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Zambia Tightens Copper Export Rules to Push Local Processing 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

Zambia Tightens Copper Export Rules to Push Local Processing

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Zambia Restricts Raw Copper Exports as It Pushes Chinese Firms to Build Local Processing Plants Zambia is moving to restrict exports of raw copper as the country steps up efforts to process and manufacture more of its mineral resources domestically, with Chinese industrial companies among those being encouraged to establish production facilities locally. The policy reflects Zambia’s growing push to move beyond mining and concentrate production towards higher-value manufacturing that can create jobs, strengthen industrial capacity and generate greater economic returns from the country’s copper resources. Zambian officials are negotiating… Read More Here
Zambia Pushes for Pan-African Minerals Exchange to Boost Local Value Addition 2 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Zambia Pushes for Pan-African Minerals Exchange to Boost Local Value Addition

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Zambia Pushes Pan-African Minerals Exchange to Boost Local Mineral Value Addition Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, is pushing for the creation of a pan-African minerals and metals exchange aimed at helping African countries capture greater economic value from their natural resources. The proposed exchange would give African producers greater control over mineral trading while supporting local processing, manufacturing and value addition, according to Jito Kayumba, Hichilema’s adviser on finance and investment. “The desire of many young Zambians, as well as many Africans across the continent, is to be greater participants in… Read More Here
Firering Advances Limeco Quicklime Project as Zambia Operation Moves Toward Full Production 3 Mining in Zambia Limestone 

Firering Advances Limeco Quicklime Project as Zambia Operation Moves Toward Full Production

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Limeco Quicklime Project Expands Production Capacity as Firering Increases Stake in Zambia Operation Aim-listed Firering Strategic Minerals has begun hot commissioning Kiln 3 at its Limeco quicklime project in Zambia following the completion of planned refurbishment works, marking further progress toward expanding commercial production. With three kilns now operating, Firering said the project is moving beyond break-even production and is positioned to become one of Zambia’s leading producers of high-quality lime for the mining, construction, agriculture, and industrial sectors. The company has successfully restarted the gasifier and returned Kilns 1… Read More Here
Zambia’s K360 Million Chikankata Road Upgrade Advances as Construction Reaches 35% Completion 4 Mining in Zambia Infrastructural Development 

Zambia’s K360 Million Chikankata Road Upgrade Advances as Construction Reaches 35% Completion

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Chikankata Road Upgrade Reaches 35% Completion as Zambia Expands Southern Province Infrastructure Construction works to upgrade the Chikankata Road in Southern Province to bituminous standard have reached 35% completion, according to the Road Development Agency (RDA). The K360 million project, which commenced in September 2025, is expected to be completed by February 2027. RDA Southern Province Roads Engineer Namalala Chilala said the project is progressing steadily despite facing some implementation challenges. Engineer Chilala said earthworks have been completed on approximately 20 kilometres of the 35-kilometre road, representing significant progress toward… Read More Here
President Hichilema Highlights Lusaka–Ndola Dual Carriageway Progress Under PPP Model 5 Mining in Zambia Infrastructural Development 

President Hichilema Highlights Lusaka–Ndola Dual Carriageway Progress Under PPP Model

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Zambia President Says US$650 Million Lusaka–Ndola Road Project Advances Without Government Debt Burden President Hakainde Hichilema has highlighted progress on the Lusaka–Ndola Dual Carriageway, saying the project is being delivered through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement without placing a direct financial burden on the Zambian government. The President said the approximately US$650 million project represents a different financing approach from previous plans, which he claimed would have required government funding exceeding US$1 billion. Speaking during a public engagement at 10 Miles, President Hichilema said construction of the dual carriageway is… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH and Zambia Govt Advance Plans for Gold Trading Centres to Formalise Artisanal Mining 6 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining Gold 

ZCCM-IH and Zambia Govt Advance Plans for Gold Trading Centres to Formalise Artisanal Mining

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Zambia Moves to Formalise Gold Sector as ZCCM-IH Plans Trading Centres for Small-Scale Miners ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) is working with the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development on plans to establish gold trading centres in areas where artisanal and small-scale gold mining activities are being formalised. ZCCM-IH Board Chairperson Phesto Musonda said the initiative is part of the company’s commitment to supporting the growth of Zambia’s gold and manganese sectors while ensuring that mineral resources contribute more effectively to national economic development. The proposed gold trading centres will provide… Read More Here
Zambia Expands Renewable Energy Capacity with 100MW Chisamba II Solar Plant 7 Mining in Zambia Energy News in Brief 

Zambia Expands Renewable Energy Capacity with 100MW Chisamba II Solar Plant

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Zambia Doubles Chisamba Solar Capacity to 200MW to Support Mining and Energy Security Zambia has strengthened its renewable energy capacity with the commissioning of the 100MW Chisamba II Solar Power Plant, expanding the Chisamba Solar Complex to 200MW. The project represents a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to diversify its energy mix, improve electricity reliability and reduce dependence on hydropower. Commissioned by President Hakainde Hichilema in Chisamba District, Central Province, the second phase of the solar complex supports Zambia’s broader ambition to increase electricity generation capacity to 10,000MW by… Read More Here
DR Congo-Zambia Kasomeno-Kasenga-Chalwe Corridor Set for 2027 Opening 8 Mining in Zambia Infrastructural Development Mining in DRC 

DR Congo-Zambia Kasomeno-Kasenga-Chalwe Corridor Set for 2027 Opening

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New DR Congo-Zambia Road Corridor to Ease Trade Bottlenecks with 2027 Opening Target A new transport corridor linking the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia is expected to open in 2027 if construction remains on schedule. The Kasomeno-Kasenga-Chalwe corridor is being developed under a concession awarded jointly by the two countries to GED Africa and includes a major bridge over the Luapula River, a cross-border road link and a one-stop border post. Located in Haut-Katanga province in the DRC, the project is designed to provide an alternative route to… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH Appoints UK and Zambian Advisers to Support Global Growth Strategy 9 Mining in Zambia Economy Investment News 

ZCCM-IH Appoints UK and Zambian Advisers to Support Global Growth Strategy

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ZCCM Investments Holdings appoints Bowsprit Partners and Stockbrokers Zambia as advisers to strengthen its international market presence, improve liquidity and support its long-term growth strategy Zambian mining and investment company ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) has appointed London-based corporate advisory firm Bowsprit Partners as its financial adviser and corporate broker in the United Kingdom, effective immediately. The company has also appointed Stockbrokers Zambia as its financial adviser for the optimisation of its listing on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE). The appointments form part of ZCCM-IH’s broader strategy to improve market visibility,… Read More Here
Shuka Minerals Advances Kabwe Exploration as Eighth Drill Hole Confirms Zinc and Copper Potential 10 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Drilling New Mining Projects Zinc 

Shuka Minerals Advances Kabwe Exploration as Eighth Drill Hole Confirms Zinc and Copper Potential

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Shuka Minerals Completes Eighth Drill Hole at Zambia’s Kabwe Mine, Identifies Copper and Zinc Mineralisation Shuka Minerals has completed its eighth exploration drill hole at the Kabwe Zinc Mine in Zambia, with early results continuing to highlight the potential of previously underexplored sections of the historic mining area. The completed drill hole, known as KBDD08, targeted the Speaks and Mine Club zones, located about 1 km north-west of the Pit 2 area where the company has previously conducted exploration activities. The drilling programme is aimed at improving understanding of the… Read More Here

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