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ZCCM-IH to Construct Access Roads at Kikonge Mine as Govt Moves to Formalise Artisanal Mining 1

ZCCM-IH Begins Kikonge Mine Access Roads in Mufumbwe as Zambia Cracks Down on Illegal Mining and Strengthens Artisanal Sector ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) is set to commence construction of access roads at Kikonge Mine in Mufumbwe District, marking a significant step in the Government’s efforts to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) and restore order in the area. Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Paul Kabuswe, said the development underscores the Government’s commitment to structured, transparent and regulated mining operations, particularly in areas affected by illegal mining. Kabuswe warned that… Read More Here

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Zambia and Angola Deepen Economic Cooperation Through High-Level Engagements in Luanda

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Constance

Zambia Embassy in Luanda Advances Trade and Investment Talks with AIPEX, OMATAPALO and CCIA to Boost Zambia–Angola Economic Ties The Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Luanda has concluded a series of high-level economic engagements aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment cooperation between Zambia and Angola. The meetings brought together Zambia’s Ambassador to Angola, Elias Munshya, with key Angolan economic stakeholders, including Dr Arlindo das Chagas Rangel, Chief Executive Officer of Agência de Investimento Privado e Promoção das Exportações (AIPEX), senior management of OMATAPALO – Engenharia e Construção… Read More Here

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Kagem Mining Celebrates Four-Year Lost Time Injury-Free Safety Milestone

February 20, 2026February 21, 2026 admin

Kagem Mining Achieves Four Years Without Lost Time Injury, Earns Recognition from Minerals Regulation Commission Kagem Mining Limited has been formally recognised by the Minerals Regulation Commission for achieving four consecutive years without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) a significant milestone in Zambia’s mining sector. The recognition marks a historic first for Kagem and underscores the company’s sustained commitment to workplace health and safety in a high-risk industry. Regulatory Commendation Director of Mine Inspections and Audits at the Minerals Regulation Commission, Engineer Elite L. Mhone, commended the company for its… Read More Here

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Govt Reinforces Local Employment Compliance Across Zambia’s Mining Industry

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 admin

Zambia Enforces Employment Laws Requiring Mining Companies to Prioritise Zambian Workers The Zambian Government has intensified enforcement of legal provisions requiring employers particularly in the mining sector to prioritise Zambian citizens when filling job vacancies. Minister of Labour and Social Security Brenda Mwika Tambatamba told Parliament that the requirement is firmly grounded in the Employment Code Act No. 3 of 2019. The law obliges employers to recruit qualified Zambians unless no suitable citizen is available or no citizen applies for the position. She made the remarks during a debate in… Read More Here

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

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 Constance

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