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President Hichilema Aims to Raise Local Mining Participation to 40% Through Local Content Reforms 1 Mining in Zambia Economy 

President Hichilema Aims to Raise Local Mining Participation to 40% Through Local Content Reforms

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Zambia Targets Increased Local Participation in Mining Sector as Government Pushes for Greater Economic Benefits President Hakainde Hichilema’s government is working to increase local participation in Zambia’s mining sector from 20% to 40% as part of efforts to ensure more benefits from mining reach Zambian businesses and communities. The government has introduced a local content policy requiring mining companies to source more goods and services from locally owned suppliers. The policy is expected to create new opportunities for Zambian contractors, suppliers and small businesses while supporting job creation. Speaking in… Read More Here
Zambia Begins K3.2 Billion Rehabilitation of Livingstone-Sesheke Road to Boost Trade and Tourism Connectivity 2 Mining in Zambia Economy Infrastructural Development 

Zambia Begins K3.2 Billion Rehabilitation of Livingstone-Sesheke Road to Boost Trade and Tourism Connectivity

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Livingstone-Sesheke Road Upgrade Begins as Zambia Awards K3.2 Billion Highway Rehabilitation Contracts The long-awaited rehabilitation of the Livingstone-Sesheke Road is set to commence after the Road Development Agency (RDA) awarded contracts worth more than K3.2 billion to upgrade the key transport corridor. The 212-kilometre M10 highway rehabilitation project is expected to significantly improve connectivity between Zambia’s tourism centres, border areas and commercial hubs while strengthening road infrastructure in Livingstone, Sesheke, Kazungula and Mwandi districts. The project has been awarded to Sino-Hydro Corporation Limited, in partnership with Nchifar Enterprises Limited, with… Read More Here
US$300 Million Kafue Multi-Facility Economic Zone Approaches Completion 3 Mining in Zambia Infrastructural Development 

US$300 Million Kafue Multi-Facility Economic Zone Approaches Completion

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Zambia’s US$300 Million Kafue Economic Zone Nears Operation, Set to Drive Manufacturing and Job Creation A US$300 million multi-facility economic zone in Kafue, Zambia, is nearing completion and is expected to begin operations soon, marking a major milestone in the country’s industrial development ambitions. The Golden Baobab Multi-Facility Economic Zone has already attracted a number of companies and investors, with some businesses beginning to install machinery and prepare for commercial operations. Once fully operational, the project is expected to become one of Zambia’s largest industrial investment hubs. Construction of the… Read More Here
Sino Great Chemicals’ MAP Fertiliser Plant in Chilanga Reaches 30% Completion as ZCCM-IH Reviews Progress 4 Mining in Zambia Investment News 

Sino Great Chemicals’ MAP Fertiliser Plant in Chilanga Reaches 30% Completion as ZCCM-IH Reviews Progress

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Sino Great Chemicals’ $361 Million MAP Fertiliser Plant Reaches 30% Construction Milestone, Trial Production Set for August 2027 Construction of Sino Great Chemical Company Limited’s integrated Mono Ammonium Phosphate (MAP) fertiliser plant in Chilanga, Lusaka West, has reached approximately 30% completion, with trial production expected to commence in August 2027. The progress was confirmed during a site visit by ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) Board Chairperson Mr Phesto Musonda and Chief Executive Officer Mr Kakenenwa Muyangwa, who toured the project site to assess the development of the multi-million-dollar fertiliser manufacturing… Read More Here
Africa’s Critical Minerals Draw Global Attention as Demand for AI and Clean Energy Materials Surges 5 Battery Metals Cobalt Copper Lithium Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia 

Africa’s Critical Minerals Draw Global Attention as Demand for AI and Clean Energy Materials Surges

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Africa’s Critical Minerals Draw Global Attention as Demand for AI and Clean Energy Materials Surges Africa is emerging as a key player in the global race for critical minerals, with the continent holding significant deposits of resources essential for artificial intelligence, renewable energy technologies and advanced industries. The continent is estimated to hold a substantial share of the world’s critical mineral reserves, including cobalt, copper, lithium, graphite, manganese and rare earth elements. These minerals are increasingly important for manufacturing electric vehicles, batteries, renewable energy systems, data centres and other technologies… Read More Here
Xtract Resources Advances Silverking Copper-Silver Project as Processing Operations Begin in Zambia 6 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News New Mining Projects 

