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FQM Shelves Plan to Sell Zambian Copper Stakes After $1B Gold-Streaming Deal 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

FQM Shelves Plan to Sell Zambian Copper Stakes After $1B Gold-Streaming Deal

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First Quantum Minerals Retains Zambian Copper Assets Following $1 Billion Gold-Streaming Transaction First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has abandoned plans to sell minority stakes in its Zambian copper mines after a $1 billion gold-streaming deal alleviated balance sheet pressures. Earlier this year, the company had considered divesting minority interests in its Kansanshi and Sentinel operations in Zambia, following the forced closure of its flagship Cobre Panama mine in late 2023. Chief Executive Officer Tristan Pascall said the recent agreement to sell part of Kansanshi’s gold output to Royal Gold Inc. has… Read More Here
Zambia’s Kagem Mine Yields 11,685-Carat Emerald, Gemfields Announces 2 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Gemstones 

Zambia’s Kagem Mine Yields 11,685-Carat Emerald, Gemfields Announces

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Gemfields Discovers Record-Breaking 11,685-Carat Imboo Emerald at Zambia’s Kagem Mine Gemfields has revealed its latest extraordinary find at Kagem Mining – an 11,685-carat emerald named Imboo, meaning “buffalo” in Bemba and Lamba. Weighing 2.337 kilograms, this exceptional gemstone is the largest of outstanding quality ever discovered at the world-renowned Kagem mine in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province. The emerald, recovered from the Chama pit on 3 August 2025, will be featured at Gemfields’ high-quality emerald auction, running until 11 September. All proceeds from the sale will be repatriated to Zambia. Kagem is… Read More Here
Zambia Signs $300M Deal to Electrify Lobito Corridor and Boost Trade by 2030 3 Mining in Zambia Electricity Transport and Logistics 

Zambia Signs $300M Deal to Electrify Lobito Corridor and Boost Trade by 2030

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Zambia’s $300M ZESCO-Anzana Deal to Electrify Lobito Corridor, Boost Trade and Logistics by 2030 The Lobito Corridor, one of Africa’s most strategic trade routes, is set for a major upgrade after Zambia’s power utility ZESCO signed a $300 million agreement with energy firm Anzana to electrify communities and industries along the route. The project, scheduled for completion by 2030, will connect more than two million Zambians to reliable electricity while improving the efficiency and competitiveness of transport and logistics operations. Stretching from the Atlantic port city of Lobito in Angola,… Read More Here
Chinese Chamber Clarifies Suspended Mines Are Not Members, Emphasizes Regulatory Compliance 4 Mining in Zambia 

Chinese Chamber Clarifies Suspended Mines Are Not Members, Emphasizes Regulatory Compliance

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Chinese Chamber Denies Suspended Zambian Mines as Members, Reaffirms Commitment to Legal Compliance The Chinese Chamber of Commerce has confirmed that the two mining companies recently suspended for illegal mineral processing in Zambia are not its members. On 20 August 2025, the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development suspended operations at Sino Octascene Mine and Ken Reliable in Kasempa District after discovering that the firms were processing gold and copper ore without the required mineral processing licenses. Speaking on 21 August, Chamber CEO Eric Shen stated that the organisation does… Read More Here
Zambia and Qatar Sign $19 Billion MoU to Boost Investment and Development 5 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Zambia and Qatar Sign $19 Billion MoU to Boost Investment and Development

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Zambia Qatar $19B MoU: Driving Investment Across Energy, Mining, Agriculture, and Infrastructure On 18 August 2025, Zambia and Qatar signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering 11 key sectors, valued at US$19 billion. The agreement spans energy and oil, banking and finance, housing and urban development, agriculture and food security, mining and minerals, logistics and infrastructure, telecommunications, health, education, tourism, and industrial development. The partnership is expected to drive investment, create jobs, and deliver direct benefits to Zambian citizens. The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of Zambia and Qatar’s Al… Read More Here
KCM Launches $8.1 Million Road Rehabilitation Project 6 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate social responsibility 

KCM Launches $8.1 Million Road Rehabilitation Project

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Konkola Copper Mines Invests $8.1M in Township Road Upgrades to Boost Community Development in Zambia Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has launched a 15.1-kilometre township road rehabilitation project across Chililabombwe, Chingola, and Shibuyunji districts, valued at US$8.1 million. The initiative, part of KCM’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, aims to improve local infrastructure and stimulate economic growth. Of the 15.1 km to be rehabilitated, 3.9 km will be in Chililabombwe, 4.4 km in Chingola, and 7.1 km in Shibuyunji. Key roads include Chililabombwe’s Kamenza Way and Konkola Road, Chingola’s 3rd, 4th,… Read More Here
Mopani Copper Mines Introduces Advanced Water Purification System for Miners 7 Mining in Zambia Copper Mine Safety 

Mopani Copper Mines Introduces Advanced Water Purification System for Miners

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Mopani Copper Mines Launches Water Purification System to Provide Safe Drinking Water Underground Mopani Copper Mines Plc has launched the first phase of its Water Purification System, ensuring miners have reliable access to clean, safe drinking water underground. The system features PXD glass medium filters, water tanks, and automated chlorinators for effective purification. Water flows through a 1,000-litre tank, passes through the filters, and is stored in a 10,000-litre tank for optimal treatment and storage. “This water is treated first at our main treatment plant and then further purified through… Read More Here
Sunion Investments Sets Benchmark in Copper Processing Compliance in Zambia 8 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Sunion Investments Sets Benchmark in Copper Processing Compliance in Zambia

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Zambia’s Sunion Investments Sets Industry Benchmark with High Compliance in Copper Processing The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has commended Sunion Investments Limited for upholding exceptional standards of compliance at its copper processing plant in Kasempa, North-Western Province. Permanent Secretary Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, leading a delegation of officials from the Cabinet Office and Provincial Administration, conducted a thorough inspection of the facility to evaluate adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations. The plant was found to consistently meet industry standards. Inspectors highlighted proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)… Read More Here
Munali Nickel Mine Halts Operations Amid Funding Crisis and Mounting Debt 9 Mining in Zambia Battery Metals Nickel 

Munali Nickel Mine Halts Operations Amid Funding Crisis and Mounting Debt

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Zambia’s Munali Nickel Mine Faces Shutdown as Funding Delays Leave 900 Workers Unpaid and Contractors Withdraw Munali Nickel Mine, operated by Mabiza Resources Limited, has announced severe operational challenges that have forced the suspension of several mining activities, leaving the future of the mine in uncertainty. Nearly 900 employees have gone more than two months without salaries, after shareholders CE Mining (UK) and CTG Jintong (China) failed to provide the promised funding by the July 31, 2025 deadline, mine officials confirmed. The situation worsened when key contractor Epiroc withdrew its… Read More Here
Kansanshi Mine to Double Processing Capacity with New S3 Plant Expansion 10 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Kansanshi Mine to Double Processing Capacity with New S3 Plant Expansion

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Zambia’s Kansanshi Mine to Boost Ore Processing to 53 Million Tons Annually with S3 Plant KANSANSHI Mine Plc is set to double its ore processing capacity from the current 27–28 million tons to approximately 53 million tons annually, following the completion of its S3 plant expansion. Operations Superintendent Patricia Mankubwa said the upgrade will enable the facility to process an additional 25 million tons of ore per year, describing the development as a milestone for the future of mining and Kansanshi’s long-term operations. The project includes four major expansions, notably… Read More Here

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