UPDATE ON MOPANI JOB CREATION UNDER IRH

UPDATE ON MOPANI JOB CREATION UNDER IRH

Following the strategic investment by International Resources Holding (IRH) in Mopani Copper Mines PLC, we are pleased to share a major milestone that underscores our renewed focus on sustainable growth and operational excellence – the creation of 1,402 jobs across our operations over the past one year.

This landmark achievement comprises 1,354 general payroll and senior staff positions and 48 management-level roles, all established between January 2024 and May 2025. These positions span the Mining, Engineering, and Information Technology departments, and they represent IRH’s strongest commitment to building a robust, future-ready workforce.

We are confident that the new employees will play a vital role in stabilising our operations and driving Mopani toward its vision of becoming a world champion mine – anchored in our TukaChimfya Pamo values: Businesswise thinking, Enablement and Empowerment, a strong commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment, and a spirit of Togetherness through Teamwork.

The job creation drive was initiated with a clear set of objectives:

  • To facilitate the transition from 8-hour to 12-hour mining shifts, a key operational improvement, which demanded additional manpower for efficiency and safety.
  • To replace critical vacancies that had remained unfilled prior to IRH’s arrival, ensuring stability and continuity in essential operations.
  • To convert contractor employees to full time Mopani employees, reinforcing our long-term commitment to job security and employee welfare.

This transformation in our workforce structure is not only enhancing productivity but also contributing to the long-term sustainability of the mine and the local economy.

On behalf of the Mopani Copper Mines PLC Board, Management and Staff and our committed strategic equity partners (IRH), I would like to extend our gratitude to all employees for your dedication and resilience during this transitional period.

Together, we are laying a solid foundation for Mopani’s next phase of growth and development.

Let us remain focused, united, and proud of the progress we are making as we focus on turning Mopani into a world champion mine.

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CHARLES P. SAKANYA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER