The first Skills Competition for Local Employees of China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group) Co., Ltd.'s Enterprises in Zambia was kicked off at Sino-Zam Vocational College of Science and Technology in Luanshya, Zambia, on Sept. 10 local time.
The event was hosted by China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group) Co., Ltd. (CNMC), with the support of China Nonferrous Metals Industry Talent Center, and undertaken by CNMC Luanshya Copper Mines Plc. (CLM).
The competition, themed "Skillful Hands, Global Hearts," is an important initiative serving CNMC's strategy to deepen the localization of its overseas employees and drive the high-quality development of its international operations.
During the two-day competition, nearly 100 local employees from five CNMC subsidiaries operating in Zambia will compete across five categories: electricians, welders, fitters, laboratory technicians, and team leaders.
The opening ceremony of the event was attended by executives and contestants from CNMC's subsidiaries operating in Zambia — including CLM, NFC Africa Mining Plc. (NFCA), Sino-Metals Leach Zambia Ltd., Chambishi Copper Smelter Ltd. (CCS), Zambia-China Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone (ZCCZ), and China 15th Metallurgical Construction Group Co., Ltd. (15MCC) — as well as representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises operating in Zambia, officials from the local government, people from all works of life, and media representatives.
Photo shows the opening ceremony of the first Skills Competition for Local Employees of China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group) Co., Ltd.'s Enterprises in Zambia, held at Sino-Zam Vocational College of Science and Technology in Luanshya, Zambia, Sept. 10, 2025 local time.
The mayor of Luanshya, Zambia, delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the first Skills Competition for Local Employees of China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group) Co., Ltd.'s Enterprises in Zambia, held at Sino-Zam Vocational College of Science and Technology in Luanshya, Zambia, Sept. 10, 2025 local time.
The chairman of the board of directors of ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc. (ZCCM-IH) addresses the opening ceremony of the first Skills Competition for Local Employees of China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group) Co., Ltd.'s Enterprises in Zambia, held at Sino-Zam Vocational College of Science and Technology in Luanshya, Zambia, Sept. 10, 2025 local time.
The deputy general manager in charge of local employees of CNMC Luanshya Copper Mines Plc. (CLM) makes a speech at the opening ceremony of the first Skills Competition for Local Employees of China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group) Co., Ltd.'s Enterprises in Zambia, held at Sino-Zam Vocational College of Science and Technology in Luanshya, Zambia, Sept. 10, 2025 local time.
The mayor of Luanshya, the chairman of the board of directors of ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc. (ZCCM-IH), as well as the deputy general manager in charge of local employees of CLM delivered remarks at the opening ceremony.
They commended and thanked CNMC's subsidiaries operating in Zambia for their long-standing commitment to the talent localization strategy and their dedication to systematic training and practical skills development tailored to employees' needs.
In line with the theme of the competition, CLM launched the "Initiative on Empowering Mining Development through Vocational Education" at the opening ceremony, encouraging Chinese enterprises operating in Zambia to enhance vocational education and technological innovation, so as to promote the sustainable prosperity of Zambia's mining sector and deepen and broaden China-Zambia cooperation.
Representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises attending the event responded actively to the initiative and signed it on site.
Participants in the opening ceremony of the first Skills Competition for Local Employees of China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group) Co., Ltd.'s Enterprises in Zambia pose for a group photo at Sino-Zam Vocational College of Science and Technology in Luanshya, Zambia, Sept. 10, 2025 local time.
