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Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM) is a leading integrated copper producer in Zambia. KCM is primarily engaged in the exploration for, mining, production and sale of copper and copper by-products. KCM is a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc (Vedanta), a London-listed diversified FTSE 100 metals and resources group with operations in India, Australia, South Africa, Namibia, Zambia & Ireland.  KCM aims to be an over 400,000t pa finished copper producer (FY2012: 200,000 tons) in the next few years. Its mining operations are located on the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. KCM's fully integrated copper operations include some open pit mines, a large underground mine, leaching plant, a state of the art flash smelter, a modernized refinery and a sulphuric acid plant. Being one of the largest players situated on one of the highest-grade copper seams of the world is one of its most significant competitive advantages. The mines on the Copperbelt were initially owned by Anglo American Corporation and Roan Selection Trust. However, in the early 1970s the mines were nationalised. During the subsequent 20 year period, the government's ownership of the mines was restructured several times. In 1991, Zambia became a multi-party state and the government embarked on an exercise to privatize parastatal companies, including the mining industry. By March 2000, the privatization programme of the largest mining assets was completed. Anglo American reacquired a 51 percent stake in Konkola Copper Mines, which comprised mining operations in Chingola and Konkola, and smelting/refining operations at Nkana. However, in September, 2002 Anglo American withdrew as shareholders of KCM, leaving a restructured company whose main shareholders were again government entities, the ZCCM-IH and ZCI. In November 2004, Vedanta Resources took a 51 percent stake to become the majority shareholder in the company. In 2008, Vedanta Resources increased its holding in the company to 79.4 per cent. Since, its original acquisition, Vedanta has invested over $2.5 billion to upgrade equipment, build new facilities and expand capacity. The investments have increased reserves and resources and increased the life of the mines by over 30 years.  Mining KCM has two operational open pit mines (COP F&D, and Cut II) and two underground mines (Nchanga and Konkola). The largest of the mine assets, Konkola, is the most northerly of the Copperbelt mines and is 26 kilometres from Chingola. The mine has two operating shafts with a third being implemented as the Konkola Deep Mining Project (KDMP). Sinking of the No. 4 Shaft at KDMP reached its desired depth of 1,500 metres in 2012, while the KDMP mid-shaft loading was completed in April 2010. The Nchanga underground mine is comprised of the Lower Ore Body (LOB) and Upper Ore Body (UOB). Work has started to extract copper from the more complex UOB. The two open pit mine operations exploit near surface ore bodies. The mining operations are heavily mechanized using surface drilling techniques, electric shovel loading and dump trucks. Processing The company has three operational concentrators, two at Nchanga and one at Konkola. The two Nchanga concentrators (East mill and West mill) were recently modernised. At Konkola a new concentrator was commissioned in 2008. A new state-of-the-art flash smelter was commissioned in 2008 incorporating technology from Outotec, Finland. The smelter processes ore from Konkola, Nchanga and other third party concentrate and has a capacity of 311,000t pa. The smelter has benchmark environmental performance as it captures 99.6% of sulphur emissions. The main refinery at Nkana uses electrolysis to process copper anodes to LME A grade copper cathodes. It has been expanded to accommodate the increased anode production from the Nchanga smelter. The Nchanga Tailings Leach Plant (TLP), one of the largest of its kind in the world, processes tailings from the Nchanga concentrators and stockpiled tailings to produce copper. The TLP extracts copper directly to cathodes from concentrate solution using electrolysis. Since inception of the mine, refractory ore from the copper production process was surface stockpiled. KCM has now developed a process to extract copper from this refractory ore stockpile. The company also produces several by-products. Sulphuric acid is produced from the smelting process, which is largely consumed in the electro-refining process with the balance sold to third parties. The new Nchanga smelter also has the capability to recover cobalt from copper concentrates. The company believes this is the only smelter in the world with this capability. The cobalt which comes in the form of a copper-cobalt alloy is sold to markets mainly in Asia. A final by-product of the refinery process is slime, which is also exported. Corporate Information KCM is an important stakeholder in the Zambian economy. It directly employs 8,671 employees and indirectly contracts some 13,087 other employees. The state controlled mining company ZCCM-IH is the second largest shareholder, controlling a 20.6 percent stake in the company. Being the largest private employer in the country the company enjoys a strong relationship with the Zambian government and is a committed partner in improving the economic prospects of the country through the various programmes. The company operates two hospitals and eight satellite clinics. KCM also runs two schools with over 1,900 pupils. It has one of the largest malaria roll-back programmes in Zambia. The company has rolled-out several community health initiatives that include the distribution of 23,000 free eye glasses, the fitting of artificial limbs and undertaking eye cataract operations. KCM is also involved in the sponsorship of four football teams in the top Zambian soccer league. KCM is committed to development of the local communities through various income generating projects. The company has also contributed to various infrastructure development initiatives including the development of road infrastructure and construction of boreholes for local communities.

