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Zambia and France Deepen Mining Sector Cooperation 1

Zambia Welcomes France’s Renewed Commitment to Sustainable and Transparent Mining Development The Government of the Republic of Zambia has welcomed renewed commitment from the Government of France to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the mining sector, as both nations seek to advance sustainable development and transparency in mineral resource governance. Speaking in Lusaka on 24 February 2026, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Dr Hapenga Kabeta, reaffirmed Zambia’s commitment to building mutually beneficial partnerships that promote economic diversification and shared prosperity. Dr Kabeta made the remarks when… Read More Here

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Kazungula Bridge Authority Commissioned to Drive Regional Integration

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia and Botswana Commission Kazungula Bridge Authority to Boost Trade on the North–South Corridor Zambia and Botswana have officially commissioned the Kazungula Bridge Authority, reinforcing the strategic importance of the Kazungula Bridge as a vital trade and transport link across the Zambezi River. The milestone was marked during a ceremony in Kasane, underscoring the bridge’s growing role in advancing regional integration and economic development. Speaking at the launch, Hakainde Hichilema described the bridge as more than a national infrastructure project, calling it “a shared asset belonging not only to Zambia… Read More Here

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Govt Praises Kansanshi for Driving Local Supplier Development in North-Western Province

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia Government Commends Kansanshi Mining for Local Supplier Tender and Bid Workshop The Zambian Government, through the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development in North-Western Province, has applauded Kansanshi Mining PLC for hosting a Tender and Bid Workshop designed to enhance the capacity of local suppliers and contractors. Speaking at the closing session, North-Western Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Luckson Mulumbi underscored the critical role of local content development in strengthening Zambia’s mining value chain. He reaffirmed Government’s commitment to maintaining a stable, investor-friendly environment while ensuring that Zambians derive tangible… Read More Here

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Jubilee Metals Reports Strong Half-Year Copper Performance in Zambia

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Constance0 comment

Jubilee Metals Hits 30,000t/Month Copper Feed Rate at Roan, Advances Molefe Mine and Large Waste Project in Zambia Aim-listed Jubilee Metals has reported a strong set of results from its core copper operations in Zambia for the half-year ended 31 December 2025. The company’s Roan operations achieved the targeted 30,000 tonnes per month feed rate during the period, overcoming expected disruptions from the rainy season. Total saleable copper units produced reached 1,543 tonnes, up 8.7% compared with the same period last year. This figure excludes stockpiled copper fine concentrate at… Read More Here

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

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Constance0 comment

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 Constance0 comment

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 admin0 comment

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 admin0 comment

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 Constance0 comment

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 Constance0 comment

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