Maamba Collieries

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Since privatisation in 2010, Maamba Collieries Ltd. has received many awards in different fields in recognition of its successful project financing; contribution to conservation of the environment; community development as well as CSR Initiatives.

Human Capital Management Award

“Sustainable Workforce Award – First Prize” awarded by Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ZACCI in November 2022 in recognition of the company’s sustained efforts in creating a work environment that is caring and supports employee wellbeing by ensuring that their talents, skills, and energies are optimally utilised, while creating room for them to flourish and ensuring compliance with all relevant HR laws and norms.

Business Continuity Award

“Resilient Industry Innovation Leader Award – Second Prize” awarded by Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ZACCI in November 2022 in recognition of the company’s ability to manage change as well as sudden disruptions through transforming the workplaces, work culture, and workforce by investing in new innovations and technology, while continuing CSR activities in the backdrop of the COVID 19 pandemic.

Project Finance Awards

  • “Power Deal of the Year” for Middle East and Africa awarded by Project Finance International of Thompson Reuters.
  • “Project Finance Deal of the Year 2016” awarded by World Finance.
  • “Deal of the Year” awarded by Global Trade Review.
  • “Middle East and North Africa – Deal of the Year” awarded by Trade Finance of Euromoney.
  • “Winner: Africa Power” awarded by IJ Global.
  • “Best Natural Resources Deal: Africa” awarded by EMEA Finance.

Environment Awards

  • “Environmental Award 2012” From Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA). This was awarded in recognition of positive improvements towards sound Environmental Management Practices adopted by MCL with modern, eco-friendly mining and processing facilities.
  • “Environmental Award for Overall Contribution to sound Management Practices in Industry 2016” From Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA). This was awarded for a history of sustained regulatory compliance over 2-3 years and demonstrated commitment of MCL to continuous environmental improvement.
  • “CSR Network Zambia Award 2020 – Environmental Stewardship” nominated by Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA). This was awarded for ensuring that mining and power plant operations are compliant with World Bank and ZEMA regulations and ensure sustainability in managing all Environmental and Social issues.

CSR Awards

  • “EIZ Excellence Award 2018” nominated by Engineering Institution of Zambia. This was awarded for Outstanding Contribution to Solving Problems of Society.
  • “CSRNZ Inaugural Zambia National Responsible Businesses and CSR Awards 2019” nominated by CSR Network Zambia. This was awarded for taking a lead in championing Corporate Social Responsibility in Zambia, through the company’s various CSR activities and projects.
  • “CSR Network Zambia Award 2020 – CSR Leadership” nominated by Ministry of Energy, Government of Republic of Zambia. This was awarded for spearheading social and economic development in Maamba, Sinazongwe district and in other areas where the MCL conducts business.