Geerlofs Refrigeration supplies turnkey cold stores and freezer stores for fresh produce world wide. We work in market segments like horticulture (flower and flower bulbs) agriculture (vegetables, fruits and potatoes) and food processing (meat, fish, vegetables and fruits). We build cold stores at farms, processing areas for the food industry and perishable centres at airports and for road transport companies. We design and build tissue culture laboratories and growth rooms. We have done so over the past 80 years and with an enthusiastic team of 150 people based all over the world. Geerlofs Refrigeration has vast experience in all kinds of refrigerant systems: central or decentral; direct cooling or indirect; working with natural refrigerants like ammonia, propane and/or CO2 as well as environmentally friendly HFC refrigerants. Having knowledge about fresh produce and working with our own software engineers helps us to supply you a system which is best for your business, is user friendly and sustainable. Partner with experience As a national and international organization with locations in The Netherlands, Kenya, Ethiopia, China, Russia and Singapore and with agents and customers in many other countries Geerlofs engineers and supervisors work together with you to build a turnkey solution. Competitive initial costs and more importantly low operational cost are part of our goals. With high up time, low energy usage and predictable service & maintenance cost you are well looked after at Geerlofs Refrigeration.

Gellan Tannery was established in January 2006. Its Sole proprietor and owner is Ato Nuru Husein, was once a big merchant of raw skins. Gellan Tannery is located in Easternshowa zone, Lome woreda. It got this name from Burth placesomewhat how 75kms from Addis Ababa. The company's Head office is in Addis Ababa, Arada Sub city Kebele 01/02 House No. 603 & 606 traditionally called Atekelte Tera, KelifaBuilding. Gellan is organized as follows at the top there is the General Manager, the son of the owner and below him there are four major departments.  • Production and Technique Department  • Commercial Department  • Finance Department  • Administration & General Service Department. The staff members of these departments are to some extent experienced and highly qualified ones. There are 22 tanneries in Ethiopia and Gellan Tannery is the Youngest Tannery of all. In the previous time among the exporters of semi processed hides and skins.Gellan Tannery stood 7th on the exporter's day of 2009/2010. The major markets are the European, Indian and Far East Leather Company's. These potential buyers are the companies in Netherlands, Italy, India, China and Pakistan. There is a great work with these Chinese and Indian Companies.

Ireland Blyth Limited (IBL) is one of the largest business groups in Mauritius. It was incorporated in 1972 after the merger of two leading companies, Blyth Brothers and Ireland Fraser which had been trading in Mauritius since the early 19th Century. In 1994, IBL became a public company and was admitted to the Official List of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius. The Group is a 100% Mauritian entity, with a turnover in excess of Rs 17,5 Billions (2011-2012 financial year). It employs more than 7000 people.     The IBL Group operates in six main sectors of the economy: Commerce, Engineering, Financial Services, Logistics, Aviation & Shipping, Retail, Seafood & Marine. This diverse portfolio, coupled with strong partnerships with a number of large international companies, sound strategic choices and competent management, has ensured the growth and development of IBL into one of the largest groups in the business private sector.

World Water Treatment is specialized in manufacturing pumping and purification systems of sea water, brackish water and sweet water. Due to the experience accumulated and in view of an over increasing demand, WWT has elaborated autonomous mobile units for pumping, filtering and purifying waters. Theses units offer a solution to the problems encountered by populations living in isolated rural areas, where water and and sanitary are lacking. These units have the capacity to perform the following functions : pumping, purification, stocking, supplying. The conception of all units produced by WWT is based on reliability, easy handling. WWT ensures training of local staff) and low costs. Its approved representatives are presents on all continents.