Barrick Advances Lumwana Super Pit Expansion as Copper Output Rises 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Gold New Mining Projects 

Barrick Advances Lumwana Super Pit Expansion as Copper Output Rises

Barrick’s Lumwana Copper Expansion in Zambia Remains on Track for 2028 Production Target Construction of the Lumwana Super Pit copper expansion project in Zambia remained on schedule and within budget during the first quarter of 2026, mining giant Barrick Gold announced on Monday, 11 May. The company confirmed that the first lift of the mill building wall was successfully completed during the quarter. Mill shells have already been delivered to the site, while the first shipments of structural steel are expected before the end of June. Barrick expects 2026 capital… Read More Here
Zambia Hosts Successful IMRC 2026 as Global Mine Rescue Teams Showcase Life-Saving Skills 2 Mining in Zambia Mining safety 

Zambia Hosts Successful IMRC 2026 as Global Mine Rescue Teams Showcase Life-Saving Skills

IMRC 2026 in Zambia Showcases Global Mine Rescue Excellence and Advances Safety Standards The 14th International Mine Rescue Competition (IMRC 2026), hosted in Zambia, has concluded in Livingstone, bringing together global mining teams in a high-level demonstration of emergency response skills and mine safety excellence. The event combined competitive testing with a strong focus on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the shared goal of improving safety standards across the global mining industry. General Manager of Kansanshi Mining Plc, Meiring Burger, emphasized the importance of prioritising human life over production. “No production… Read More Here
Zambia Introduces Carbon Feed-In Premium Programme to Accelerate Solar Energy and Climate Investment 3 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Zambia Introduces Carbon Feed-In Premium Programme to Accelerate Solar Energy and Climate Investment

Zambia Launches $420 Million Carbon Feed-In Premium Programme to Boost Renewable Energy Investment The Government of Zambia, through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, has launched a Carbon Feed-In Premium Programme (CFIP) aimed at accelerating investment in renewable energy and strengthening national electricity supply. Announced on April 1, 2026, the programme is expected to mobilise around USD 420 million in investment for grid-connected clean energy projects, with a strong focus on solar power integrated with battery energy storage systems. The CFIP is structured as a results-based carbon finance mechanism… Read More Here
Patrick Kangwa Highlights Zambia’s Energy Sector Progress and 10,000MW Power Ambition 4 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Patrick Kangwa Highlights Zambia’s Energy Sector Progress and 10,000MW Power Ambition

Zambia Targets 10,000MW Power Capacity by 2030 as Government Accelerates Energy Sector Reforms Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa says Zambia is making significant progress in the energy sector through reforms, infrastructure investment and increased private sector participation aimed at supporting economic growth. Speaking at the 4th Senior Public Service Management Meeting in Lusaka, Mr Kangwa described energy as the “lifeblood of development” and said government policies had helped attract local and foreign investment into the sector. He highlighted the implementation of the Electricity Open Access Regulations and the launch… Read More Here
ZDA Promotes Zambia’s Investment Potential During High-Level Germany Engagements 5 Mining in Zambia Energy Governance 

ZDA Promotes Zambia’s Investment Potential During High-Level Germany Engagements

Zambia Markets Mining, Energy and Agriculture Investment Opportunities to German Investors The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has promoted the country’s investment opportunities to German and European investors during high-level engagements in Germany aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and attracting foreign direct investment. The ZDA formed part of a Zambian government delegation participating in Development Cooperation negotiations between Zambia and the Federal Republic of Germany for the 2027–2028 cooperation period. The bilateral discussions focused on strategic sectors including governance, agriculture, food and nutrition security, and water development. Business forum highlights investment… Read More Here
DRC Considers Zambian Tailings Water Treatment Technology for Mining Sector 6 Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia 

DRC Considers Zambian Tailings Water Treatment Technology for Mining Sector

DRC Explores Zambian Mining Wastewater Technology to Improve Environmental Protection and Water Recycling Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba held talks on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with a delegation from Zambian group SACOR to discuss the potential introduction of advanced wastewater treatment technology for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector. The delegation, led by Solange Kappongo, presented an innovative solution designed to treat wastewater generated during the ore concentration process, commonly known as tailings management. According to SACOR, the technology uses specialized equipment to separate solid mining residues from… Read More Here
Zambia’s Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe Inaugurates New Minerals Regulation Commission Board 7 Mining in Zambia Mining Personality 

Zambia’s Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe Inaugurates New Minerals Regulation Commission Board

Zambia Appoints New Minerals Regulation Commission Board to Strengthen Mining Oversight and Investor Confidence Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe has inaugurated nine board members of the Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC), charging them with strengthening oversight, promoting legal mining activities and enhancing accountability in the sector. Speaking during the induction ceremony in Lusaka, Mr Kabuswe urged the newly appointed board to champion responsible mining practices, enforce compliance with mining laws and ensure the sector continues contributing to economic growth, job creation and foreign exchange earnings. According to the Zambia… Read More Here
DRC Weighs Stake in $270M Zambia Power Link to Ease Mining Energy Shortages 8 Mining in DRC Electricity Mining in Zambia 

DRC Weighs Stake in $270M Zambia Power Link to Ease Mining Energy Shortages

DRC Considers Equity in Zambia Power Project to Boost Copper Output and Tackle Energy Deficit The Democratic Republic of the Congo is considering taking an equity stake in a $270 million cross-border electricity project with Zambia, as persistent power shortages threaten production in one of the world’s most important copper regions. According to the finance ministry, the proposed investment would give Kinshasa a direct role in developing a 200-kilometre high-voltage transmission line linking Kalumbila in northwestern Zambia to Kolwezi, the heart of Congo’s copper belt. The line is expected to… Read More Here
Jubilee Metals Reports Strong Copper Output Growth as Zambia Expansion Gains Momentum 9 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Jubilee Metals Reports Strong Copper Output Growth as Zambia Expansion Gains Momentum

Jubilee Metals Boosts Copper Production by 29% Amid Roan Ramp-Up and Molefe Mine Expansion Zambia-focused copper producer and resource developer Jubilee Metals has reported a 28.7% year-on-year increase in total saleable copper production, reaching 2,177 tonnes for the nine months ended March 31. Output from the Roan concentrator surged to 1,999 tonnes of copper units, marking a 112.7% increase compared with the same period last year. At the Sable refinery, copper cathode production rose to 957 tonnes, up from 751 tonnes recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. Commissioning of… Read More Here
Zambia Reaches 80% Financial Inclusion as Digital Services Drive Growth 10 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Zambia Reaches 80% Financial Inclusion as Digital Services Drive Growth

Zambia Hits 80% Financial Inclusion in 2025 FinScope Survey, Driven by Mobile Money and Digital Finance Expansion Zambia has reached a significant milestone in financial inclusion, with 80% of adults now accessing formal and informal financial services, according to the 2025 FinScope Survey released by Bank of Zambia Governor Denny H. Kalyalya. Speaking at the official launch, Dr. Kalyalya described the FinScope Survey as a critical “system-level diagnostic” that provides insight into how individuals and households access, use, and experience financial services in an increasingly digital economy. The results reflect… Read More Here

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