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ZCCM-IH Eyes Gold-Led Growth as Zambia Pushes to Formalise Untapped Gold Sector 1 Mining in Zambia Gold Investment News 

ZCCM-IH Eyes Gold-Led Growth as Zambia Pushes to Formalise Untapped Gold Sector

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ZCCM-IH Chairman Highlights Zambia’s Gold Potential and Plans to Boost Formal Production at FT Africa Summit 2026 Zambia has the potential to transform its emerging gold sector into a major pillar of economic growth, wealth creation and financial stability, according to ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) Board Chairperson Phesto Musonda. Speaking during a high-level panel discussion on “Gold, Sovereignty and Stability” at the Financial Times Africa Summit 2026 in London, Musonda outlined Zambia’s strategy to formalise gold production, strengthen national reserves and ensure more value from the country’s mineral resources… Read More Here
Zambia’s Mining Sector Attracts More Than US$12 Billion in Five Years 2 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos Investment News 

Zambia’s Mining Sector Attracts More Than US$12 Billion in Five Years

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Zambia Secures Over US$12 Billion in Mining Investment as Copper Production Target Drives Expansion Zambia’s mining sector has attracted more than US$12 billion in investment over the past five years, reflecting renewed capital commitments to existing operations and the development of new mining projects. Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Hapenga Kabeta disclosed the investment figure during the Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka in Lusaka, where government officials and industry stakeholders discussed measures to strengthen the country’s mining investment climate. Mr Kabeta said the Government was engaging mining… Read More Here
ERB Approves 61 Energy Applications Worth K13.4 Billion in Proposed Investment 3 Mining in Zambia Energy Investment News 

ERB Approves 61 Energy Applications Worth K13.4 Billion in Proposed Investment

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Zambia’s ERB Approves 61 Energy Applications as Proposed Investment Reaches K13.4 Billion Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 61 energy applications representing approximately K13.4 billion in proposed investment, signalling continued interest in the country’s energy sector. The approvals are expected to support investment in energy infrastructure and services, with potential benefits for electricity supply, renewable energy development and the downstream petroleum industry. The ERB regulates activities across Zambia’s electricity, renewable energy and petroleum subsectors, overseeing licensing and compliance to ensure energy businesses operate within the applicable regulatory framework. The… Read More Here
President Hichilema Warns Mining Investors Against Holding Undeveloped Exploration Licences 4 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos Governance Investment News 

President Hichilema Warns Mining Investors Against Holding Undeveloped Exploration Licences

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Zambia Considers ‘Use It or Lose It’ Policy for Undeveloped Mining Exploration Licences Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has warned mining investors against holding exploration licences without developing them, saying the Government is considering introducing a “use it or lose it” principle to ensure mineral tenements contribute to economic growth, investment and job creation. Speaking at the official opening of the third Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka (ZAMII) in Lusaka, Mr Hichilema said exploration licences should be used to identify and develop mineral resources rather than held for speculative purposes. He… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH Targets Copper Trading to Capture More Value for Zambia 5 Mining in Zambia Copper Investment News 

ZCCM-IH Targets Copper Trading to Capture More Value for Zambia

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ZCCM-IH Plans to Enter Copper Trading as Zambia Targets 3 Million Tonnes Annually by 2031 ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) is seeking to expand its role in Zambia’s copper value chain by entering metals trading, as the state-owned investment company looks to capture greater value from the country’s mineral resources. Speaking at the Financial Times Metals and Mining Summit in London on 15 October 2026, ZCCM-IH Board Chairperson Phesto Musonda outlined the company’s ambition to participate directly in metals trading, highlighting the need to move beyond reliance on dividends from… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH Appoints Joackim Bantubonse as Chief Financial Officer 6 Mining in Zambia Investment News 

ZCCM-IH Appoints Joackim Bantubonse as Chief Financial Officer

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ZCCM-IH Names Joackim Bantubonse CFO to Support Growth and Strategic Expansion ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has appointed Joackim Bantubonse as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), strengthening the leadership team as the state-backed mining investment company pursues ambitious growth plans across Zambia’s mining sector. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for ZCCM-IH as the company expands its portfolio, seeks greater participation in mineral value chains and works to position itself as a more active player in Zambia’s mining industry. As CFO, Bantubonse will be responsible for overseeing the… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH Eyes Copper Trading Expansion to Capture More Value from Zambia’s Mineral Wealth 7 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy Investment News 

ZCCM-IH Eyes Copper Trading Expansion to Capture More Value from Zambia’s Mineral Wealth

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ZCCM-IH Plans Entry Into Copper Trading as Zambia Seeks Greater Returns from Growing Copper Production ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) is exploring a strategic move into copper trading as part of a broader effort to increase Zambia’s participation in the mineral value chain and capture a larger share of revenues generated by the country’s copper industry. Speaking at the Financial Times Metals and Mining Summit in London, Phesto Musonda, Chairperson of ZCCM-IH, outlined the company’s ambition to move beyond its traditional role as an investor in mining assets and become… Read More Here
Zambia Joins Regional Alliance to Accelerate Mining Investment and Mineral Value Addition 8 Mining in Zambia Economy Investment News 

Zambia Joins Regional Alliance to Accelerate Mining Investment and Mineral Value Addition

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Zambia Partners with Seven African Countries to Strengthen Mining Investment, Beneficiation and Regional Value Chains Zambia has joined a coalition of seven African nations in a new initiative aimed at attracting mining investment, advancing mineral beneficiation and strengthening regional value chains across the continent. The partnership reflects a growing recognition among African resource-producing countries that greater collaboration is needed to maximise the economic benefits of the continent’s vast mineral wealth. Rather than exporting raw minerals, participating countries are seeking to promote local processing, manufacturing and industrial development that can create… Read More Here
IRH and ZCCM-IH Reaffirm $1.1 Billion Commitment to Mopani Copper Mines 9 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Investment News 

IRH and ZCCM-IH Reaffirm $1.1 Billion Commitment to Mopani Copper Mines

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Mopani Targets 300,000 Tonnes of Copper Annually by 2029 as IRH and ZCCM-IH Renew Partnership International Resources Holding (IRH) and ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) have reaffirmed their long-term partnership to strengthen Mopani Copper Mines Plc’s operations, backed by IRH’s USD 1.1 billion investment commitment and a target of producing 300,000 tonnes of finished copper annually by 2029. The two shareholders reaffirmed their alignment on Mopani’s development priorities following constructive discussions, emphasising operational performance, workforce welfare and the mine’s contribution to Zambia’s ambition of producing 3 million metric tonnes of… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH Declares K183 Million Dividend for 2025 as Investment Income Rises 40% 10 Mining in Zambia Investment News 

ZCCM-IH Declares K183 Million Dividend for 2025 as Investment Income Rises 40%

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ZCCM-IH Pays K183 Million Dividend to Shareholders for 11th Consecutive Year ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has announced a total dividend payout of approximately K183 million to shareholders for the 2025 financial year, marking the 11th consecutive year the state-linked investment company has distributed dividends. The announcement was made on October 12, 2026, during a cheque handover ceremony at the company’s conference hall in Lusaka, where ZCCM-IH presented dividends to the Government and other major shareholders. ZCCM-IH Board Chairperson Phesto Musonda said shareholders approved a final dividend of K1.13 per… Read More Here

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