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Zambia’s Mining Sector Rebounds as Copper Production Accelerates

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia Mining Production Surges as Mopani and KCM Drive Industry Recovery Zambia’s mining industry is experiencing a marked improvement in production, with several major operations returning to stronger output and new investment beginning to translate into increased activity across the sector. The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development says the recovery reflects renewed confidence in Zambia’s mining industry after a period characterised by declining production, operational difficulties and limited investment at some of the country’s major mines. Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta said the change is particularly evident at operations… Read More Here

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Investors Remain Bullish on Zambia as Copper Rally Strengthens Market Outlook

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia Attracts Investor Confidence as Copper Prices Boost Assets and Economic Outlook Investor confidence in Zambia remains resilient, with rising copper prices, improving economic conditions and expectations of continued policy stability supporting demand for the country’s financial assets. Despite heightened uncertainty following the August 13 general election, international investors have largely maintained a positive view of Zambia, focusing on the country’s improving fiscal position, debt restructuring progress and its growing importance in the global copper supply chain. Major global investment firms and financial institutions, including William Blair, Bank of America,… Read More Here

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Zambia Targets $1.8 Billion from Formalising Small-Scale Gold Mining

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 Constance0 comment

ZCCM-IH Targets $1.8 Billion Opportunity from Zambia’s Small-Scale Gold Sector Zambia could unlock more than $1.8 billion in value from its small-scale gold sector by formalising informal mining and trading activities, according to ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) CEO Kakenenwa Muyangwa. The state-controlled mining investment company is looking to Ghana’s approach to formalising artisanal and small-scale gold mining as a potential model for Zambia. The strategy is aimed at bringing informal gold production and trading into regulated channels, improving traceability and increasing officially recorded exports. Muyangwa said there is a significant… Read More Here

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India Revives Talks with Zambia on Copper and Critical Minerals Investment

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 Constance0 comment

India Reopens Zambia Talks as Global Race for Critical Minerals Intensifies India has resumed discussions with Zambia over potential investment opportunities in copper and other critical minerals as New Delhi steps up efforts to secure overseas mineral supplies to meet growing demand from its expanding economy. Officials from India’s Ministry of Mines held preliminary discussions with their Zambian counterparts on August 26, according to two people familiar with the talks who spoke on condition of anonymity because the discussions were confidential. The renewed engagement follows an earlier breakdown in negotiations… Read More Here

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Atomic Eagle Muntanga Uranium Project: Building Partnerships, Creating Opportunities, Shaping Zambia’s Future

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 Constance0 comment

Across the rolling landscapes of Siavonga District in Zambia’s Southern Province lies a project with the potential to contribute meaningfully to the country’s economic growth while supporting the global transition to cleaner energy. The Muntanga Uranium Project, being advanced by Atomic Eagle, is more than a mining venture. It represents a long-term investment in people, communities, local businesses and sustainable development. As Zambia continues to strengthen its position as one of Africa’s leading mining destinations, Muntanga offers an opportunity to diversify the nation’s mineral sector and play a greater role… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Refined Copper Exports Rise 88% in First Seven Months of 2026

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia’s Copper Export Earnings Surge as Refined Copper Shipments Rise Zambia’s refined copper exports recorded a strong increase in the first seven months of 2026, reflecting continued momentum in the country’s copper sector and growing export activity. Refined copper export earnings increased by 88% during the January-to-July period, highlighting the metal’s continued importance to Zambia’s export performance and foreign-exchange earnings. The increase comes as Zambia works to raise copper production and attract investment across the mining sector. Higher production from existing operations, alongside the expansion of major mines and the… Read More Here

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KCM Sets Sights on 300,000-Tonne Copper Milestone as Production Recovers

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 Constance0 comment

KCM Copper Production Target: Konkola Mine Aims for 300,000 Tonnes Within Three Years Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) is targeting annual copper production of 300,000 tonnes within the next three years, as the Zambian mining company accelerates its recovery and expansion programme. KCM Chief Executive Officer Malcolm Mewett said the company was encouraged by the recent improvement in production, with the mine producing 10,000 metric tonnes of copper in July. The July output marks a significant step in KCM’s efforts to rebuild production and move towards its longer-term target. Mewett said… Read More Here

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From Solwezi Workshop to Mining Supply Chain: Kansanshi’s Accelerator Programme Backs Local Shoemaker

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 Constance0 comment

SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA – A leather workshop that once produced just one pair of shoes a day is now positioning itself to supply Zambia’s mining industry, thanks to Kansanshi Mining PLC’s push to build a genuine local‑content supply chain. Evans Bwalya, founder of EB Stitch Leather Limited, taught himself shoemaking through YouTube tutorials after failing to find footwear that met his needs locally. What began as a personal experiment has grown into a business producing safety, casual and school shoes and now, with five sewing machines, EB Stitch is targeting 300… Read More Here

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Kwambula Ignites a New Generation of Skilled Zambians as National Skills Competition Showcases Technical Talent

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 Constance0 comment

Beneath the noise of heavy equipment, electrical systems and sophisticated processing plants that define Zambia’s mining industry lies another, equally important asset: the skilled people who keep the industry moving. Held from 29 to 31 July 2026 at the Kwambula Trades Training Institute in Solwezi, the National Skills Competition was billed by organisers as more than a contest. Government officials and industry leaders said it marked a turning point in efforts to strengthen technical and vocational education and training (TVET), positioning skilled workers at the centre of Zambia’s industrialisation drive.… Read More Here

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From Paper Partners to Real Owners: BDO on Zambia’s Changing Mining Landscape

August 31, 2026September 2, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia’s new local content and beneficial ownership rules took effect on 1 January 2026. For any foreign firm still running a paper partner into the mines, the arithmetic no longer works. For years, supplying Zambia’s mines ran on a quiet arrangement. Put a Zambian name on the share register, keep the control and the cash offshore, tick the local content box. From 1 January 2026, that arrangement is a liability, not a strategy. Two instruments did it, and only together. Statutory Instrument 68 of 2025 is the trigger: it forces… Read More Here