Changzhou Zambia Resources Company Limited, Clean Lime Zambia Company Limited, and Neelkanth Metals Limited.

Principal Inspector – EIA

Zambia Environmental Management Agency
05.2016 - 09.2019
  • Reviewed EIA documents submitted from Copperbelt, Luapula, part of Northern, and North Western Provinces.
  • Conducted verification inspections for EIA documents submitted from Copperbelt, Luapula, and parts of Northern and North Western Provinces.
  • Prepared for the holding of public hearings.
  • Prepared profiles with proficiency.
  • Preparation of Decision Letters.

Principal Inspector – Livingstone Office

Zambia Environmental Management Agency
01.2014 - 04.2016
  • Monitored compliance with regulatory framework to ensure the licensing and regulation of mining, forestry, health and agricultural facilities in multiple regions.
  • Monitored and ensured compliance with licensing requirements for diverse facilities including those related to mining, forestry, health and agriculture in multiple locations such as Choma, Monze, Namwala and Pemba.
  • Condensed review of all EIA submissions for mining, forestry, health and agricultural facilities across Choma to Shang'ombo.
  • Conducted verification inspections on EIA documents for mining, forestry, health, and agricultural facilities in multiple locations including Choma, Monze, Namwala, Pemba, Gwembe, Sinazongwe, Kalomo, Zimba.
  • Prepared for upcoming public hearings.
  • Profile preparation was completed
  • Prepared Decision Letters.

Senior Inspector Zone 8

Zambia Environmental Management Agency
08.2009 - 12.2013
  • Monitored licensing and compliance of facilities in the Copperbelt and Northwest provinces, including heavy industrial areas in Ndola and Kitwe.
  • Conducted compliance audits for Kansanshi Mining Plc and Lumwana Mining Company Limited.
  • Reviewed EIA documents for various projects including copper mining at Sentinel Mine, extension of Muntimpa Tailings Dam, re-establishing of tailings storage facility at former TD2 site, reopening of Mimbula II Open Pit, and more.

Acting Senior Inspector EIA

Zambia Environmental Management Agency
01.2009 - 07.2009
  • Received, planned, supervised and conducted EIA report reviews.
  • Conducted verification inspections
  • Prepared project profiles.
  • Prepared Decision Letters.
  • Coordinated and facilitated public hearings.

Inspector EIA

Zambia Environmental Management Agency
04.2005 - 12.2008
  • Reviewed EIA documents submitted by mining, forestry, health, and agricultural facilities in Copperbelt, Luapula, and North Western Provinces.
  • Conducted verification inspections for EIA documents submitted by mining, forestry, health, and agricultural facilities in Copperbelt, Luapula, and North Western Provinces.
  • Conducted compliance audits for FQMOL Bwana Mkubwa Mine, KCM Konkola, Nchanga, and Nkana Integrated Business Units.
  • Reviewed EIA documents for various projects such as Oil Refinery Plant in Ndola, Gold Processing Plant at Kansanshi Mining Plc, and Dredging of the Main Canal in Kabwe
  • Prepared for the holding of public hearings.
  • Profile preparation was completed
  • Drafted decision letters for improved communication and transparency.

Assistant Metallurgical Engineer

ZCMM Nkana Division
01.1994 - 01.1999
  • Worked as Process and Shift Controller at Nkana Concentrator.
  • Supervised more than 50 people.
  • Performed Process and Quality Control.
  • Performed metallurgical accounting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mineral Sciences - Metallurgy and Mine

The University of Zambia
Lusaka

Skills

  • Mining and Mineral Processing
  • Mineral Economics
  • Metallurgical Accounting
  • Environmental Management
  • Remote Sensing and Image Analysis
  • Basic knowledge in GIS
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
  • Project Management
  • Data Management Analysis using SPSS
  • Cleaner Production methodologies
  • Strategic Planning Formulation
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Leadership and Management skills
  • Chemicals Management Strategies
  • Regulatory Impact Assessment
  • Good interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Client management
  • Technical report writing
  • Supervisory Skills

Affiliations

  • Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ), 008087
  • Engineers Registration Board (EngRB), 002082
  • International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA), 106934

Interministerialcommitteeappointments

  • Mining Licensing Committee, 10/2022, 10/2025
  • External Advisory Board of the Copperbelt University Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Mining, 02/2022, 12/2023
  • Technical Working Committee of the Development Minerals, 2016, 2022
  • National Steering Committee of the Zambia Aquaculture Enterprise Development Project, 2017, 2022
  • Inter-Agency Environmental Emergency Coordinating Committee (IECC), 2007, 2012

