Mining in Zambia - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Maamba Energy Hands Over New Immigration Office to Support Local Services and Energy Projects 1

Maamba Energy Commissions Immigration Office in Maamba, Zambia, to Boost Service Delivery and Energy Sector Growth Maamba Energy has officially handed over a newly constructed immigration office in Maamba to the Department of Immigration, a move expected to significantly improve public service delivery and support the continued growth of Zambia’s energy sector. The new facility is designed to reduce travel distances, shorten processing times, and streamline immigration procedures for residents of Maamba and surrounding communities. It will also provide critical support to employees and international experts working on Maamba Energy’s… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Electricity

Zambia Launches Subsidy Program to Expand Rural Electricity Access

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 Constance

REA and ZESCO Introduce Last-Mile Connection Fee Subsidy to Boost Rural Electricity Access in Zambia The Rural Electrification Authority (REA), in partnership with ZESCO Limited, has officially launched the Last-Mile Connection Fee Subsidy Programme under the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Transformation in Zambia (ASCENT Zambia) initiative. ASCENT Zambia is a five-year programme supported by a US$200 million World Bank project, complemented by US$250 million in government funding. The initiative aims to accelerate universal access to affordable, reliable, and clean electricity, particularly in rural and peri-urban communities. Under the new… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Corporate News

FQM’s Local Investment Fuels Mukoleku Security’s Rapid Growth

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 Constance

Mukoleku Security Services Grows from Small Startup to Major Employer Through Local Partnerships and Mining Contracts What began as a modest security operation in 2014 with a single bicycle and three guards has grown into a thriving enterprise employing over 500 staff. Mukoleku Security Services, led by founder and Managing Director Howard Mutambakyalo, now holds significant contracts with major mining companies and operates a fleet of vehicles equipped with advanced security technology. Reflecting on the company’s journey, Mr. Mutambakyalo said, “We started with just three guards. Today, we have more… Read More Here

Copper Mining in Zambia New Mining Projects News in Brief

Kitumba Mine on Track to Commence Copper Production in 2026

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 Constance

Kitumba Copper Mine to Begin Production by June 2026, Supporting Zambia’s 3 Million Tonne Target Sino-Mine Kitumba Minerals, located in Mumbwa District, Central Province, is scheduled to commence copper production by June 2026. The government has expressed strong support for the project, highlighting the adoption of state-of-the-art technology and the introduction of new skills to Zambians. Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Siazongo Siakalenge, stated that once operations begin next year, the mine’s projected annual output of 50,000 metric tonnes of copper will make a significant contribution toward Zambia’s goal of… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Technology & Innovation

Zambia Launches Timbuktoo MineTech Hub to Drive Innovation and Sustainable Mining

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 Constance

Zambia Unveils Timbuktoo MineTech Hub to Accelerate Mining Innovation and Economic Transformation Zambia has taken a significant step toward technology-led economic transformation with the official launch of the Timbuktoo MineTech Hub, a collaborative initiative involving the National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR), First Quantum Minerals (FQM), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Launched in Lusaka on Friday, the MineTech Hub represents a strategic public–private partnership designed to position Zambia as a regional centre for mining innovation, sustainable resource development, and industrialisation. The initiative is supported under UNDP’s… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Corporate News

ZAFFICO Shareholders Approve Major Financing and Corporate Name Change

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 Constance

ZAFFICO Secures ZMW475m Financing Approval as Shareholders Endorse Corporate Rebrand Shareholders of Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation Plc have unanimously approved key resolutions authorising significant financing arrangements and a change to the company’s corporate name at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on 15 December 2025. The meeting ratified two facility agreements with Indo Zambia Bank and Absa Bank Zambia, both funded through the Bank of Zambia’s Stability and Resilience Facility. The approvals enable the company to access a combined total of ZMW 475 million to support its expansion… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Energy

Zambia Breaks Ground on Siavonga 100MW Solar Project to Boost Energy Security

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 Constance

Zambia Launches $80m Siavonga 100MW Solar PV Project to Strengthen National Power Supply Zambia has taken a major step toward strengthening national energy security with the groundbreaking of the $80-million Siavonga 100-megawatt Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project, a landmark renewable energy development aimed at enhancing electricity supply and system resilience. Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Energy, Permanent Secretary – Electricity, Engineer Arnold Simwaba, said the project reflects the Government’s commitment to translating energy policy into bankable investments that diversify the country’s power mix, mitigate climate-related risks, and support sustained… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Energy Oil & Gas

Zambia’s Energy Permanent Secretary Tours Tazama Pipeline to Strengthen Fuel Security

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 Constance

Zambia Energy Permanent Secretary Inspects Tazama Pipeline to Reinforce National Fuel Security Zambia’s newly appointed Permanent Secretary for Energy, Professor Ephrahim Munshifwa, has undertaken a familiarisation tour of the Tazama Pipeline to gain firsthand insight into the country’s critical petroleum infrastructure and to reinforce the strategic importance of fuel security. Professor Munshifwa began his visit with a courtesy call at the Provincial Office, where he met with Provincial Permanent Secretary Lawrence Mwanza. He then proceeded to inspect the Tazama storage tanks and the Ndola Fuel Terminal (NFT). During engagements with… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Energy

Africa’s future may well lie in the sun – Mukwandi Chibesakunda, CEO, Zanaco Plc

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 Constance

Across the African continent, one topic increasingly dominates conversations in boardrooms, parliaments and everyday households: energy. When the grid fails and the lights go out, the consequences cascade through industry, education, health services and family life. Energy has therefore moved beyond being a purely economic matter; it has become a deeply political one, shaped by national policies that determine how securely and sustainably the continent will be powered. In the era of climate change, the need for innovative and resilient energy systems has never been more urgent. Zambia is a… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News

Jubilee Metals Accelerates Zambia Copper Growth Strategy as Production Rebounds

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 Constance

Jubilee Metals Reports Strong Copper Production Recovery and Advances Zambia Expansion Plans Zambia-focused copper producer Jubilee Metals has continued to advance its copper growth strategy through a structured investment programme designed to support long-term expansion, the company said in its audited results for the year ended June, published on Wednesday. The investment programme focused primarily on Jubilee’s Roan operations and the Molefe mine, including the expansion of Pit 2. While these investments weighed on copper production during the financial year under review, Jubilee reported that they have already delivered a… Read More Here