Academic Qualifications:
- PhD, Engineering Sciences - Underground Mining of mineral deposits
- Mining Engineering -Underground mining of mineral deposits.
- Advanced levels, Donetsk State University, Ukraine.
- GCE Certificate, division one (Isoka Boys Secondary School)
Holds an MSc. in Mining Engineering (Metalliferous Mining - Underground Mining) and a PhD in Engineering Sciences in Mining Engineering (Metalliferous Underground Mining). He has over 20 years of teaching experience at the University of Zambia and 5 years of Industrial experience. Dr. Mutambo has also worked at the Universities of Zimbabwe, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mining Engineering (2005- 2008) and Namibia, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (2010- 2016) as invited Lecturer. In addition, Dr. Mutambo has previously served as an External Examiner for the University of Dar-es-salaam, Department of Chemical and Mining Engineering, Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe, and the University of South Africa. He has supervised and graduated more than 12 Masters students and one PhD candidate. Before joining the University of Zambia, he worked as a Mining Planning Engineer at Kirov mine and as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development from 2011 to 2014. Dr. Mutambo has published more than 25 papers in peer-reviewed journals, more than 19 papers in refereed conference proceedings, 2 Monographs/Books, and 1 Book chapter. Dr. Mutambo has also undertaken several local and international consultancies in the mining and related industries.
Member to professional bodies:
- EIZ - Engineering Institution of Zambia
- Mining International Quality
- Association of Industrial Hygienists of America, AIHA – International Affairs Subcommittee for Africa.
- E/merge - Blended Collaborative Learning in Southern Africa
- SAIMM (Southern Africa Institute of Mining and Metallurgy)
1. Victor Mutambo and Catherine Munchini (2023), Mineralogical Study of Respirable Dust in Artisanal Small-Scale Quarries of Misisi Compound, Lusaka, Zambia, Curr. World Environ., Vol. 18(1) 145-154 (2023)
2. Mutambo, V., Kangwa, S., Fisonga, M. and Duma, Z. (2022), “The effectiveness of policy environment, relevant instruments and factors in the promotion of local content linkages: A case study of the Zambian large-scale mining sector”, International Journal of Development and Sustainability, Vol. 11 No. 4, pp. 128-143.
3. Katongo Kangwa and Victor Mutambo (2022), Application of High Precision Mining for Optimising Load and haul operations at Kansanshi Mine, Zambia. Journal of Natural and applied Science Vol. 6, Issue 1, PP. 32-49. DOI:10.53974/unza.jonas.6.1.524
4. Marsheal Fisonga, Elvis Korir, Patrick Chipola, Victor Mutambo (2022) Geotechnical characterization of alisol soils in Eastern Province of Zambia. Journal of Natural and applied Science, Vol. 6, Issue 1, PP. 14-31. DOI:10.53974/unza.jonas.6.1.483
5. M. Fisonga1,, Y. Deng1, F. Wang1, E. K. Chikutwe Chanda, V. Mutambo, B. Bunda,
E. Korir, D. Bwalya, J. Liyungu, P. Chipola (2022). Automation of data acquisition from a one-way Triaxial Permeameter using Arduino sensors. Mining Informational and Analytical Bulletin. (10-2):5—23. DOI: 10.25018/0236_1493_2022_102_0_5
6. Víctor Mutambo, Samuel Kangwa & Marsheal Fisonga | (2022) Mining method selection for extracting moderately deep ore body using analytical hierarchy process at Mindola sub- vertical shaft, Zambia, Cogent Engineering, 9:1, 2062877, DOI: 10.1080/23311916.2022.2062877
7. Joseph Manyepa and Victor Mutambo (2021). Approaches for designing extraction methods for randomly occurring pocket formation of Gemstones: A case of Musakashi Emerald area, Solwezi, Zambia. Journal of Mining and Environment. Vol. 12, Issue 3. DOI:10.22044/jme.2021.10661.2024
8. D.R Mahmudov, Y.T Nurboboev, A.K Mahmadoliev, F. SH Pardaev, V.P. Mutambo (2021). Impact of ore dilution on the technical and economic performance of a mining enterprise. Technical Science and innovation Journal. Tashkent State Technical University. No.1/2021; Pp. - 150-155 UDC 622.013.364
