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Jubilee Metals Moves Forward with $90M Sale to Boost Zambian Copper Growth 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

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

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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
Zambia Mining Stakeholders Applaud Reforms as Govt Advances Sector Growth and Transparency 2 Mining in Zambia 

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

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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
President Hakainde Hichilema to Officiate 2025 Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka 3 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos 

President Hakainde Hichilema to Officiate 2025 Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka

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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
Zambia’s Small-Scale Miners Urge Legal Protection for Local Ownership 4 Mining in Zambia 

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

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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
China, Zambia, and Tanzania Sign $1.4B Deal to Modernize Tazara Railway 5 Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics 

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

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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
Min’gomba Copper Project Set to Become One of the World’s Richest Underground Copper Deposits 6 Mining in Zambia Copper New Mining Projects 

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

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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
Mopani Copper Mine Accelerates Production with Ambitious Year-End Target 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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

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