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KCM Begins $63 Million Excavation for New Pump Station at Konkola Deep Mining Project 1 Mining in Zambia Copper New Mining Projects 

KCM Begins $63 Million Excavation for New Pump Station at Konkola Deep Mining Project

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Konkola Copper Mines Launches $63M Pump Station Project to Unlock 283 Million Tonnes of Copper Resources Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Plc has engaged Australian mining contractor Mancala to commence excavation works for the construction of a new pump station at the Konkola Deep Mining Project (KDMP) in Chililabombwe. The KDMP, home to one of Zambia’s deepest mining shafts at 1,505 meters, sits on one of the world’s richest copper ore bodies with an estimated 291 million tonnes of resource and a projected mine life of over 50 years. The new… Read More Here
Construction of Chapula Polytechnic in Lufwanyama nears completion 2 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Press Release 

Construction of Chapula Polytechnic in Lufwanyama nears completion

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On Saturday 6 September 2025, the Minister of Technology and Science, Hon. Felix Mutati, MP, visited the construction site of the Chapula Polytechnic in Lufwanyama. Once completed, this centre is believed to be Zambia’s first official polytechnic. Kagem Mining Limited (Kagem) commenced construction works on the polytechnic in June last year in fulfilment of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Government in September 2023, in which Kagem committed to the construction of the polytechnic up to a cost of USD 2.5 million (circa ZMW 52.5 million). The Chapula… Read More Here
FQMs’ Trident Operation Launches Kwanzangana to Empower Communities in Zambia 3 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Corporate social responsibility 

FQMs’ Trident Operation Launches Kwanzangana to Empower Communities in Zambia

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FQM Trident Launches Kwanzangana, a Community-Led Development Model for Shared Mining Benefits Kalumbila, Zambia — First Quantum Minerals (FQM), through its Trident operation, has launched Kwanzangana, a pioneering community-driven Corporate Social Investment (CSI) model designed to ensure mining benefits are shared equitably. Derived from the Lunda word for “sharing”, Kwanzangana embodies the principles of fairness, inclusivity, and sustainability by placing local communities at the centre of development decision-making. Under the new model, the Trident Foundation will work with elected community representatives, government officials, and traditional leaders to guide how resources… Read More Here
President Hichilema Calls for Responsible Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining at 2025 ASM Conference 4 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining 

President Hichilema Calls for Responsible Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining at 2025 ASM Conference

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Zambia’s President Hichilema Opens 2025 ASM Conference, Stresses Responsible and Secure Mining Lusaka, Zambia — President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday 9th September 2025 officially opened the 2025 Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Conference at the Mulungushi Conference Centre, held under the theme “Unlocking ASM Potential for Inclusive and Sustainable Development.” In his keynote address, President Hichilema reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to promoting responsible and sustainable mining practices while strengthening security in all mining areas. “No large, medium, or small-scale miner will be permitted to introduce insecurity or criminals into sites such… Read More Here
FQM Champions Health and Inclusivity at 2025 Absa Marathon 5 Mining in Zambia Corporate News 

FQM Champions Health and Inclusivity at 2025 Absa Marathon

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First Quantum Minerals Sponsors 2025 Absa Marathon, Boosting Community Health and Inclusivity First Quantum Minerals (FQM) reaffirmed its commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and community inclusivity by serving as the official sponsor of the 2025 Absa Marathon, which recorded a historic turnout. The marathon underscored the power of sport in fostering national pride and community development. FQM Country Director, Anthony Mukutuma, emphasized that the company’s sponsorship reflects its core values. “At FQM, we believe sport embodies the principles that drive progress – discipline, teamwork, endurance, and determination. Supporting this marathon… Read More Here
Prospect Resources Fast-Tracks Copper Development at Mumbwa Project in Zambia 6 Mining in Zambia Copper New Mining Projects 

Prospect Resources Fast-Tracks Copper Development at Mumbwa Project in Zambia

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Prospect Resources Accelerates Mumbwa Copper Project in Zambia with Maiden 107Mt Resource Australia-listed Prospect Resources is positioning itself as a fast-moving copper developer in Zambia, with Managing Director Sam Hosack telling delegates at the Africa Down Under conference that the company’s Mumbwa project has the scale, grade, and location to support a long-life copper operation. Prospect previously sold its Arcadia lithium project in Zimbabwe in 2022, delivering a strong return to shareholders. The company has since shifted its focus to Zambia’s North-Western Province, home to major operations such as First… Read More Here
ZEMA Cracks Down on Illegal Mining Along Kafue River in Zambia 7 Mining in Zambia 

ZEMA Cracks Down on Illegal Mining Along Kafue River in Zambia

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ZEMA Warns Illegal Miners in Chingola and Chililabombwe Over Kafue River Environmental Threats The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has issued a strong warning to illegal miners operating along the Kafue River in Chingola and Chililabombwe districts, ordering them to halt all unauthorized activities with immediate effect. The directive follows an inspection in the Hippo Pool area, which uncovered serious environmental damage linked to unlawful mining. ZEMA’s findings revealed increased water turbidity, disruption of natural river flow, and potential threats to water quality. “These activities are not only unlawful but… Read More Here
Kansanshi Mine Empowers Young Women Through Copper Jewelry Initiative 8 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Corporate social responsibility 

Kansanshi Mine Empowers Young Women Through Copper Jewelry Initiative

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Kansanshi Mine Art Gallery Empowers Vulnerable Girls with Copper Jewelry Training in Zambia Solwezi, Zambia – First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi Mine is transforming copper into more than a global export—it is shaping futures for vulnerable young women through the Kansanshi Art Gallery, a corporate social responsibility project established in 2020. The gallery runs a two-year goldsmithing course that trains girls from vulnerable backgrounds, including orphans and survivors of abuse, to make fine jewelry from copper. Each cohort admits 10 students, selected through Zambia’s social welfare system and local orphanages, as… Read More Here
Zambian Communities Demand $420 Million Compensation Over Toxic Mine Spill 9 Mining in Zambia Mining safety Safety & Health 

Zambian Communities Demand $420 Million Compensation Over Toxic Mine Spill

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Zambia Mine Spill Victims Seek $420 Million From Sino Metals After Toxic Waste Disaster Communities affected by a massive toxic spill at a Zambian mine in February are demanding $420 million in compensation from Sino Metals Leach Zambia Ltd., a Chinese state-owned company that operates the site. Two separate legal groups issued formal letters of demand to Sino Metals in recent days, according to documents confirmed by their legal representatives. The claims follow reports that the spill — involving highly acidic waste contaminated with toxic heavy metals — may have… Read More Here
Zambia Showcases Mining and Energy Potential at Africa Down Under Conference 10 Mining in Zambia Copper Events & Expos 

Zambia Showcases Mining and Energy Potential at Africa Down Under Conference

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Zambia Positions Itself as “Gem of African Mining” at Africa Down Under 2025 Zambia took the spotlight at this year’s Africa Down Under Conference, where the Zambia Country Showcase, themed “Zambia: The Gem of African Mining”, drew a full house of global investors and industry stakeholders eager to explore the nation’s vast mining and energy opportunities. Opening the session, Dr Hapenga Kabeta, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, delivered a keynote address underscoring Zambia’s immense mineral and energy potential. He extended an open invitation to the… Read More Here

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