9. Ngoma, K., and Mutambo, V. (2020). Factors Influencing Ore Recovery and Unplanned Dilution in Sublevel Open Stopes. Case study of Shaft No.4 at Konkola Mine, Zambia. World Current Journal, Special Issue on Mining. Pp 34-46 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CWE15
10. Marsheal Fisonga, Fei Wang and Victor Mutambo (2019) Sustainable Utilisation of Copper Tailings and Tyre- derived aggregates in high way concrete Traffic Barriers. ELSEVIER Journal of Construction and Building Materials. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.05.008
11. S. Kangwa, V. Mutambo (2019).Optimal Extraction Methods Selection for Kakosa South Copper Ore Deposit Applying Modified Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Idea Solution Model. International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT) ISSN: 2249 – 8958, Volume-9 Issue-1. DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.A1079.109119
12. Kudakwashe Dzwiti and Victor Mutambo, (2019) Optimization of the Ventilation System Using Ventsim Visual Considering the Full Mine Mechanization Drive at Konkola Copper Mine. Zambian Journal of Chemical Engineering (ZJChE), Special Issue, Vol 4, No.1. PP, 21-46. ISSN 2223 5019
13. G. Dembetembe and Victor Mutambo, (2019) Optimization of the Materials Handling fleet Performance at Nchanga Open Pit Mine. Zambian Journal of Chemical Engineering (ZJChE), Special Issue, Vol 4, No.1. PP. 95-103. ISSN 2223 5019
14. Mutambo. V and Chanda. G (2018) Effects of high moisture content on Upcast shaft resistance System: Case study of Mufulira Mine, Zambia. Zambian Journal of Chemical Engineering (ZJChE), Special Issue, Vol 4, No.1. PP, 64-72. ISSN 2223 5019
15. Marsheal Fisonga, Wang Fei & Victor Mutambo (2018): The estimation of sampling density in improving geostatistical prediction for geotechnical characterization, International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering. Taylor & Francis, ISSN: 1938-6362 DOI: 10.1080/19386362.2018.1526484
16. Marsheal Fisonga and Victor Mutambo (2017), “Optimization of the fleet per shovel productivity in surface mining: Case study of Chilanga Cement, Lusaka Zambia”, Cogent Engineering. pp 1-16; 4: 1386852
17. Mungalaba F., Mutambo V., (2017). Determination of air quantity requirements for Mindola Deep section. Imperial journal of interdisciplinary research Vol -3, Issue 1, Pp. 1909- 1915, ISSN 2454- 1362.
18. Ngambi I., Mutambo V., (2016) Optimisation of stope recovery and dilution at Mufulira Mine through application of appropriate design and practices. International journal of applied research, pp. 397- 402. ISSN 2394- 75500.
19. Jamba M., Mutambo V., (2016) Design an appropriate mining method for extraction of ore between 330 ml and 400 ml at Baluba East upper T- block. International journal of Mining Engineering and Mineral Processing. Pp. 16-23.
20. Mutambo V., 2010. “Analysis of modern mechanism of breaking rock and methods of blast control for effective rock fragmentation.” Journal of research in engineering, volume 7, pp 83-87. ISSB1597-8001
21. Mutambo V. P., 2008. “Status and investment potential in the mining industry in Zambia,” China Mining Journal, Volume 11, PP 15-17.
22. Mutambo V.P., 2007: Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Environmental Research, Technology and Policy, Accra, Ghana. “Challenges facing Zambia in managing environmental Degradation due to small scale mining activities”, PP 41- 48
23. Mutambo V.P, Phiri J., 2006. “Safety Management in the Mining Industry.” The Zambian Engineer, Volume 39, No.1, pp. 29- 35. ISSN 1608 -6678
24. Mutambo V.P., 1997. “Investigating nature and changes in stress state in the rock medium surrounding an excavation depending on its size and depth of mining.” Ukrainian scientific journal-Mining ore deposits. Volume 64, No.2 PP. 43 – 46.
25. Mutambo V.P., 1997. “Mining of ore deposit at Luanshya Mine in Zambia.” Ukrainian scientific journal-Mining ore deposits. Volume 61, No.2 PP. 154 – 159.
