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KCM Unveils First SCADA System to Enhance Power Efficiency and Cut Energy Costs 1 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Energy 

KCM Unveils First SCADA System to Enhance Power Efficiency and Cut Energy Costs

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Konkola Copper Mines Launches New SCADA Energy Management System to Boost Efficiency and Save Nearly $1 Million Monthly Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has commissioned its first Maximum Demand Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, a major technological upgrade aimed at improving energy management across its operations. Installed in partnership with BBEnergy at a cost of US$265,000, the system will monitor and control power demand across multiple substations, helping the company optimise energy use and significantly reduce operational expenses. During the launch at the Central Energy Control Room in Nchanga,… Read More Here
FQM Invests K3.5 Million to Modernise North-Western Provincial Library in Solwezi 2 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Corporate social responsibility 

FQM Invests K3.5 Million to Modernise North-Western Provincial Library in Solwezi

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Kansanshi Mine Boosts Zambia’s Literacy Drive Through Major Digital Library Renovation in Solwezi First Quantum Minerals (FQM), through its Kansanshi Mine, has invested over K3.5 million to fully modernise the North-Western Provincial Library in Solwezi, transforming it into a safe, digital, and inclusive learning hub designed to strengthen literacy and education across the region. The newly upgraded facility—now formally handed over to the government—forms part of FQM’s extensive infrastructure development programme, which includes the construction of classroom blocks, clinics, the renovation of Solwezi Technical Secondary School, Kimakolwe and Muyoya Primary… Read More Here
Zambia Launches New Minerals Regulation Commission to Reform Mining Sector 3 Mining in Zambia 

Zambia Launches New Minerals Regulation Commission to Reform Mining Sector

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Zambia Establishes New Minerals Regulation Commission to Overhaul Mining Licensing, Safety, and Environmental Oversight The Government of Zambia has officially launched the Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC), marking one of the most significant institutional reforms within the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development in recent years. According to a statement by Ministry Principal Public Relations Manager Shamwinda Tembo, the MRC—established through an Act of Parliament—will function as an independent statutory body responsible for regulating the country’s mining sector. The Commission will assume several core responsibilities previously carried out by the Ministry,… Read More Here
Zambia’s Copper Sector Rebounds Amid Strong Prices and Renewed Investment 4 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Zambia’s Copper Sector Rebounds Amid Strong Prices and Renewed Investment

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Zambia Positioned for Long-Term Gains as Global Copper Demand Accelerates Zambia’s copper industry is entering a pivotal period of renewal and expansion. After several years of fluctuating output and wavering investor confidence, the sector is now showing clear signs of recovery. Production is rising, mining operations are stabilizing, and refined copper exports are steadily improving. This momentum is being driven by strong global copper prices, better plant efficiency, and increased ore throughput at several key mines. However, despite the positive trajectory, the sector still faces significant challenges. Energy supply remains… Read More Here
TAZARA Revitalisation Set to Safeguard Zambia’s Road Infrastructure 5 Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics 

TAZARA Revitalisation Set to Safeguard Zambia’s Road Infrastructure

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Zambia Plans Major Cargo Shift to Rail as Part of TAZARA Rehabilitation Strategy Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says the ongoing revitalisation of the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) will significantly reduce the volume of heavy cargo transported by road, helping preserve the country’s road infrastructure. Speaking in the National Assembly in response to a question from Shiwang’andu Member of Parliament Stephen Kampyongo, Mr. Tayali explained that heavy cargo is one of the leading causes of road degradation. Shifting these loads to the railway will therefore play a crucial role… Read More Here
EITI International Team Visits Kansanshi Mine as Part of Zambia’s Transparency Validation 6 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

EITI International Team Visits Kansanshi Mine as Part of Zambia’s Transparency Validation

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Zambia’s Kansanshi Mining Hosts EITI Delegation in Ongoing Transparency and Governance Review A delegation from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) International Secretariat visited Kansanshi Mining PLC in Solwezi as part of Zambia’s ongoing EITI Validation process. The exercise evaluates how effectively Zambian mining companies and government institutions adhere to global standards of transparency and governance in the extractive sector. The visiting team included Ahmed Zouari, Validation Lead; Edwin Wuadom Warden, EITI Country Manager; Sebastian Sahla, EITI Policy Manager; and Nyasha Vera, EITI Communications Officer. They were joined by Zambia… Read More Here
President Hichilema Urges Faster Completion of Tanzania-Zambia Power Interconnector 7 Mining in Zambia Energy 

President Hichilema Urges Faster Completion of Tanzania-Zambia Power Interconnector

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Zambia Calls for Accelerated Tanzania-Zambia Power Interconnector to Address Mining Sector Energy Shortage President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed concern over the slow progress of the Tanzania-Zambia power interconnector project, emphasizing that Zambia urgently needs electricity that Tanzania currently has in surplus. Speaking during a bilateral meeting with a European Union delegation on Wednesday, President Hichilema stressed that the project is critical for Zambia’s growing economy and energy security. “We appreciate your support, but we are seriously concerned about the pace. Tanzania has excess power, and we need it here—we can… Read More Here
EU Commits €50 Million to Rehabilitate Zambia’s Livingstone–Ndola Railway 8 Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics 

EU Commits €50 Million to Rehabilitate Zambia’s Livingstone–Ndola Railway

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EU Funds Livingstone–Ndola Railway Rehabilitation to Boost Zambia’s Regional Trade and Mining Logistics The European Union has committed €50 million to rehabilitate the railway line from Livingstone to Ndola, a major investment expected to strengthen regional trade corridors and reduce transport costs across Zambia and Southern Africa. The announcement followed a tour of the Ngwerere–Lusaka rail section by European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Sikela, who reiterated the EU’s long-standing support for Africa’s infrastructure development agenda. “Modernising Zambia’s logistics infrastructure will strengthen not only the country’s economy but also Europe’s… Read More Here
Zambia’s Energy Reforms Attract EU Investors as President Hichilema Calls for Increased Private Sector Participation 9 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Zambia’s Energy Reforms Attract EU Investors as President Hichilema Calls for Increased Private Sector Participation

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Zambia’s Energy Sector Reforms Spark Renewed Investor Interest, Hichilema Says President Hakainde Hichilema says the reforms his administration has introduced across key sectors are creating new investment opportunities that did not exist before, particularly within the energy industry. He noted that policy measures such as Open Access and Net Metering have opened the power sector to greater private sector participation in both electricity generation and supply. Speaking at State House during a meeting with Zambia’s Honorary Consuls to several European Union countries—who were accompanied by a delegation of private sector… Read More Here
Dangote Group Seeks Partnership with Zambia to Boost Energy Supply and Local Value Addition 10 Mining in Zambia Coal Energy 

Dangote Group Seeks Partnership with Zambia to Boost Energy Supply and Local Value Addition

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Aliko Dangote Meets President Hichilema to Discuss Coal, Energy Investment, and Industrialization in Zambia The Dangote Group has expressed its readiness to partner with Zambia to harness the country’s coal deposits as part of efforts to help address the national electricity deficit. Group President Aliko Dangote met with President Hakainde Hichilema at State House to discuss potential collaborations focused on adding value to Zambia’s raw materials and expanding energy production. Mr. Dangote emphasized the Group’s interest in working with the Zambian government to promote local processing before export, noting that… Read More Here

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