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Mopani Copper Mine Accelerates Production with Ambitious Year-End Target 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Mopani Copper Mine Accelerates Production with Ambitious Year-End Target

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Mopani Copper Mine to Produce Over 70,000 Metric Tonnes of Copper in 2025 as Zambia’s Mining Sector Gains Momentum Mopani Copper Mine has announced an ambitious production target of more than 70,000 metric tonnes of copper by the end of 2025, signaling a robust recovery and expansion in Zambia’s copper industry. This goal comes as global demand for copper surges, driven by the energy transition, electrification, and growing demand for renewable energy technologies. Chief Executive Officer Charles Sakanya confirmed that production at Mopani is steadily increasing, supported by strategic measures… Read More Here
Zambia’s Ambitious Copper Expansion at Risk Without Skilled Workforce 2 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

Zambia’s Ambitious Copper Expansion at Risk Without Skilled Workforce

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Zambia’s Copper Tripling Plan Moves to the Forefront — but Skills Gap Looms Large Zambia’s ambitious plan to triple copper production by 2031 is now at the center of the nation’s economic agenda. The roadmap, developed jointly by the World Bank Group and the Government of Zambia, outlines how the country can harness its vast copper resources to drive growth and transform its economy. Copper mining has been a cornerstone of Zambia’s economy for over a century, contributing about 15% of GDP and more than 70% of exports. Yet production… Read More Here
Lobito Corridor and Rail Upgrades Set to Transform Africa’s Copper and Cobalt Transport 3 Mining in Zambia Cobalt Copper Mining in DRC Transport and Logistics 

Lobito Corridor and Rail Upgrades Set to Transform Africa’s Copper and Cobalt Transport

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Billions Flow Into African Railways as Global Powers Compete for Critical Minerals Billions of dollars are being poured into railway expansion and upgrades across Africa to improve the transport of critical minerals such as copper, cobalt, tantalum, and coal from landlocked mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Botswana, and Zambia to global markets. Major Railway Projects Underway Several large-scale projects are driving this transformation: Trans-Kalahari Railway (1,500 km): Designed to link Botswana’s coal and mineral reserves to export hubs. TAZARA Upgrade (1,860 km): A proposed $1.4 billion… Read More Here
MAAMBA SIGNS 100 MW SOLAR DEAL AND $300MN AGRO DEALS WITH GRZ 4 Mining in Zambia Energy Partnership 

MAAMBA SIGNS 100 MW SOLAR DEAL AND $300MN AGRO DEALS WITH GRZ

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ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) and Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) join forces to accelerate renewable energy development MAAMBA, ZAMBIA – The Government of Zambia has formalised a partnership with Maamba Solar Energy Limited to implement a 100 MW solar power project at Maamba, Sinazongwe District. The signing ceremony, held at the Mulungushi Conference Centre in Lusaka, brought together key stakeholders including the Ministry of Energy, Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), ZCCM Investments Holdings and Maamba Solar Energy Limited (MSEL). Two key agreements were executed at the event, the Implementation Agreement (IA) and… Read More Here
Zambia’s Inflation Falls to 12.3% as Economy Shows Signs of Stability 5 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Zambia’s Inflation Falls to 12.3% as Economy Shows Signs of Stability

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Zambia Records Lowest Inflation in Two Years and Strong Trade Surplus Zambia’s economy is showing encouraging progress, with inflation declining for the third consecutive month. In September, the annual inflation rate fell to 12.3% from 12.6% in August, marking the lowest level in nearly two years and signaling improved economic stability.Strong Trade Performance Beyond inflation, Zambia is also recording gains in external trade. In August, the country achieved a K3.3 billion trade surplus, a sharp rise from July’s K400 million surplus. This improvement reflects stronger export performance and a healthier… Read More Here
MAAMBA 100 MW SOLAR POWER PLANT COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION 6 Mining in Zambia Energy 

MAAMBA 100 MW SOLAR POWER PLANT COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION

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New solar project at Maamba in Southern Province signals bold step in diversifying energy mix and reducing load-shedding. MAAMBA, ZAMBIA – Maamba Solar Energy Limited has launched the construction of a 100 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Maamba, Southern Province, in what the government has described as a “game-changing” step towards ending the power crisis and advancing Zambia’s climate and energy goals. The project was officially launched by the Minister of Energy, Hon. Makozo Chikote, MP, on 22nd September at a groundbreaking ceremony attended by government officials, investors, community… Read More Here
GoviEx Uranium Files Key Environmental Report for Muntanga Project in Zambia 7 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Uranium 

GoviEx Uranium Files Key Environmental Report for Muntanga Project in Zambia

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GoviEx Uranium Advances Muntanga Project with Environmental Report Filing in Zambia TSX-V-listed GoviEx Uranium has formally submitted the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report for its Muntanga uranium project in Zambia to the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA). This follows an earlier draft ESIA submission earlier this year, which ZEMA reviewed without raising objections and subsequently requested GoviEx to proceed with the final filing. A Crucial Step in Project Development Prepared in compliance with Zambian regulations and international best practices, the ESIA is a fundamental requirement for securing an… Read More Here
Zambia Launches First Geological Survey Digital Store to Boost Mining Transparency and Investment 8 Mining in Zambia 

Zambia Launches First Geological Survey Digital Store to Boost Mining Transparency and Investment

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Zambia Unveils Geological Survey Digital Platform to Modernize Mining Data and Attract Investors The Government of Zambia has officially launched the country’s first-ever Geological Survey Department (GSD) Digital Store, a landmark step in national digital transformation and smarter natural resource management. The launch ceremony was held at the Taj Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka. Speaking at the event, Ms. Kasali Musenge, Acting National Coordinator of the Smart Zambia Institute, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to hosting and managing the platform locally. “This initiative underscores our dedication to building home-grown digital solutions that… Read More Here
Zambia to Add 740 MW of Solar Power as President Hichilema Pushes Renewable Energy Drive 9 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Zambia to Add 740 MW of Solar Power as President Hichilema Pushes Renewable Energy Drive

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Zambia Announces Major Solar Expansion to Combat Power Shortages and Achieve 1,000 MW Target President Hakainde Hichilema has unveiled ambitious plans to tackle Zambia’s chronic power shortages through a major shift toward renewable energy, announcing that over 740 megawatts (MW) of new solar capacity will come online within the next 12 months. Speaking during the Fifth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly, President Hichilema acknowledged the impact of electricity outages on both citizens and businesses. “We feel the pain and frustration of power outages faced by our citizens, which include… Read More Here
Zambia Revenue Authority Seizes Millions in Crackdown on Non-Compliant Mining Firms 10 Mining in Zambia Mining tax 

Zambia Revenue Authority Seizes Millions in Crackdown on Non-Compliant Mining Firms

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Zambia Revenue Authority Cracks Down on Tax Evasion in Mining Sector, Seizes K3.7M and US$3,091 The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has seized over K3.7 million and US$3,091 in suspected undeclared income during an enforcement operation targeting four non-compliant mining companies in Kasempa District. The operation, conducted by ZRA’s Investigation Department, focused on Katenge Resources Ltd, Ken Reliable, Sunion Investment, and Sino Octascene, as part of the authority’s broader efforts to combat tax evasion and ensure compliance with tax laws. During the raid, Huang Qingyi, a director of Sino Octascene, was… Read More Here

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