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President Hichilema Aims to Raise Local Mining Participation to 40% Through Local Content Reforms 23 Mining in Zambia Economy 

President Hichilema Aims to Raise Local Mining Participation to 40% Through Local Content Reforms

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Zambia Targets Increased Local Participation in Mining Sector as Government Pushes for Greater Economic Benefits President Hakainde Hichilema’s government is working to increase local participation in Zambia’s mining sector from 20% to 40% as part of efforts to ensure more benefits from mining reach Zambian businesses and communities. The government has introduced a local content policy requiring mining companies to source more goods and services from locally owned suppliers. The policy is expected to create new opportunities for Zambian contractors, suppliers and small businesses while supporting job creation. Speaking in… Read More Here
Zambia Begins K3.2 Billion Rehabilitation of Livingstone-Sesheke Road to Boost Trade and Tourism Connectivity 24 Mining in Zambia Economy Infrastructural Development 

Zambia Begins K3.2 Billion Rehabilitation of Livingstone-Sesheke Road to Boost Trade and Tourism Connectivity

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Livingstone-Sesheke Road Upgrade Begins as Zambia Awards K3.2 Billion Highway Rehabilitation Contracts The long-awaited rehabilitation of the Livingstone-Sesheke Road is set to commence after the Road Development Agency (RDA) awarded contracts worth more than K3.2 billion to upgrade the key transport corridor. The 212-kilometre M10 highway rehabilitation project is expected to significantly improve connectivity between Zambia’s tourism centres, border areas and commercial hubs while strengthening road infrastructure in Livingstone, Sesheke, Kazungula and Mwandi districts. The project has been awarded to Sino-Hydro Corporation Limited, in partnership with Nchifar Enterprises Limited, with… Read More Here
US$300 Million Kafue Multi-Facility Economic Zone Approaches Completion 48 Mining in Zambia Infrastructural Development 

US$300 Million Kafue Multi-Facility Economic Zone Approaches Completion

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Zambia’s US$300 Million Kafue Economic Zone Nears Operation, Set to Drive Manufacturing and Job Creation A US$300 million multi-facility economic zone in Kafue, Zambia, is nearing completion and is expected to begin operations soon, marking a major milestone in the country’s industrial development ambitions. The Golden Baobab Multi-Facility Economic Zone has already attracted a number of companies and investors, with some businesses beginning to install machinery and prepare for commercial operations. Once fully operational, the project is expected to become one of Zambia’s largest industrial investment hubs. Construction of the… Read More Here
China and Namibia Deepen Strategic Partnership in Energy, Minerals and Infrastructure 49 International Economy Energy Infrastructural Development 

China and Namibia Deepen Strategic Partnership in Energy, Minerals and Infrastructure

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China Expands Investment Cooperation with Namibia in Critical Minerals, Energy and Economic Development China and Namibia have agreed to strengthen cooperation across key economic sectors, including energy, agriculture, infrastructure and critical minerals, following talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Beijing. The discussions marked a significant step in Namibia’s efforts to attract foreign investment, create jobs and diversify its economy. President Nandi-Ndaitwah visited China for seven days as part of her government’s push to secure investment from one of the world’s largest economies and leading… Read More Here
DRC Chooses Mota-Engil for Lobito Corridor Railway Upgrade to Boost Copper and Cobalt Exports 50 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Transport and Logistics 

DRC Chooses Mota-Engil for Lobito Corridor Railway Upgrade to Boost Copper and Cobalt Exports

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DR Congo Approves Mota-Engil Partnership to Revamp Lobito Corridor Railway Linking Copper and Cobalt Mines to Global Markets The Democratic Republic of Congo has approved a partnership with Portuguese construction and engineering company Mota-Engil SGPS SA to rehabilitate a critical railway network that will strengthen the country’s access to global markets for copper and cobalt. The project forms part of the Congolese section of the Lobito Corridor, a strategic infrastructure route designed to connect mineral-rich regions of Central Africa with Angola’s Atlantic port of Lobito. The rehabilitation will be carried… Read More Here
Tshisekedi Orders Softer Approach to Mining Companies as DRC Seeks to Protect Investor Confidence 51 Mining in DRC Economy Investment News 

Tshisekedi Orders Softer Approach to Mining Companies as DRC Seeks to Protect Investor Confidence

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DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi Warns Against Aggressive Mining Enforcement Amid Push for More Revenue Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has directed government revenue agencies to avoid aggressive enforcement actions against mining companies, warning that excessive measures could undermine investor confidence in the country’s critical mining sector. The directive comes as Congo seeks to increase state revenues from its vast mineral resources while maintaining a stable investment environment for companies operating in the copper and cobalt industries, which remain central pillars of the country’s economy. Congo is the… Read More Here
Sino Great Chemicals’ MAP Fertiliser Plant in Chilanga Reaches 30% Completion as ZCCM-IH Reviews Progress 52 Mining in Zambia Investment News 

Sino Great Chemicals’ MAP Fertiliser Plant in Chilanga Reaches 30% Completion as ZCCM-IH Reviews Progress

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Sino Great Chemicals’ $361 Million MAP Fertiliser Plant Reaches 30% Construction Milestone, Trial Production Set for August 2027 Construction of Sino Great Chemical Company Limited’s integrated Mono Ammonium Phosphate (MAP) fertiliser plant in Chilanga, Lusaka West, has reached approximately 30% completion, with trial production expected to commence in August 2027. The progress was confirmed during a site visit by ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) Board Chairperson Mr Phesto Musonda and Chief Executive Officer Mr Kakenenwa Muyangwa, who toured the project site to assess the development of the multi-million-dollar fertiliser manufacturing… Read More Here
Africa’s Mineral Giants Hold Strategic Resources for the Global Economy 53 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt Copper 

Africa’s Mineral Giants Hold Strategic Resources for the Global Economy

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Africa’s Mineral Wealth Gains Global Attention as Guinea, DRC, Morocco and South Africa Lead Key Reserves Africa is home to some of the world’s largest mineral reserves, with countries such as Guinea, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Morocco and South Africa playing a major role in supplying resources essential to industry, technology and the global energy transition. The continent’s mineral wealth includes major deposits of bauxite, cobalt, copper, phosphate, platinum-group metals and other strategic resources.  As demand increases for electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, batteries and advanced technologies, Africa’s… Read More Here
Africa’s Critical Minerals Draw Global Attention as Demand for AI and Clean Energy Materials Surges 54 Battery Metals Cobalt Copper Lithium Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia 

Africa’s Critical Minerals Draw Global Attention as Demand for AI and Clean Energy Materials Surges

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Africa’s Critical Minerals Draw Global Attention as Demand for AI and Clean Energy Materials Surges Africa is emerging as a key player in the global race for critical minerals, with the continent holding significant deposits of resources essential for artificial intelligence, renewable energy technologies and advanced industries. The continent is estimated to hold a substantial share of the world’s critical mineral reserves, including cobalt, copper, lithium, graphite, manganese and rare earth elements. These minerals are increasingly important for manufacturing electric vehicles, batteries, renewable energy systems, data centres and other technologies… Read More Here

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