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ZCCM-IH Plans Commodity Trading Arm to Capture Greater Value from Zambia’s Mineral Output 1

Zambia’s ZCCM-IH to Launch Commodities Trading Strategy and Expand Royalty Model in Copper Sector ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) is developing plans to establish a commodities trading function that would allow it to market its share of mineral production directly on international markets, according to Chief Executive Officer Kakenenwa Muyangwa. The strategy would enable the majority state-owned mining investment company to access physical volumes of output from its portfolio companies in proportion to its equity holdings and sell them independently. The move is designed to capture greater value as global competition… Read More Here

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Zambia Lifts Suspension on Mopani’s Mufulira Mine After Safety Upgrades

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 Constance

Zambia Approves Resumption of Mopani Mufulira Underground Operations Following Safety Compliance Zambia’s Minerals Regulation Commission has authorized the immediate resumption of underground operations at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira mine after the company implemented enhanced safety measures. The regulator had suspended operations the previous week, citing non-compliance with safety regulations specifically, the requirement to maintain an accurate system for tracking all underground personnel. Compliance With Mining Regulation 218 In a statement issued Monday, the commission confirmed that Mopani had introduced new monitoring systems to meet regulatory standards. These measures include technology… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Copper Industry Expands Amid Rising Global Demand and Investment

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 Constance

Global Demand for Copper Accelerates Zambia’s Mining Growth as U.S., China and Other Powers Compete for Supply Rising global demand from the artificial intelligence, renewable energy, electric vehicle and defense industries has intensified competition for copper, a critical metal used in power grids, data centers and clean energy technologies. The surge in demand has heightened geopolitical interest in copper-producing countries, including Zambia. Major economies such as China, the United States, Canada, European nations, India and Gulf states are seeking to secure stable access to copper supplies. At the African Mining… Read More Here

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Zambia to Open Talks on New IMF Programme After August Elections

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Constance

Zambia to Begin New IMF Programme Negotiations After August Vote as Post-Default Reforms Continue Zambia will begin negotiations on a new economic programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), but a final agreement is expected only after the country’s August general elections. Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane said discussions would commence “almost immediately,” offering the clearest timeline yet from Lusaka. However, he indicated that the IMF prefers to conclude agreements with administrations that have a full electoral mandate to implement reforms. “The IMF would like to negotiate with a government that… Read More Here

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FQM and Anzana to Develop 50 MW Hydropower Projects in Northern Zambia

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Constance

First Quantum and Anzana Electric Partner on 50 MW Hydropower Projects to Power Zambia’s North-Western Mines First Quantum Minerals (FQM) and Anzana Electric Group have announced a strategic partnership to develop new hydropower projects in northern Zambia. The initiative aims to supply up to 50 megawatts (MW) of reliable baseload electricity by 2030 to support FQM’s mining operations in the country’s North-Western Province. FQM operates along Zambia’s section of the Lobito Corridor, a strategic trade and mineral development route backed by the United States government and other G7 partners. The… Read More Here

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Zambia Showcases Economic Recovery and Reform Agenda at 2026 Mining Indaba

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Constance

Zambia Highlights IMF Programme Success, $12bn Mining Investment and Copper Growth at 2026 Mining Indaba Situmbeko Musokotwane, Zambia’s Minister of Finance and National Planning, described President Hakainde Hichilema’s address at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba as a strong endorsement of the country’s economic recovery and a clear roadmap for partnership-led growth. In a fiscal and macroeconomic assessment of the President’s speech, Dr Musokotwane said the address delivered shortly after Zambia concluded its International Monetary Fund Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Programme in January 2026 underscored the importance of macroeconomic… Read More Here

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Zambia Suspends Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira Operations Over Safety Lapses

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 Constance

Zambia Halts Mufulira Mine Operations at Mopani Copper Mines After Safety Violations Zambia’s mining regulator has suspended operations at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira mine after the company failed to account for all personnel working underground, the Minerals Regulation Commission said in a statement on Friday. The suspension follows a series of recent accidents at Mopani’s facilities and stems from non-compliance with safety regulations that require mines to maintain accurate records of all underground workers at any given time. “Operations will remain suspended until the mine rectifies all deficiencies identified in… Read More Here

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Kansanshi Awards US$35.25 Million Transport Contracts to Zambian Firms, Boosting Local Content and Jobs

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 Constance

Kansanshi Mining PLC has awarded employee transportation service contracts worth a combined US$35.25 million to four Zambian-owned companies, Quattro, Inzu, Temas, and Intertrek, in a move that underlines the mine’s commitment to strengthening local participation in Zambia’s mining value chain and creating sustainable economic opportunities in North-Western Province. The contracts, which will run for three years from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029, replace the previous one-year arrangements and provide contractors with greater operational certainty, long-term planning confidence, and improved access to investment opportunities. According to Kansanshi Mining PLC,… Read More Here

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President Hichilema Highlights Strategic Partnerships at Mining Indaba 2026

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 Constance

Resources Key to Revitalising Africa, Mining Indaba Hears CAPE TOWN, 9 February 2026 – Africa’s resource wealth has the potential to drive unprecedented prosperity but only when harnessed through strategic partnerships, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema told delegates at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026. Delivering the keynote speech on the opening day of the continent’s largest mining investment event, President Hichilema emphasized that mining is central to revitalizing Africa and securing its rightful place in the global economy. Drawing on Zambia’s experience, President Hichilema outlined how his government had… Read More Here

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Gold Discovery Confirmed in Zambia’s Nakonde District

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 Constance

Zambia Confirms New Gold Discovery in Nakonde District Following Mpika and Shiwan’andu Finds Nakonde District has become the third area in Zambia to record a newly confirmed mineral discovery, following similar announcements in Mpika and Shiwan’andu districts. The latest find involves the identification of gold-bearing material during ongoing exploration activities in the region. According to available information, the deposit is considered significant enough to merit commercial interest and has been classified as a new gold mine. However, authorities have not disclosed estimates regarding the size of the deposit or the… Read More Here