Xtract Resources Advances Silverking Copper-Silver Project as Processing Operations Begin in Zambia

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Xtract Resources’ Silverking Copper-Silver Project in Zambia Begins Initial Production as Plant Ramp-Up Continues London-listed Xtract Resources has announced that initial production has commenced at the Silverking copper-silver project in Zambia, where its joint venture partner, Oval Mining, has started processing mixed oxide-sulphide ore through the project’s flotation plant. The company said the operation has entered the early production phase, with the processing plant now handling ore from the open pit as the project moves towards higher and more consistent operating levels. Oval has recently upgraded the flotation plant to… Read More Here
Shuka Minerals Expands Kabwe Zinc Exploration After Successful Drilling at Speaks and Mine Club Zones 7 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Exploration New Mining Projects Zinc 

Shuka Minerals Expands Kabwe Zinc Exploration After Successful Drilling at Speaks and Mine Club Zones

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Shuka Minerals Intersects Zinc Mineralisation in Latest Kabwe Drilling Campaign in Zambia Shuka Minerals has reported further progress from its exploration programme at the Kabwe zinc project in Zambia after successfully completing two additional drill holes targeting the previously unmined Speaks and Mine Club zones. The Aim- and AltX-listed company said drill holes KBDD06 and KBDD07 were completed as part of an ongoing exploration campaign designed to test extensions of the Kabwe deposit and investigate mineralisation in areas that have historically remained underexplored. The programme, carried out with geological consultants… Read More Here
Zambia’s Mining Sector Attracts Fresh Investor Interest as Economic Recovery Gains Momentum 8 Mining in Zambia Economy Investment News 

Zambia’s Mining Sector Attracts Fresh Investor Interest as Economic Recovery Gains Momentum

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Zambia Mining Investment Rises as Copper Demand and Economic Reforms Boost Investor Confidence Investor interest in Zambia’s mining sector is increasing as the country’s economic reforms and debt restructuring efforts improve confidence in its long-term growth prospects. Lowani Chibesakunda, Citi’s Chief Executive Officer and Banking Head for Zambia, said the financial services group has seen growing interest from investors in key sectors including mining, energy and agriculture. The renewed attention comes as Zambia continues its economic recovery following the completion of its sovereign debt restructuring process and improvements in its… Read More Here
Prospect Resources Advances Mumbezhi Copper Exploration as Drilling Expands Resource Potential 9 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Drilling Exploration New Mining Projects 

Prospect Resources Advances Mumbezhi Copper Exploration as Drilling Expands Resource Potential

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Prospect Resources Reports Progress at Zambia’s Mumbezhi Copper Project as Drilling Targets New Deposits Australian-listed Prospect Resources says its Phase 3 exploration programme at the Mumbezhi copper project in Zambia is progressing on schedule and within budget, with drilling activities continuing to identify potential extensions to existing mineral resources. The company reported that approximately 20% of planned diamond drilling and 35% of the budgeted aircore drilling programme have been completed. At the flagship Nyungu Central deposit, diamond drilling has focused on the southern section, where ten resource extension holes have… Read More Here
Bank of Zambia Highlights Importance of Foreign Reserves for Economic Stability 10 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Bank of Zambia Highlights Importance of Foreign Reserves for Economic Stability

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Zambia Central Bank Says Strong Foreign Reserves Are Key to Managing Economic Shocks and Inflation Bank of Zambia Governor Dr. Denny Kalyalya has emphasised the importance of maintaining strong foreign reserves, saying they provide a financial cushion during periods of economic uncertainty. Speaking during a media tour at the Zambia International Trade Fair in Ndola, Dr. Kalyalya said foreign reserves help the country respond to major shocks, including natural disasters, health emergencies and global disruptions that affect supply chains. He explained that adequate reserves allow Zambia to continue importing essential… Read More Here

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