Minister Kabuswe Commends Progress on FQM’s Kansanshi S3 Expansion
Minister of Mines and Mineral Development, Hon. Paul Kabuswe, recently conducted a site inspection at First Quantum Minerals’ (FQM) Kansanshi Mining PLC to review progress on the company’s flagship S3 Expansion Project.
He was received by FQM Country Manager Dr. Godwin Beene, Kansanshi Mining PLC Assistant General Manager Axel Kottgen, and FQM Corporate Affairs Manager Kyansenga Chitoshi.
During the visit, the Minister was briefed on the project’s key milestones and current status. He commended the Kansanshi team for staying on schedule and noted that the visible progress was a clear sign that the project remains on track. Hon. Kabuswe emphasized the strategic importance of the S3 Expansion in contributing to the Zambian government’s ambitious goal of reaching three million tonnes of annual copper production by 2031.
Speaking during the same engagement, Assistant General Manager Axel Kottgen reiterated the company’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable growth. He highlighted FQM’s continued efforts to boost local employment, strengthen the participation of Zambian businesses in the supply chain, and uphold responsible mining practices that benefit both the national economy and surrounding communities.
The S3 Expansion is expected to significantly increase copper output, drive economic growth, generate employment, and support Zambia’s long-term development agenda.
