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Zambia Positioned as Key Player in Africa’s Rail Expansion 1 Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics 

Zambia Positioned as Key Player in Africa’s Rail Expansion

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Zambia Key to Africa’s Rail Growth: South Africa Highlights TAZARA and Regional Corridors South Africa’s Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has highlighted Zambia’s pivotal role in Africa’s rail transformation, emphasizing the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) and other regional corridors as essential drivers of trade and economic growth. Speaking at the Southern African Railways Association (SARA) International Rail Conference 2025 on Tuesday, Creecy called for a decisive shift from planning to implementation across the continent’s railway sector. She stressed that rail transport must become a key catalyst for continental integration, economic… Read More Here
WEF Report Urges Investment in Southern Africa’s Critical Minerals for Global Energy Transition 2 Battery Metals Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia 

WEF Report Urges Investment in Southern Africa’s Critical Minerals for Global Energy Transition

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Southern Africa Must Attract More Investment in Critical Minerals to Drive Global Clean Energy, WEF Report Finds A new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) emphasizes the urgent need to unlock investment in Southern Africa’s critical minerals to meet rising global demand for clean energy and low-carbon technologies. Launched on August 29, the report identifies key financing gaps in the region and showcases concrete case studies that can guide efforts to accelerate investment, support inclusive local growth, and position Southern Africa as a cornerstone of the global energy transition.… Read More Here
Zambia’s Inflation Eases to 12.6% in August 2025 3 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Zambia’s Inflation Eases to 12.6% in August 2025

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Zambia Inflation Slows to 12.6% in August 2025 as Food and Fuel Prices Moderate Zambia’s annual inflation rate slowed to 12.6 percent in August 2025, down from 13 percent in July, according to the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats). In its monthly bulletin, ZamStats attributed the moderation to lower price increases across both food and non-food items. Acting Statistician General Sheila Mudenda reported that annual food inflation for August stood at 14.9 percent, compared with 15.3 percent in July. “This means that food prices, on average, increased by 14.9 percent between… Read More Here
Zambia Urges $11.6 Billion Investment to Meet 2030 Electricity Demand 4 Mining in Zambia Electricity Energy 

Zambia Urges $11.6 Billion Investment to Meet 2030 Electricity Demand

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Zambia needs $11.6B Investment in Renewables and Power Infrastructure to Meet Rapidly Growing Electricity Demand Zambia will require US$11.6 billion in investments by 2030 to expand electricity generation and meet rapidly growing national demand, Energy Minister Makozo Chikote has announced. Speaking through Director of Energy Mafayo Ziba at the official opening of the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Energy + Storage Summit Zambia 2025, Minister Chikote emphasized that the country’s energy sector is at a decisive moment. He urged investors to explore opportunities in renewables, energy storage, and industrial power solutions.… Read More Here
Africa Poised to Become Global Hub for Critical Minerals and Industrial Growth 5 Mining in Zambia Battery Metals Cobalt Copper Mining in DRC 

Africa Poised to Become Global Hub for Critical Minerals and Industrial Growth

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Africa Poised to Lead Global Critical Minerals Market with Strategic Industrial Transformation African nations have the opportunity to leverage their critical mineral resources to move beyond traditional extraction models and capture far greater value across the entire mining-to-manufacturing value chain. A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Africa, titled “Africa’s Critical Minerals Moment: A Strategic Blueprint for Sovereign, Sustainable, and Scalable Growth”, highlights the continent’s potential as a central player in the global critical minerals market, as demand is expected to more than double by 2040. Africa hosts some… Read More Here
Gold Discovery in Mfuwe Prompts Govt to Ensure Structured Mining 6 Gold Mining in Zambia 

Gold Discovery in Mfuwe Prompts Govt to Ensure Structured Mining

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Gold Found in Mfuwe, Zambia: Government Pledges Safe and Legal Mining Practices The Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Chipoka Mulenga, has announced the discovery of gold in Mfuwe constituency, Lavushimanda District, Muchinga Province. The find has already begun attracting people to the area. Minister Mulenga explained that the New Dawn administration is committed to ensuring that mining activities in Mfuwe are carried out in a structured and inclusive manner. He emphasized that local communities will directly benefit from the discovery through fair participation, safe working conditions, and access to… Read More Here
FQM Shelves Plan to Sell Zambian Copper Stakes After $1B Gold-Streaming Deal 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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

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