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In addition, the Lab will also house staff offices that will be key in conducting and supervising the research activities.

This adds to the many milestones achived by the CBU-ACESM in it's noble endeavor to excel

During the event, Mopani Copper Mines announced a Supplier Development Programme to empower local suppliers, including women-owned businesses, and the Copperbelt University Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Mining pledged to work closely with Mopani Copper Mines to develop and implement this initiative. The program seeks to create opportunities for local suppliers to access markets and contribute to the value chain of the mining industry, with a focus on increasing the participation of women-owned businesses in the mining industry.

"We are excited to work closely with Mopani Copper Mines to develop a Supplier Development Programme to empower local suppliers, including women-owned businesses," said Professor Chisale. "This initiative aligns with our mission of promoting sustainable mining practices that contribute to the economic development of local communities. We are confident that this program will allow women to participate in the mining sector and contribute to the country's economic development."

The Supplier Development Programme will provide technical support, training, and access to Mopani supply requirements for local suppliers, with a goal of creating an enabling environment for the growth and development of local suppliers. This program will positively impact the lives of many people in the local communities and contribute to the development of the mining industry. The Copperbelt University is proud to be part of this initiative and looks forward to working with its partners to empower women in mining and promote sustainable development.

The first CBUACESM Research Day, held on the 8th of December 2022 at the Garden Court Hotel created opportunity for researchers and students to highlight their innovative solutions of various kind torwards mining.

Ms Leah Mate

The training was held from 24th October to 7th November 2021 at the Copperbelt University School of Graduate Studies located along Egupto clause in Parklands, Kitwe with a total number 24 participants. The purpose of this training was to impart the participants with basic scientific knowledge on the techniques and application of tree-ring science in order to understand various environmental problems affecting the forests across the region. The saw participants imparted with skill that would enable then to apply tree-ring science to re-construct climate trends, estimate forest productivity, and determine pollution patterns associated with mining activities.