Sinomine Seeks $764 Million to Expand African Lithium and Copper Projects 1 Battery Metals Copper Lithium Mining in Zambia 

Sinomine Seeks $764 Million to Expand African Lithium and Copper Projects

China’s Sinomine Raises Up to $764 Million for Zimbabwe Lithium and Zambia Copper Projects Chinese mining and battery materials company Sinomine Resource Group Co. is seeking to raise up to 5.2 billion yuan ($764 million) through a private placement to support the expansion of its critical minerals projects in Africa and China. According to a stock exchange filing released Tuesday, the funds will be used to finance the company’s lithium sulfate project in Zimbabwe, accelerate development of its Kitumba copper mine in Zambia, support a cesium and rubidium project in… Read More Here
Zambia approves limited sulphuric acid exports to DRC as copper smelters resume shipments 2 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Zambia approves limited sulphuric acid exports to DRC as copper smelters resume shipments

Zambia Eases Sulphuric Acid Export Ban as Copperbelt Supply Conditions Improve Zambia has approved the resumption of limited sulphuric acid exports to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after easing restrictions introduced earlier this year, according to the country’s trade minister. The decision allows two major copper producers Chambishi Copper Smelter and Mopani Copper Mines to restart shipments of the key industrial chemical used in copper and cobalt processing. Zambia, Africa’s second-largest copper producer, generates around 2 million metric tons of sulphuric acid annually as a byproduct of smelting operations.… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH Targets Larger Stakes in Zambia’s Mining Assets Under Commercial Expansion Strategy 3 Mining in Zambia Economy Investment News 

ZCCM-IH Targets Larger Stakes in Zambia’s Mining Assets Under Commercial Expansion Strategy

ZCCM-IH to increase minority stakes in Zambia copper mines under commercial terms as it expands royalty-based revenue model Zambia’s state-owned investment company ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) plans to increase its minority stakes in selected mining assets, with any adjustments to be made strictly on commercial terms rather than through compulsory or forced divestments, according to Chief Executive Officer Kakenenwa Muyangwa. The move reflects a broader trend across African resource-rich economies seeking to secure a greater share of revenues from their mineral wealth, particularly as global demand for critical minerals accelerates… Read More Here
Shuka Minerals Launches Phase 1 Drilling at Kabwe No.2 Orebody to Assess Zinc and Critical Mineral Potential 4 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Drilling New Mining Projects 

Shuka Minerals Launches Phase 1 Drilling at Kabwe No.2 Orebody to Assess Zinc and Critical Mineral Potential

Shuka Minerals Begins Drilling at Kabwe Zinc Mine in Zambia to Test Depth Extension and Critical Minerals Shuka Minerals has commenced its Phase 1 diamond drilling programme at the No. 2 orebody of its Kabwe zinc mine in Zambia, marking a key step in assessing the deposit’s depth potential and additional mineral value. The No. 2 orebody is currently open at depth, indicating that mineralisation continues beyond previously mined levels. The initial diamond drill hole will be inclined at 65 degrees and is designed to intersect the orebody beneath existing… Read More Here
Kagem Mining Boosts Zambia’s Gemstone Skills with Lapidary Equipment Donation in Ndola 5 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Corporate social responsibility Gemstones 

Kagem Mining Boosts Zambia’s Gemstone Skills with Lapidary Equipment Donation in Ndola

Kagem Mining Donates Cutting and Polishing Equipment to GPLTC Ndola to Strengthen Zambia’s Gemstone Value Addition Skills Kagem Mining, a subsidiary of Johannesburg- and London-listed Gemfields, has donated gemstone cutting and polishing equipment to the Gemstone Processing and Lapidary Training Centre (GPLTC) in Ndola, Zambia. The initiative is aimed at strengthening skills development and supporting value addition within Zambia’s growing gemstone industry. The donation includes six cutting and polishing machines, one sawing machine, two calibrating machines, as well as a range of accessories and consumables used in lapidary operations. Skills… Read More Here
Barrick Advances Lumwana Super Pit Expansion as Copper Output Rises 6 Mining in Zambia Copper Gold New Mining Projects 

Barrick Advances Lumwana Super Pit Expansion as Copper Output Rises

Barrick’s Lumwana Copper Expansion in Zambia Remains on Track for 2028 Production Target Construction of the Lumwana Super Pit copper expansion project in Zambia remained on schedule and within budget during the first quarter of 2026, mining giant Barrick Gold announced on Monday, 11 May. The company confirmed that the first lift of the mill building wall was successfully completed during the quarter. Mill shells have already been delivered to the site, while the first shipments of structural steel are expected before the end of June. Barrick expects 2026 capital… Read More Here
Zambia Hosts Successful IMRC 2026 as Global Mine Rescue Teams Showcase Life-Saving Skills 7 Mining in Zambia Mining safety 

Zambia Hosts Successful IMRC 2026 as Global Mine Rescue Teams Showcase Life-Saving Skills

IMRC 2026 in Zambia Showcases Global Mine Rescue Excellence and Advances Safety Standards The 14th International Mine Rescue Competition (IMRC 2026), hosted in Zambia, has concluded in Livingstone, bringing together global mining teams in a high-level demonstration of emergency response skills and mine safety excellence. The event combined competitive testing with a strong focus on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the shared goal of improving safety standards across the global mining industry. General Manager of Kansanshi Mining Plc, Meiring Burger, emphasized the importance of prioritising human life over production. “No production… Read More Here
Zambia Introduces Carbon Feed-In Premium Programme to Accelerate Solar Energy and Climate Investment 8 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Zambia Introduces Carbon Feed-In Premium Programme to Accelerate Solar Energy and Climate Investment

Zambia Launches $420 Million Carbon Feed-In Premium Programme to Boost Renewable Energy Investment The Government of Zambia, through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, has launched a Carbon Feed-In Premium Programme (CFIP) aimed at accelerating investment in renewable energy and strengthening national electricity supply. Announced on April 1, 2026, the programme is expected to mobilise around USD 420 million in investment for grid-connected clean energy projects, with a strong focus on solar power integrated with battery energy storage systems. The CFIP is structured as a results-based carbon finance mechanism… Read More Here
Patrick Kangwa Highlights Zambia’s Energy Sector Progress and 10,000MW Power Ambition 9 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Patrick Kangwa Highlights Zambia’s Energy Sector Progress and 10,000MW Power Ambition

Zambia Targets 10,000MW Power Capacity by 2030 as Government Accelerates Energy Sector Reforms Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa says Zambia is making significant progress in the energy sector through reforms, infrastructure investment and increased private sector participation aimed at supporting economic growth. Speaking at the 4th Senior Public Service Management Meeting in Lusaka, Mr Kangwa described energy as the “lifeblood of development” and said government policies had helped attract local and foreign investment into the sector. He highlighted the implementation of the Electricity Open Access Regulations and the launch… Read More Here
ZDA Promotes Zambia’s Investment Potential During High-Level Germany Engagements 10 Mining in Zambia Energy Governance 

ZDA Promotes Zambia’s Investment Potential During High-Level Germany Engagements

Zambia Markets Mining, Energy and Agriculture Investment Opportunities to German Investors The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has promoted the country’s investment opportunities to German and European investors during high-level engagements in Germany aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and attracting foreign direct investment. The ZDA formed part of a Zambian government delegation participating in Development Cooperation negotiations between Zambia and the Federal Republic of Germany for the 2027–2028 cooperation period. The bilateral discussions focused on strategic sectors including governance, agriculture, food and nutrition security, and water development. Business forum highlights investment… Read More Here

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