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Zambia to Add 740 MW of Solar Power as President Hichilema Pushes Renewable Energy Drive 1 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Zambia to Add 740 MW of Solar Power as President Hichilema Pushes Renewable Energy Drive

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Zambia Announces Major Solar Expansion to Combat Power Shortages and Achieve 1,000 MW Target President Hakainde Hichilema has unveiled ambitious plans to tackle Zambia’s chronic power shortages through a major shift toward renewable energy, announcing that over 740 megawatts (MW) of new solar capacity will come online within the next 12 months. Speaking during the Fifth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly, President Hichilema acknowledged the impact of electricity outages on both citizens and businesses. “We feel the pain and frustration of power outages faced by our citizens, which include… Read More Here
Zambia Revenue Authority Seizes Millions in Crackdown on Non-Compliant Mining Firms 2 Mining in Zambia Mining tax 

Zambia Revenue Authority Seizes Millions in Crackdown on Non-Compliant Mining Firms

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Zambia Revenue Authority Cracks Down on Tax Evasion in Mining Sector, Seizes K3.7M and US$3,091 The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has seized over K3.7 million and US$3,091 in suspected undeclared income during an enforcement operation targeting four non-compliant mining companies in Kasempa District. The operation, conducted by ZRA’s Investigation Department, focused on Katenge Resources Ltd, Ken Reliable, Sunion Investment, and Sino Octascene, as part of the authority’s broader efforts to combat tax evasion and ensure compliance with tax laws. During the raid, Huang Qingyi, a director of Sino Octascene, was… Read More Here
Firering Restarts Limeco Quicklime Plant in Zambia and Secures 10-Year Mining Licence 3 Mining in Zambia 

Firering Restarts Limeco Quicklime Plant in Zambia and Secures 10-Year Mining Licence

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Firering Boosts Zambia Quicklime Output with Licence for 50+ Years of Production AIM-listed Firering Strategic Minerals has restarted operations at its Limeco quicklime facility in Zambia following upgrades to its kilns, while also securing a ten-year mining licence for its Tier 1 limestone deposit—expected to sustain more than 50 years of production. The company announced that Kiln 1, which first came online earlier this year, has been refurbished with a new induced draft fan motor and variable speed drive, enabling a steady throughput of 45 to 50 tonnes per day.… Read More Here
US Backs Zambia’s Copper and Cobalt Expansion to Counter China’s Dominance 4 Mining in Zambia Battery Metals Cobalt Copper 

US Backs Zambia’s Copper and Cobalt Expansion to Counter China’s Dominance

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USTDA Funds $1.4M Metalex Study to Boost Zambia’s Copper and Cobalt for US Supply Chains The United States is intensifying efforts to secure critical minerals outside China’s control, backing the expansion of a copper and cobalt facility in Zambia. On Thursday, the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded a $1.4-million grant to Metalex Africa, a subsidiary of Texas-based Metalex Commodities, to finance a feasibility study for expanding its Kazozu mine in Zambia’s North-Western Province. The study will assess the potential to produce up to 25,000 additional metric tonnes of… Read More Here
FQM BACKS ZAMBIA’S ENERGY AGENDA TO POWER 3 MILLION TONNES OF COPPER PRODUCTION  5 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Energy 

FQM BACKS ZAMBIA’S ENERGY AGENDA TO POWER 3 MILLION TONNES OF COPPER PRODUCTION 

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First Quantum Minerals (FQM) is investing in Zambia’s energy infrastructure to help the nation achieve its ambitious target of 3 million tonnes of annual copper production. The company emphasised that expanding generation capacity and modernising transmission systems are essential not only for mining growth but also for powering Zambia’s broader economic development and supplying critical minerals for the global energy transition. Speaking at the 2025 Energy Forum for Africa, FQM’s Infrastructure Lead for Zambia, Jed Goldstein, highlighted the company’s dual approach: securing reliable energy for its operations while driving strategic… Read More Here
Zambia Disputes Scale of Toxic Acid Spill from Sino Metals Mine 6 Mining in Zambia 

Zambia Disputes Scale of Toxic Acid Spill from Sino Metals Mine

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Zambia Challenges Claims of Massive Acid Spill at Sino Metals Mine, Launches Cleanup Efforts The Zambian government has rejected an independent estimate of the toxic acid spill from a Chinese-owned copper mine in February, insisting the incident was far smaller than critics claim and that cleanup operations are already in progress. Acting Minister of Green Economy and Environment Collins Nzovu confirmed the government’s support for Sino Metals Leach Zambia Ltd.’s official spill estimate. He dismissed allegations that authorities were downplaying the scale of the disaster. “Based on the records we… Read More Here
KCM Begins $63 Million Excavation for New Pump Station at Konkola Deep Mining Project 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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

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