Postgraduatetraining

  • United Nations Economic Commission for Asia & the Pacific, 2022, Certificate in Building a Circular Economy
  • Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, Australia, 02/18/2022, Certificate in Stone for Development: Work-Integrated-Learning
  • Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, 01/14/2022, Certificate in Introduction to EDIS
  • Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, 08/16/2021, 09/10/2021, Certificate in Remote Sensing & Digital Image Analysis
  • Environmental Protection Research & Training Institute, 04/19/2021, 04/30/2021, Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment – Development Projects
  • Geological Survey of Sweden, 09/15/2019, 10/07/2019, Certificate in Mine Water and Mine Waste Management
  • The University of Zambia, Centre for ICT, 12/11/2017, 12/22/2017, Certificate in Geographical Information System (GIS)
  • The University of Zambia, Centre for ICT, 12/11/2017, 12/15/2017, Certificate in Data Management and Analysis using SPSS
  • Cabinet Office Policy Analysis Division, 11/16/2015, 11/20/2015, Certificate in Regulatory Impact Assessment
  • Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (SARPCCO), Botswana Police College, 08/10/2015, 08/21/2015, Certificate in Environmental Crime Investigation
  • NIPA Main Campus, 02/08/2010, 03/05/2010, Certificate in Basic Prosecutions
  • Swedish Chemicals Agency, 03/2009, 11/2009, Certificate in Strategies for Chemicals Management
  • Zambia Environmental Management Agency, 12/18/2007, Certificate in Environmental Monitoring and Auditing
  • Zambia Environmental Management Agency, 05/02/2007, Certificate in Review of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Environmental Management Plans (EMPs)
  • Centre for Environmental Management, 11/13/2006, 11/16/2006, Certificate in Air Quality Management
  • Zambia Environmental Management Agency, 05/12/2006, Certificate in Cleaner Production and Environmental Management in Industry

Graduateeducation

University of Zambia, 01/1999, 01/2004, Bachelor of Mineral Science – Metallurgy and Mineral Processing with Merit, Mineral Economics and Metallurgical Accounting

Diplomaeducation

Copperbelt University, 07/1994, 12/1995, Diploma in Mining Metallurgy, Mineral Economics and Metallurgical Accounting

Advancedcertificateeducation

Copperbelt University, 01/1992, 06/1994, Advanced Certificate in Mining Metallurgy, Mineral Economics and Metallurgical Accounting

Secondaryschooleducation

Mungwi Technical Secondary School, 1986, 1990, School Certificate

Communicationskills

Communicate effectively with others orally and in writing

Driverslicense

SADC Class B Drivers Licence, with 5 years of driving experience

References

  • Mr. Maxwell Nkoya, Director - Planning, Information and Research, Zambia Environmental Management Agency, P. O. Box 35131, LUSAKA, +260 955 855212/977 855212, mnkoya@zema.org.zm
  • Dr. Agabu Shane, Senior Lecturer, The Copperbelt University, P. O. Box 21692, KITWE, +260 977 457 561, agabu.shane@cbu.ac.zm
  • Mr. Gideon Sinkamba, Safety Health & Environmental Manager, Lubambe Copper Mine, P. O. Box 11215, CHINGOLA, +260 969 681212, gideonsinkamba@gmail.com

Professionalaccomplishments

  • Strategic Planning Formulation, 2022 - Zambia Environmental Management Agency Strategic and Business Plan (SBP) 2022 to 2026, 2013 - Zambia Environmental Management Agency Strategic and Business Plan (SBP) 2014 to 2016
  • Regulations and Standards Development, 2013 – The Environmental Management (Licensing) Regulations, Statutory Instrument No. 112 of 2013, 2009 - The Environmental Management Act No. 12 of 2011

Personal Information

  • Health: Excellent health
  • Religion: One of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Languages

English
First Language
French
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Timeline

Principal Inspector - Zone 9

Zambia Environmental Management Agency
09.2019 - Current

Principal Inspector – EIA

Zambia Environmental Management Agency
05.2016 - 09.2019

Principal Inspector – Livingstone Office

Zambia Environmental Management Agency
01.2014 - 04.2016

Senior Inspector Zone 8

Zambia Environmental Management Agency
08.2009 - 12.2013

Acting Senior Inspector EIA

Zambia Environmental Management Agency
01.2009 - 07.2009

Inspector EIA

Zambia Environmental Management Agency
04.2005 - 12.2008

Assistant Metallurgical Engineer

ZCMM Nkana Division
01.1994 - 01.1999

Bachelor of Science - Mineral Sciences - Metallurgy and Mine

The University of Zambia
MOSES MUTAMBALA