26. Mutambo V.P., 1997. “Determination of magnitude and character of static stresses formed in strata being broken.” Ukrainian scientific journal-Mining ore deposits. Volume 61, PP 46-50.
Referred Conference Proceedings
1. S Pysmennyi , S Chukharev , K Kyelgyenbai, V Mutambo and A Matsui (2022). Iron ore underground mining under the internal overburden dump at the PJSC “Northern GZK”"
IOP Conf. Ser: Earth and Environ. Sci. 1049 012008. doi:10.1088/1755-1315/1049/1/012008
2. Victor Mutambo, Chela Makumba, Tanda Banda. A synopsis view of the COVID-19 challenges on the Zambian large scale copper mining industry. Proceedings of the Engineering Institution of Zambia 2022 Conference. Engineering for a Changing World. ISBN: 978-9982-70-908-5. Pp: 232-240.
3. C. Kapela, V. Mutambo (2019). Determination of the Ventilation System Efficiency as tool for achieving good ventilation practices at Konkola Mine, Zambia. Proceedings of the Second Zambia National Conference on Geology, Mining, Metallurgy and Ground Water Resources held at Golden Court Hotel, Kitwe, Zambia on 21-23rd November, 2019. PP 209-225.
4. Duma, Z., and Mutambo, V. (2019). “The Importance of mining linkages development in promoting the growth of the Manufacturing sector in selected resource rich African countries: Study Review of Ghana, Botswana and Zambia”. Paper accepted at the 2019 Engineering Institute of Zambia Symposium, 26th – 27th April 2019, Avani Victoria Falls, and Livingstone, Zambia.
5. Duma, Z. (2019). “State of Local Content in Zambia: A case of mining linkages with manufacturing”. Paper accepted at the 2019 national conference on geology, mining, metallurgy and groundwater resources conference, 21st -23rd November 2019, Avami Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia.
6. Mutambo V and Kangwa S (2018) Electronic waste reprocessing or processing: An alternative practice for production and extraction of metals in Zambia. Proceedings of first Zambia National Conference on Geology, Mining, Metallurgy and Ground Water Resources held at Mulungushi International Conference, Lusaka on 22- 23rd November, 2018. Pp 283- 296
7. Mutambo. V and Chanda. G (2018) Effects of high moisture content on Upcast shaft resistance System: Case study of Mufulira Mine, Zambia. Proceedings of first Zambia National Conference on Geology, Mining, Metallurgy and Ground Water Resources held at Mulungushi International Conference, Lusaka on 22- 23rd November, 2018. Pp 297- 305
8. S. Kangwa and V. Mutambo, (2018) Analysis of Approaches for Selecting an Optimum Extraction Method for Underground Metallic Ore Deposits. Proceedings of first Zambia National Conference on Geology, Mining, Metallurgy and Ground Water Resources held at Mulungushi International Conference, Lusaka on 22- 23rd November, 2018. Pp 101 – 120
9. G. Dembetembe and V. Mutambo, (2018) Optimisation of Materials Handling Fleet Performance at Nchanga Open Pit Mine. Proceedings of first Zambia National Conference on Geology, Mining, Metallurgy and Ground Water Resources held at Mulungushi International Conference, Lusaka on 22- 23rd November, 2018. Pp 167 – 189
10. Kudakwashe Dzwiti and Victor Mutambo, (2018) Optimization of the Ventilation System Using Ventsim Visual Considering the Full Mine Mechanization Drive at Konkola Copper Mine. Proceedings of first Zambia National Conference on Geology, Mining, Metallurgy and Ground Water Resources held at Mulungushi International Conference, Lusaka on 22- 23rd November, 2018. Pp 190-200
11. Jason Reynolds Ngoma and Victor Mutambo (2018) Determination of the optimum position of the mining drive when exploiting ore in the deeper section at Mufulira mine, Zambia. Proceeding of the EIZ Symposium on Engineering for an Innovative and Competitive Zambia held at Avani Victoria Fall Resort, Livingstone Zambia on 13-14 April 2018. Pp 270 -278. ISBN 978-998241-013-7
12. Francis Chewe and Victor Mutambo (2018) Determination of total heat load and air quantity requirement for Deep Mining at Mufulira Copper Mine Plc, Zambia. Proceedings of the 62nd Engineering institution of Zambia, symposium on Engineering for an Innovative and Competitive Zambia held at Avani Victoria Fall Resort, Livingstone Zambia on 13-14 April 2018, Livingstone, Zambia Pp (186 -201) ISBN 978-998241-013-7
