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FQM Shelves Plan to Sell Zambian Copper Stakes After $1B Gold-Streaming Deal 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

FQM Shelves Plan to Sell Zambian Copper Stakes After $1B Gold-Streaming Deal

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First Quantum Minerals Retains Zambian Copper Assets Following $1 Billion Gold-Streaming Transaction First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has abandoned plans to sell minority stakes in its Zambian copper mines after a $1 billion gold-streaming deal alleviated balance sheet pressures. Earlier this year, the company had considered divesting minority interests in its Kansanshi and Sentinel operations in Zambia, following the forced closure of its flagship Cobre Panama mine in late 2023. Chief Executive Officer Tristan Pascall said the recent agreement to sell part of Kansanshi’s gold output to Royal Gold Inc. has… Read More Here
KCM Launches $8.1 Million Road Rehabilitation Project 2 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate social responsibility 

KCM Launches $8.1 Million Road Rehabilitation Project

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Konkola Copper Mines Invests $8.1M in Township Road Upgrades to Boost Community Development in Zambia Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has launched a 15.1-kilometre township road rehabilitation project across Chililabombwe, Chingola, and Shibuyunji districts, valued at US$8.1 million. The initiative, part of KCM’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, aims to improve local infrastructure and stimulate economic growth. Of the 15.1 km to be rehabilitated, 3.9 km will be in Chililabombwe, 4.4 km in Chingola, and 7.1 km in Shibuyunji. Key roads include Chililabombwe’s Kamenza Way and Konkola Road, Chingola’s 3rd, 4th,… Read More Here
Mopani Copper Mines Introduces Advanced Water Purification System for Miners 3 Mining in Zambia Copper Mine Safety 

Mopani Copper Mines Introduces Advanced Water Purification System for Miners

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Mopani Copper Mines Launches Water Purification System to Provide Safe Drinking Water Underground Mopani Copper Mines Plc has launched the first phase of its Water Purification System, ensuring miners have reliable access to clean, safe drinking water underground. The system features PXD glass medium filters, water tanks, and automated chlorinators for effective purification. Water flows through a 1,000-litre tank, passes through the filters, and is stored in a 10,000-litre tank for optimal treatment and storage. “This water is treated first at our main treatment plant and then further purified through… Read More Here
Sunion Investments Sets Benchmark in Copper Processing Compliance in Zambia 4 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Sunion Investments Sets Benchmark in Copper Processing Compliance in Zambia

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Zambia’s Sunion Investments Sets Industry Benchmark with High Compliance in Copper Processing The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has commended Sunion Investments Limited for upholding exceptional standards of compliance at its copper processing plant in Kasempa, North-Western Province. Permanent Secretary Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, leading a delegation of officials from the Cabinet Office and Provincial Administration, conducted a thorough inspection of the facility to evaluate adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations. The plant was found to consistently meet industry standards. Inspectors highlighted proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)… Read More Here
Kansanshi Mine to Double Processing Capacity with New S3 Plant Expansion 5 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Kansanshi Mine to Double Processing Capacity with New S3 Plant Expansion

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Zambia’s Kansanshi Mine to Boost Ore Processing to 53 Million Tons Annually with S3 Plant KANSANSHI Mine Plc is set to double its ore processing capacity from the current 27–28 million tons to approximately 53 million tons annually, following the completion of its S3 plant expansion. Operations Superintendent Patricia Mankubwa said the upgrade will enable the facility to process an additional 25 million tons of ore per year, describing the development as a milestone for the future of mining and Kansanshi’s long-term operations. The project includes four major expansions, notably… Read More Here
President Hichilema Inaugurates $1.25 Billion Kansanshi Mine Expansion, Securing Zambia’s Copper Growth 6 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Economy New Mining Projects 

President Hichilema Inaugurates $1.25 Billion Kansanshi Mine Expansion, Securing Zambia’s Copper Growth

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Zambia Secures $1.25 Billion Mining Boost as President Hichilema Commissions Kansanshi S3 Expansion President Hakainde Hichilema officially commissioned the $1.25 billion Kansanshi S3 Expansion by First Quantum Minerals (FQM), a landmark investment set to transform Zambia’s mining sector, extend the life of Africa’s largest copper mine, and power economic growth for decades to come this week. The S3 Expansion will prolong the operation of Kansanshi Mine into the 2040s while significantly boosting copper output. The project features the opening of a new mining pit known as the South East Dome,… Read More Here
Glencore Seeks $13.5B Investment Boost for Argentine Copper Projects Under New Incentive Regime 7 Corporate News Copper International 

Glencore Seeks $13.5B Investment Boost for Argentine Copper Projects Under New Incentive Regime

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Glencore Applies for Argentina’s RIGI Program to Advance $13.5 Billion El Pachón and Agua Rica Copper Projects Commodities giant Glencore has submitted applications to include two of its flagship copper projects in Argentina—El Pachón and Agua Rica—under President Javier Milei’s new Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI). If approved, the projects could unlock $13.5 billion in development spending over the next decade. The Switzerland-based miner confirmed Monday that it has applied for both projects, which it owns outright. Planned capital investment includes $9.5 billion for El Pachón (Phase 1) and… Read More Here
Zambia’s Copper Output Slips in Q2 on Operational Challenges at Key Mines 8 Copper Mining in Zambia 

Zambia’s Copper Output Slips in Q2 on Operational Challenges at Key Mines

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Zambia Copper Production Declines in Q2 Amid Mine Closures and Lower Ore Grades Zambia’s copper production dipped slightly in the second quarter of the year as operational issues at four major mines weighed on output, Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe announced on Thursday last week. Kabuswe pointed to the closure of Sino Metals following an acid spill and reduced ore grades at First Quantum Minerals’ Trident mine as key factors behind the decline. According to the minister, first-half production totaled about 439,644 metric tons. With first-quarter output reported at roughly 224,000… Read More Here
Zambia Copper Mine Disaster Far Worse Than Reported, Independent Audit Finds 9 Copper Mining in Zambia Safety & Health 

Zambia Copper Mine Disaster Far Worse Than Reported, Independent Audit Finds

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Zambia Copper Mine Spill Released 30x More Toxic Waste Than Official Estimate, Audit Reveals The partial collapse of a waste dam at a Chinese state-owned copper mine in Zambia may have released 30 times more toxic sludge into the environment than previously reported, according to an independent evaluation of the disaster. An assessment by Drizit Zambia Ltd., hired to investigate the February 18 accident at Sino-Metals Leach Zambia Ltd. near Kitwe, found that at least 1.5 million tons of sulphuric acid-bearing tailings escaped—enough to fill more than 400 Olympic-sized swimming… Read More Here
KCC Denies Reports of Selling Three Artisanal Mining Sites in Lualaba Province 10 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

KCC Denies Reports of Selling Three Artisanal Mining Sites in Lualaba Province

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Kamoto Copper Company Refutes Claims of Selling Lualaba Artisanal Mining Sites In a press release issued on Thursday, August 7, 2025, Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) firmly denied allegations that it intends to sell its three artisanal mining sites in Lualaba Province. “KCC has made no such commitment,” the company stated, underscoring its importance as an employer, community partner, and taxpayer in the province. “We intend to continue playing our role to the fullest by operating all of our mining permits,” the statement added. KCC clarified that during the renewal of… Read More Here

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