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Gemfields’ responsibly sourced gemstones   Gemfields Kagem highlights its’ endeavour for responsible sourcing. Kagem is committed to ensuring that the community continues to benefit positively from its operations through various sustainability programmes focused on alleviating poverty and aligned with government policies, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Vision 2030.   The mine has spent more than USD 2 million on community projects, including, 1: Rehabilitation of the 18.7km road connecting Chief Nkana and Chief Lumpuma’s chiefdoms from Kandole to Kafwaya village in Lufwanyama district, A: Construction of the Nkana Health Centre.   B: Construction and equipping of a new Chapula Secondary School, C: Construction of new buildings at Chapula Primary School, D: Building of teachers’ accommodation at Kapila Community School, E: Support for the ‘Blessings’ and ‘Green Farm’ projects & F: Improvements to Chief Nkana and Chief Lumpuma’s palaces. 2: Kagem’s USD 345,000 i

Invested US$11 million in new equipment To increase operational efficiencies Kagem Mining has invested US$11 million in new equipment to increase operational efficiencies at the world’s largest emerald mine, creating further skilled local jobs in the process. The equipment includes 13 Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs) with a rated capacity of 45 tonnes each; two 6-cubic-metre Hydraulic Excavators and service equipment such as Water Bowser with 36,000 Litres carrying capacity, Tyre Handler, Telescopic Handler and other supporting equipment. These machines feature state of art technology to facilitate smooth, safe and productive operations. Kagem General Manager Prahalad Kumar Singh said: “This additional capital infusion will improve the productivity with enhanced efficiency at reduced operational cost.   This is in line with our philosophy of continuous process improvement.” With the support of Gemfields’ management, the purchase of Kagem’s new machinery has res