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ZEMA Implements New Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, Cuts Fees and Review Timelines The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has promulgated the Environmental Management (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations, Statutory Instrument No. 3 of 2026, replacing the Environmental Protection and Pollution Control (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations, Statutory Instrument No. 28 of 1997. The new regulations came into effect on 9 January 2026, according to a statement issued by ZEMA’s Manager for Corporate Affairs, Ruth Kanyanga Kamwi. The revised regulatory framework introduces significant reforms aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness in environmental management.… Read More Here

EU Delegation Praises FQM’s Trident Project for Sustainable Mining and Regional Development

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Constance

EU Commends First Quantum Minerals’ Trident Mine and Kalumbila Town as Models of Sustainable Investment in Zambia The European Union Delegation to Zambia has commended First Quantum Minerals Trident (FQMT) for its world-class mining operations and long-term commitment to sustainable investment, following a high-level visit to the Trident Mine and Kalumbila Town in North-Western Province. The delegation was led by Paola Gosparini, Programme Manager for Trade and Private Sector, and Massimo Bonannini, Team Leader for Infrastructure. During the visit, the EU officials engaged with senior management before touring the Sentinel… Read More Here

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Zambia Completes IMF Program, Signalling a Turning Point for Investor Confidence

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Constance

Zambia Exits IMF Program in 2026 as Growth Rebounds and Economic Fundamentals Strengthen The conclusion of Zambia’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme marks a discreet yet significant shift in the country’s economic trajectory. While Zambia continues to be viewed through the lens of sovereign risk, its underlying economic fundamentals are improving faster than market perceptions suggest. At the end of January 2026, the IMF approved the final review of its support programme, unlocking a last disbursement of about $190 million. This payment brings total IMF financing since 2022 to roughly… Read More Here

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Zambia Returns to Single-Digit Inflation as Currency Strength and Copper Prices Lift Economy

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Constance

Zambia Inflation Falls to 9.4% for First Time Since 2023 on Strong Kwacha and Rising Copper Prices Several African economies, including Zambia, which have faced significant economic challenges in recent years, have begun the new year with notable economic improvements. In a key milestone for the copper-rich Southern African nation, inflation has fallen below double digits for the first time in three years. Zambia’s annual inflation rate declined to 9.4%, down from 11.2% in the previous month, marking the country’s first single-digit inflation reading since 2023. The improvement signals growing… Read More Here

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Zambia Secures MoU with Chinese Companies for Up to 1,000MW of Solar Power Investment

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Constance

Zambia Signs Major Renewable Energy MoU with Chinese Firms to Develop Large-Scale Solar Projects The Government of the Republic of Zambia has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Pingmei Shenma Holding Group Company Limited and LONGi Green Energy Technology Company Limited to develop large-scale renewable energy projects, with a primary focus on solar power generation. The agreement was signed at State House and witnessed by President Hakainde Hichilema. It was executed on behalf of the Zambian Government by the Minister of Energy, Mr Makozo Chikote. LONGi Middle… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Mining Sector Posts Strong Growth in 2025 on Rising Copper Output and Policy Reforms

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Constance

Zambia Mining Sector Grows in 2025 as Copper Production Rises 8% and Major Investments Advance Zambia’s mining sector recorded strong growth in 2025, driven by an increase in copper production, rising investment, expanded licensing activity, and wide-ranging policy reforms aimed at strengthening the industry’s contribution to socio-economic development. Speaking at a press briefing, the Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Honourable Paul C. Kabuswe, MP, said copper production the backbone of Zambia’s mining industry increased by 8 per cent, rising from 825,513.01 metric tonnes in 2024 to 890,345.79 metric tonnes… Read More Here

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Prospect Resources Uncovers Significant Gold Potential at Nyungu Central Copper Deposit

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Constance

Prospect Resources Identifies Major Gold Upside at Nyungu Central in Zambia, Lifting Project Value Prospect Resources has identified significant gold mineralisation at its Nyungu Central copper deposit in Zambia, a development that could materially enhance the value of the Mumbezhi Project and strengthen its appeal to potential buyers, according to new equity research published by Argonaut Securities. The gold discovery follows a re-assaying programme of historical drill samples originally analysed only for copper. The new results reveal widespread gold anomalism within previously defined copper mineralisation at Nyungu Central, suggesting gold… Read More Here

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Kagem Mining Agrees to 10% Pay Rise for Unionised Workers Under New Collective Agreement

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Constance

Kagem Mining Secures 2026/27 Collective Agreement with 10% Salary Increases and 13th Cheque Emerald producer Kagem Mining, which is 75 percent owned by Gemfields and 25 percent by the Zambian government’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), has successfully concluded negotiations for its 2026/27 collective agreement covering unionised employees. Under the agreement, employees will receive a 10 percent salary increase in 2026 and a further 10 percent increase in 2027, applied uniformly across the workforce. Negotiations between Kagem management and the Mine Workers Union of Zambia (MUZ), together with the National Union… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Aerial Mineral Survey Hits 52.8% Completion, Boosting Investment Potential

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Constance

Zambia Mineral Mapping Survey 52.8% Complete, Unlocking Copper, Cobalt, Lithium, and Nickel Investment Opportunities Zambia’s nationwide aerial mineral mapping survey has reached 52.8% completion, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to unlock its mineral potential and attract new investment. According to a statement from the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Permanent Secretary Dr. Hapenga M. Kabeta highlighted that the high-resolution airborne geophysical survey is modernizing Zambia’s geological database and opening new opportunities for mineral exploration, especially in under-explored regions. Dr. Kabeta emphasized that the survey is a… Read More Here

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Barrick Selects Metso Flotation Technology for Lumwana Expansion

January 23, 2026January 27, 2026 Constance

Barrick Chooses Metso’s Concorde Cell Flotation Technology for Lumwana Copper Expansion in Zambia Global gold and copper producer Barrick Mining Corporation has selected Metso’s Concorde Cell flotation technology for its Lumwana copper mine expansion project in Zambia. The Concorde Cell flotation cells will be deployed alongside Metso’s TankCell technology, which Barrick had previously chosen for the project. The combined solution is expected to optimise the processing flowsheet and enhance overall metallurgical performance. Metso said its high-intensity Concorde Cell technology is specifically designed to treat complex orebodies, delivering improved efficiency and… Read More Here