Mopani suspends Reliant Mining operations after fatal accidents

2026-02-04 - 07:39

Mopani Copper Mines has with immediate effect suspended all underground mining operations being carried out by Reliant Mining in Kitwe and Mufulira following two fatal underground mining accidents recorded within a period of less than three weeks. The latest accident occurred on January 31, 2026. In a statement, Mopani Public Relations Manager Dr Nebert Mulenga