Mining in Zambia - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Lumwana Super Pit Project On Track for First Production in 2028

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 Constance

The Lumwana copper mine’s Super Pit expansion project has been accelerated with first production now scheduled for 2028, Barrick president and chief executive Mark Bristow advised Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema at their meeting yesterday. The project will transform Lumwana into one of the world’s major copper mines, with projected annual production of around 240,000 tonnes per year over a +30-year life1. It is a key component of the Zambian government’s drive to revive the country’s copper industry over the next 10 years. The estimated cost of the project is almost… Read More Here

Zambian Miners Trapped in Flooded Shaft

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 Constance

In a morning incident at Macro Link Mine on the Ndola-Mufulira road, seven miners find themselves trapped in a flooded underground shaft. Augustine Kasongo, Copperbelt Permanent Secretary, confirmed the occurrence, which took place around 07:00 hours, today January 22nd. Among the trapped miners, five are Zambians, and two are Chinese nationals. The mine, currently in its development stage, has suspended operations in response to the emergency. Kasongo revealed that the mine’s safety department is actively engaged in pumping out water as part of ongoing efforts to rescue the stranded miners.… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining

Zambia’s Small Scale Mining Association Lauds Govt for Granting Local Mining Licenses

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 Constance

The Small Scale Mining Association expresses appreciation to the government for its initiative in granting numerous mining licenses to local entities. Acting President Kelvin Tembo applauds this move, highlighting its potential to stimulate economic growth and ensure widespread benefits for Zambians from the country’s mineral resources. In an exclusive interview with ZNBC in Kitwe, Tembo emphasizes the need for the government to tighten the procedures for obtaining and reselling mining licenses. This precautionary measure aims to prevent artisanal miners from engaging in unauthorized selling of their licenses. And mining economist… Read More Here

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Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema to Deliver Keynote Address at Mining Indaba 2024

January 22, 2024January 30, 2024 Constance

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema is set to deliver a keynote address at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2024, demonstrating his unwavering dedication to revitalising his country’s mining sector and delivering jobs and economic growth to the people of Zambia. This will be Hichilema’s second appearance at Mining Indaba as President, having delivered a keynote address in May 2022, shortly after his landslide election victory in 2021. Since this historic election, President Hichilema has made quick progress towards achieving his objectives, implementing several measures to revitalise the mining sector in Zambia.… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Ministry of Mines Discourages Unauthorized Sale of Mining Assets

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 Constance

In a notable shift, the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development emphasizes a departure from granting licenses for mere speculation purposes, both to Zambians and foreigners. The move aims to channel mining activities towards meaningful socio-economic contributions. Hapenga Kapeta, the Permanent Secretary of Mines and Mineral Development, revealed that the mining cadastre has issued over 700 licenses to Zambians since 2022. This represents a significant 33% of the total licenses, granted to both individuals and cooperatives. Dr. Kapeta stresses that possessing mining licenses comes with a responsibility to actively engage… Read More Here

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Konkola Copper Mines Prepares for Resumed Operations

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 Constance

Zambia’s Mines Minister, Paul Kabuswe, provided assurance to Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) management, confirming the completion of all necessary documentation with Vedanta Resources to resume mine operations. Kabuswe emphasized that the only pending aspect is the scheme of operations, currently under legal scrutiny, with all processes finalized by December of the previous year. Despite the positive outlook, Cornelius Chimbanga, the General Manager of the Konkola Deep Mine Project, highlighted challenges preventing the mine from operating at full capacity. Liquidity issues pose a significant hurdle, impacting the mine’s efficiency. Hastings Sholande,… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Transport Minister Commends Ratification of Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Corridor

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 Constance

Zambia’s Transport and Logistics Minister, Frank Tayali, expresses immense satisfaction following the recent ratification of the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Corridor. This development, involving the Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, and Zambia, is poised to be a game-changer, fostering economic growth not only within member countries but also beyond. Tayali underscores the significance of this corridor in propelling economic development, aligning with the Zambian Government’s vision to transform the nation into a pivotal transport and logistics hub within the region. This strategic move resonates with the government’s broader goal of steering Zambia… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Economy Governance

Zambia’s President to Prioritize Local Ownership in Mining Licenses with New Law

January 18, 2024January 22, 2024 Constance

In a recent announcement, President Hakainde Hichilema outlined key initiatives to strengthen Zambia’s governance and economic empowerment. The President declared the forthcoming introduction of a law aimed at preventing the sale of mining licenses to foreigners, emphasizing the government’s commitment to empowering Zambians with ownership of mining operations. Addressing the challenges in the public procurement process, President Hichilema disclosed plans for a new law in 2024 to address delays and corruption surrounding tenders. Additionally, he highlighted the impending review of the Electronic Government Procurement System (EGPS) to ensure broader citizen… Read More Here

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Kansanshi Mine Kickstarts 2024 with a Focus on Safety and Performance

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 Constance

Kansanshi Mining Plc kicked off the year with its first town hall meeting of 2024. The meeting focused on the importance of occupational safety, with Kansanshi Mine General Manager, Anthony Mukutuma, calling on every employee to be alert and prioritise safety when carrying out their duties. He called on team leaders to step up and ensure that they continually improve adherence to safety protocols.Safety Manager Teza Kasengele presented the company’s safety performance from the previous year and set zero fatalities for all, including contractors, among other safety targets for 2024.In… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Equipment & Technology Mining Equipment

Hitachi Debuts Engineless Full Battery Dump Truck for FQMs’ Kansanshi Mine in Zambia

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 Constance

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. completed the test machine version of an engineless, full battery rigid frame dump truck (“full battery dump truck”), and on January 20, 2024, test machine will be shipped from Hitachi Construction Machinery’s Hitachinaka-Rinko Works (Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan) to the Kansanshi copper and gold mine operated by First Quantum Minerals Ltd, in the Republic of Zambia. With environmental awareness on the rise in the mining industry, there is growing interest in the electrification of mining machinery as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.… Read More Here