Category: Critical Minerals

Zambia Opposes U.S. Plan to Tie $2 Billion Health Funding to Critical Minerals Access Over Privacy and Sovereignty Concerns Zambia has rejected a U.S. proposal that sought to link health-sector funding with access to the country’s critical minerals, exposing key points of disagreement that have stalled negotiations between the two governments. Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe said the United States had proposed providing up to $2 billion in health funding over five years under a draft bilateral agreement. However, he noted that several provisions particularly those related… Read More Here

Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has outlined the vast critical mineral opportunities available across the country in a report released in collaboration with the British Geological Survey. Covering strategic minerals such as copper, cobalt, manganese and more, the report underscores the instrumental role the country already plays in global supply chains. The report comes ahead of African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders. Taking place October 1-3 in Cape Town, the event will feature a dedicated panel on Zambia, titled Zambia: Accelerating Exploration and Development Through License Allocation. The… Read More Here