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President Hichilema Reaffirms Commitment to Transform Zambia’s Mining Sector

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 Constance

Hakainde Hichilema Pledges Sustainable and Inclusive Transformation of Zambia’s Mining Industry at the 2025 Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transforming Zambia’s mining sector into a key driver of inclusive growth, sustainability, and national prosperity. Speaking at this year’s Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka, held under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Wealth – Advancing Sustainable Mining, Beneficiation and Value Addition,” President Hichilema said the event’s focus aligns closely with Zambia’s renewed mining agenda — one that seeks to transition the nation from a… Read More Here

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Kansanshi Operations Centre Sets the Standard for Smart Mining in Africa

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 Constance

Zambia’s Kansanshi Operations Center Sets the Standard for Smart and Sustainable Mining in Africa In the global race to modernize resource extraction, Zambia’s Kansanshi Mine has emerged as a quiet powerhouse. Its newly commissioned Operations Center is not just another control room—it is the digital brain of the mine, the command hub from which every part of the vast operation is monitored, connected, and optimized. From this state-of-the-art facility, engineers and operators oversee everything: the S2 and S3 processing plants, the pits, dispatch systems, haul trucks, engineering, and maintenance. What… Read More Here

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Lobito Corridor Project: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Ahead

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 Constance

Lobito Corridor Project: DRC Pushes for Funding and Skills Development to Boost Regional Trade The Lobito Corridor project, an initiative championed by former U.S. President Joe Biden, aims to construct a railway connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia, and Angola to the port of Lobito. Beyond exporting strategic minerals to the United States, the project seeks to open up Central Africa and strengthen regional trade. Although last September European Union and U.S. experts presented the results of feasibility studies in Kinshasa — particularly regarding the economic model —… Read More Here

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Paul Kabuswe Advocates for Mining Partnerships to Elevate Zambia as a Regional Value-Addition Hub

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 Constance

Minister Paul Kabuswe Urges Mining Industry to Transform Zambia into a Regional Value-Addition Hub Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Hon. Paul Kabuswe, has urged industry leaders and investors to transform dialogue into actionable projects that will elevate Zambia from a mining country into a regional hub for value addition. Speaking at a networking cocktail during the Mining and Investment Insaka on Monday evening in Lusaka, Minister Kabuswe underscored the government’s vision of building a mining sector that not only extracts minerals but also refines them locally — creating jobs… Read More Here

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Jubilee Metals Moves Forward with $90M Sale to Boost Zambian Copper Growth

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 Constance

Jubilee Metals Advances $90M Sale of South African Chrome & PGM Assets to Strengthen Zambian Copper Growth Strategy Jubilee Metals, listed on AIM and AltX, has informed shareholders that the sale process of its South African chrome and platinum group metal (PGM) business is progressing following shareholder approval on August 28. The company has already received the first tranche payment of $15 million. In June, Jubilee announced its decision to divest its South African chrome and PGM operations to focus entirely on its growth opportunities in Zambia. The company received… Read More Here

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Zambia Mining Stakeholders Applaud Reforms as Govt Advances Sector Growth and Transparency

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 Constance

Zambia Mining Stakeholders Praise Government Reforms to Boost Sector Growth Stakeholders in Zambia’s mining sector have applauded recent government reforms, including the repeal of the Mines and Minerals Act, calling them pivotal for transforming the industry. Speaking at the Zambia Mining Conversation 2025, Inonge Mpupuni, Senior Partner of Investments at Buterla Investment Holdings, described the reforms as vital for revitalizing the mining sector and enhancing investment confidence. She also commended the government-led geological survey, highlighting its potential to identify and map Zambia’s critical mineral resources, thereby attracting targeted investments. Aquila… Read More Here

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President Hakainde Hichilema to Officiate 2025 Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 Constance

President Hichilema to Lead 2025 Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka on Sustainable Mining and Local Content Minister of Mines and Mineral Development, Paul Kabuswe, has announced that President Hakainde Hichilema will officiate at the 2025 Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka, set to take place from 7th to 10th October 2025. Speaking at a press briefing ahead of the event, Minister Kabuswe described this year’s Insaka as a pivotal moment for Zambia as it strengthens its position as a trusted and responsible mining investment destination. The event will be held under… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Small-Scale Miners Urge Legal Protection for Local Ownership

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 Constance

SSMAZ Urges Zambia to Enact Laws Protecting Local Mine Ownership as Government Expands ASM Support The Small Scale Miners Association of Zambia (SSMAZ) has called on the government to enact legislation protecting local ownership of small-scale mines, warning that limited access to financing continues to threaten the survival of local operators. Speaking on behalf of the association, SSMAZ President Ngobola Muyembe said a stronger legal framework is needed to prevent small-scale miners from being forced to sell their assets or licenses due to financial constraints. “Many small-scale miners lose their… Read More Here

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China, Zambia, and Tanzania Sign $1.4B Deal to Modernize Tazara Railway

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Constance

China, Zambia, and Tanzania Agree $1.4 Billion Deal to Upgrade Tazara Railway for Copper Transport China, Zambia, and Tanzania have signed a $1.4 billion agreement to modernize the aging Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) line — a vital transport link for moving copper and other resources out of southern Africa. The deal was officially announced by the Zambian government on Monday. A Historic Railway in Need of Renewal Built in the 1970s with Chinese financing and engineering under the leadership of Mao Zedong, the 1,860-kilometre (1,160-mile) Tazara line has long served… Read More Here

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Min’gomba Copper Project Set to Become One of the World’s Richest Underground Copper Deposits

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Constance

Min’gomba Copper Mining Project in Zambia Poised to Become World’s Richest Underground Copper Deposit Chililabombwe, Zambia – The Min’gomba Copper Mining Project is emerging as a potential game-changer for Zambia and the global copper industry, with estimates suggesting it could become one of the richest underground copper deposits in the world. President Hakainde Hichilema shared his optimism about the project, following updates from mining partners KoBold Metals and ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH). The President underscored that Min’gomba is far more than a mining initiative—it is a transformative development that promises… Read More Here