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Sunion Investments Sets Benchmark in Copper Processing Compliance in Zambia 1

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

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Kansanshi Mine to Double Processing Capacity with New S3 Plant Expansion

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 Constance

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

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

August 21, 2025August 22, 2025 Constance

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

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

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 Constance

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

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

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 Constance

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

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

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 Constance

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

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

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 Constance

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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FQM Kansanshi Develops New Grievance Management Procedure to Boost Transparency and Community Trust

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 Constance

First Quantum’s Kansanshi Mine Launches Public Process to Create Inclusive Grievance Mechanism in Zambia First Quantum Minerals’ (FQM) Kansanshi Mining PLC has launched a public consultative process to develop a new Grievance Management Procedure, aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and community engagement. The initiative seeks to establish a comprehensive framework for receiving, assessing, and resolving concerns from both internal and external stakeholders in a transparent, fair, and timely manner, with active community participation. North-Western Province Deputy Permanent Secretary, Luckson Mulumbi, praised Kansanshi Mining PLC for taking a proactive step toward… Read More Here

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KCM Applauds Presidential Support for KDMP, Targets 300,000 Tonnes of Copper by 2031

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 Constance

Konkola Copper Mines Sets Sights on 300,000-Tonne Annual Output by 2031 with KDMP Boost Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has welcomed the directive from His Excellency, Republican President Hakainde Hichilema, to maintain and accelerate progress on the Konkola Deep Mining Project (KDMP), with the ambitious goal of achieving an annual copper production capacity of 300,000 tonnes by 2031. President Hichilema made these remarks during his visit to the KCM exhibition stand at the 2025 Agricultural and Commercial Show in Lusaka, held from July 30 to August 4, 2025. He commended KCM’s… Read More Here

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Zambia Rejects US Concerns Over Copper Mine Acid Spill

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 Constance

Zambia Says Copper Mine Acid Spill No Longer a Health Risk Amid US Travel Warning Zambia’s government on Thursday rejected claims that a February acid spill in its copper-mining region continues to pose a serious health threat, countering a US embassy travel advisory that warned of widespread contamination. The incident occurred when a tailings dam failed at a Chinese-operated copper processing plant in Chambishi, releasing 50,000 cubic metres of acidic slurry into nearby rivers. According to government spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa, clean-up operations—primarily using lime to neutralise acidity—have restored pH levels… Read More Here