13. Sam Kangwa and Victor Mutambo (2018) Determination of Inter-Dependencies of Pestle Factors Affecting the Potential of Mining Zambia’s Low Grade Copper Ore Deposits. Proceedings of the 62nd Engineering institution of Zambia, symposium on Engineering for an Innovative and Competitive Zambia held at Avani Victoria Fall Resort, Livingstone, Zambia Pp 213- 225. ISBN 978-998241-013-7
14. G. Tembetembe and Mutambo V. (2018) Optimising the extractive capacity of mining loading and haulage fleet at Nchanga Open pit Zambia. Southern Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) Proceedings, Society of Mining Professors, 6th Regional Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa. Pp 315- 322. SNB 928410-03-4
15. S. Kangwa and V. Mutambo (2018) Pestle and SWOT analysis of the potential for mining Zambia’s low grade copper ore deposits: the case of Kakoso South Deposit. Southern Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) SAIMM Proceedings, Society of Mining Professors, 6th Regional Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa. Pp. 129-139.SNB 928410-03-4
16. Mungalaba F., Mutambo V., Bunda B., (2017) Determination of air quantity requirements in view of increased heat load for Mindola deep section, Mopani, Zambia. Proceedings of the 61 Engineering Institution of Zambia annual symposium on Industrialization, Sustainability and Efficiency held at Avani Victoria Fall Resort, Livingstone Zambia on 7 & 8 April 2017 pp 8 – 20; ISBN 978-9982-41-013-7 , Livingstone, Zambia.
17. Mutambo V.P., Phiri J., 2004. “Mining safety in underground and open pit mines.” Proceedings of the National safety conference for small scale miners. Mulungushi International conference centre, Lusaka.
18. Mutambo V.P., 2002. “Determinations of stress state of rocks around the extraction chamber in the process of mining vertical and horizontal slices”: Challenges facing the mineral industry in developing countries. Gaborone, Botswana. PP 22- 26
19. Sinkala T., Mutambo V.P., 2002. Difficulties in Managing Environmental impacts due to small scale mining. Zambia a case study. Seventh International Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral Production. Cagliari, Italy. PP 57 - 60
Book Chapters/Multi-authored Monographs
1. Victor Mutambo and Moses Mukuka (2023). Geomechanics influence on mining blocks in seismically active areas at Mufulira Mine deeps section. Key trends of integrated innovation- driven scientific and technological development of mining regions. Multi-authored monograph- Petrosani, Romania. UNIVERSITETAS publishing. 697 p. ISNB 978-973-741-886-9
2. Victor Mutambo and Njamba Mike Njamba (2022) .How to Select and Design an Appropriate Mining Method: A Case Example of Baluba East Upper T-Block, Zambia. Recent Trends in Chemical and Material Sciences Vol. 6. Chapter 6. Print ISBN: 978-93-5547-050-8, eBook ISBN: 978-93-5547-058-4
3. Victor Mutambo, Draida Mikoloni (2022). Investing the causes and effects of mining induced subsidence due to sinkholes on the south and eastern limb at Lubambe mine. Prospects for developing resource- saving technologies in mineral mining and technologies. Multi-authored monograph- Petrosani, Romania. UNIVERSITETAS publishing. 682 P. ISNB 978-973-741-820- 3
Abstracts
- Dzwiti, K and V. Mutambo (2017) Modeling of Konkola Copper mines Ventilation System Using Ventisim Visual. International Conference on Geology, Mining, Mineral and Groundwater resources of the Sub-Sahahara Africa: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead. 11th – 13th July, Livingstone, Zambia.
- Dembetembe, G and V. Mutambo (2017) Harmonisation of Mineral Processing plant improvements with the extraction capacity of the mining loading and Haulage fleet: A case study of Nchanga Open pit Mine. International Conference on Geology, Mining, Mineral and Groundwater resources of the Sub-Sahara Africa: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead. 11th – 13th July, Livingstone, Zambia.