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Zambia Applauds FQM Minerals for Advancing Gender Equality in Mining 1

The Zambian government has commended First Quantum Minerals (FQM) for its ongoing efforts to promote gender equality within the mining sector, ensuring that women and girls have equal opportunities to contribute to the country’s economic development. Speaking at the 2025 International Women’s Day celebrations, under the theme “For All Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” Vice President W.K. Mutale Nalumango praised FQM for creating more job opportunities for women, noting that many women are now employed as equipment operators at the company. Mrs. Nalumango reiterated the government’s commitment to gender-responsive… Read More Here

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China to Invest $1.4 Billion in Upgrading Zambia-Tanzania Railway

March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 Constance0 comment

China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has committed over $1.4 billion to modernize the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA), a vital transport link for Zambia’s copper exports to Tanzania’s largest port. TAZARA plays a crucial role in exporting copper and cobalt from Central Africa while offering an alternative route to South Africa’s congested ports. However, years of neglect have left the railway in need of urgent repairs. Negotiations for a 30-year concession with CCECC are still in progress, according to Bruno Ching’andu, Managing Director of TAZARA Authority. “The decision to grant a… Read More Here

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Zambia Faces Environmental Crisis After Copper Mine Waste Spill

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Constance0 comment

A massive waste spill from a Chinese-owned copper mine in Zambia has raised serious environmental and health concerns, with authorities fearing long-term damage to the Kafue River, the country’s most vital waterway. According to an investigation by the Engineering Institution of Zambia, approximately 50 million liters of waste—containing concentrated acid, dissolved solids, and heavy metals—spilled from the Chambishi copper mine into streams that feed into the Kafue River. The incident occurred on February 18 when a tailings dam at the mine, operated by Sino-Metals Leach Zambia, collapsed. The company is… Read More Here

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Zambia and Mozambique Forge Key Energy Partnership with New MoUs

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Constance0 comment

Zambia and Mozambique have taken a significant step toward strengthening regional energy cooperation with the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing power trade and improving infrastructure development between the two nations. The agreements, formalized during the 2025 Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference (ZIMEC), include an Inter-Governmental Memorandum of Understanding (IGMoU) for the development of the Mozambique-Zambia Power Interconnector. This major initiative is set to improve power trade, telecommunications, and power generation in the region. The Mozambique-Zambia Power Interconnector, valued at approximately USD 500 million, will… Read More Here

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Africa’s Mining Sector Goes Digital to Attract Investment

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Constance0 comment

African countries rich in minerals are accelerating the digitalization of their mining licensing processes to attract investment and maximize resource utilization for economic growth. Zambia recently launched the Zambia Integrated Mining Information System, a digital platform aimed at streamlining license issuance. This initiative is expected to boost investor confidence and support the country’s goal of increasing copper production to 3.1 million metric tons by 2031. The system follows a record $9.3 billion in mining investments in 2024 and a 79% surge in permits issued, signaling strong global interest in Zambia’s… Read More Here

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Zambia and DRC to Lead Africa’s Copper Industry Expansion in 2025

March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 Constance0 comment

Africa’s copper industry is set for significant expansion in 2025, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia leading the charge. Both nations are ramping up production through new mining projects, increased exploration, and modernization of existing operations to meet growing global demand. Copper production surged across Africa in 2024, with top producers setting ambitious targets for further growth. In the DRC, output rose by 12.6% year-on-year, reaching 3.3 million metric tons—accounting for 11% of global supply. This increase was driven by the Phase Three Expansion of Ivanhoe Mines’… Read More Here

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Japan Allocates $1.2 Million to Enhance Zambia’s Mining Sector

March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 Constance0 comment

In a move to support Zambia’s goal of expanding its mining capacity, the government of Japan has provided $1.2 million in grant aid. The funds will be used to procure laboratory equipment for Zambia’s Geological Survey Department, enhancing its ability to identify viable mining locations and improve operational efficiency in the sector. Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane welcomed the grant, stating, “The new equipment will not only improve the accuracy and efficiency of geological surveys but also attract further investment into Zambia’s mining sector. Increased investment will create… Read More Here

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Prospect Resources Unveils Maiden Resource Estimate for Zambia’s Mumbezhi Copper Project

March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 Constance0 comment

ASX-listed Prospect Resources has announced a maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) of 107 million tonnes at 0.5% copper, containing a total of 515,000 tonnes of copper at its Mumbezhi copper project in Zambia. The resources are distributed across the Nyungu Central and Kabikupa deposits. The MRE includes: Gold and cobalt resources at Mumbezhi have not yet been classified under the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) guidelines due to historical inconsistencies in cobalt assays and limited gold assay data. Additionally, comprehensive metallurgical testwork to assess potential recoveries of these byproducts has… Read More Here

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Shuka Minerals Nears Completion of Kabwe Zinc Mine Acquisition in Zambia

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 Constance0 comment

AIM-listed Shuka Minerals has secured nearly all regulatory approvals for its acquisition of Leopard Exploration and Mining, which includes Zambia’s Kabwe zinc mine. Only one approval remains outstanding from Zambia’s Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, which Shuka expects to receive in the second quarter. In December, the company signed a conditional share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Leopard’s share capital through a cash-and-share transaction. The acquisition was initially set to close by March 13, pending regulatory approvals and the successful completion of a debt or equity capital raise. However,… Read More Here

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WWF Zambia Urges Nationwide Tailings Dam Audit After Kafue River Pollution

March 9, 2025March 9, 2025 Constance0 comment

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Zambia has called for a comprehensive audit of all tailings dams associated with mining activities across the country to prevent future environmental disasters. The call follows the February 18, 2025, tailings dam breach at Sino Leach Metal Zambia, which resulted in pollution of the Mwambashi River and Lusale Stream, ultimately contaminating the Kafue River downstream. WWF Zambia Country Director Nalucha Ziba, in a statement issued in Lusaka on Wednesday, urged that the audit be conducted in collaboration with the Engineering Institution of Zambia… Read More Here