Kansanshi Awards US$35.25 Million Transport Contracts to Zambian Firms, Boosting Local Content and Jobs
Kansanshi Mining PLC has awarded employee transportation service contracts worth a combined US$35.25 million to four Zambian-owned companies, Quattro, Inzu, Temas, and Intertrek, in a move that underlines the mine’s commitment to strengthening local participation in Zambia’s mining value chain and creating sustainable economic opportunities in North-Western Province.
The contracts, which will run for three years from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029, replace the previous one-year arrangements and provide contractors with greater operational certainty, long-term planning confidence, and improved access to investment opportunities.
According to Kansanshi Mining PLC, the extended contract tenure is intended to enable local suppliers to invest in fleet expansion and upgrades, enhance safety and compliance systems, build managerial capacity, and create more jobs for Zambians.
Over time, the stability is expected to support skills transfer, operational maturity, and the long-term competitiveness of local transport firms.
In line with its local supplier development strategy, Kansanshi deliberately adopted a multi-supplier model, splitting the contract among four companies rather than awarding it to a single operator.
The approach is designed to broaden participation, reduce operational risk, and ensure that growth opportunities are shared among local businesses.
“Previously, a contract of this scale would have been considered too large for local firms to handle,” said Haggai Simbaya, Local Content Lead at Kansanshi Mine. “By splitting the contract, we are ensuring that opportunity is shared, capacity is built, and Zambian companies are supported to grow sustainably.”
The contract awards align with Local Content Statutory Instrument No. 68 of 2025, which mandates that non-core mining services, including employee transportation, be fully sourced from local companies effective 1 January 2026.
Kansanshi Mining PLC noted that the awarded contracts go beyond the statutory minimum requirement of 25 percent local ownership, with three contractors being 100 percent Zambian-owned and one 75 percent Zambian-owned.
Speaking at the contract signing ceremony, Axel Kottgen, Assistant General Manager at Kansanshi Mining PLC, said the initiative reflects the mine’s broader commitment to inclusive economic growth and local empowerment.
“This initiative is about strengthening local content and empowering local contractors,” Kottgen said. “The fact that we are here today shows that, together, we can do more to advance economic development and job creation.”
He added that the contracts would have a direct positive impact on the Solwezi community.
“We believe this is a positive development for Solwezi. These contracts directly contribute to job creation and business growth, and they demonstrate that through collaboration, local companies can successfully deliver critical services to large-scale mining operations,” he said.
Under the agreements, the four contractors will provide daily, safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services for Kansanshi Mining’s Day and continuous-shift operations.
The services include transporting employees from designated pick-up points within Solwezi to and from the mine’s main gate and approved drop-off points, in full compliance with Kansanshi Mining’s transport policies, operational requirements, and strict safety standards.
About Kansanshi Mining PLC
Kansanshi Mining PLC, a subsidiary of First Quantum Minerals, operates one of Africa’s largest copper mines in Solwezi, North-Western Province.
The mine is a major contributor to Zambia’s socio-economic development through employment creation, local procurement, and community investment, and remains committed to responsible mining practices and shared value creation.
