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Jubilee Metals Secures Long-Term Feedstock Deal to Boost Copper Production in Zambia 1

Diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals has signed a long-term feedstock supply agreement for its Roan concentrator in Zambia, following successful processing trials of high-grade shallow transition copper ore. Production under the new supply deal has already commenced. “This eight-week trial period has confirmed Roan’s unique ability to process transitional copper reefs, which are widely available both at surface and near-surface levels,” said Jubilee Metals CEO Leon Coetzer. Under the agreement, the Roan concentrator will sustain a run-of-mine (ROM) throughput of 35,000 to 40,000 tons per month, producing 240 to 360… Read More Here

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Minister Kabuswe Commends Progress on FQM’s Kansanshi S3 Expansion

May 28, 2025May 29, 2025 Constance

Minister of Mines and Mineral Development, Hon. Paul Kabuswe, recently conducted a site inspection at First Quantum Minerals’ (FQM) Kansanshi Mining PLC to review progress on the company’s flagship S3 Expansion Project. He was received by FQM Country Manager Dr. Godwin Beene, Kansanshi Mining PLC Assistant General Manager Axel Kottgen, and FQM Corporate Affairs Manager Kyansenga Chitoshi. During the visit, the Minister was briefed on the project’s key milestones and current status. He commended the Kansanshi team for staying on schedule and noted that the visible progress was a clear… Read More Here

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Patriot Resources Acquires High-Grade Sugarloaf Copper Deposit in Zambia

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 Constance

ASX-listed Patriot Resources has announced the acquisition of the high-grade Sugarloaf copper deposit, located in the Mumbwa district of Zambia. The deposit, based on historical drilling data, has an exploration target of between 1.6 million and 2.5 million tonnes at grades ranging from 2.0% to 2.5% total copper, representing an estimated 32,000 to 62,500 tonnes of contained copper. Sugarloaf lies just 4.4 km southeast of Sinomine’s Kitumba copper deposit and its under-construction smelter, which Patriot plans to use for ore processing. “Upon completion of this acquisition, Patriot will hold a… Read More Here

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Kansanshi Mine Expansion Nears Completion with Copper Output Set to Rise

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 Constance

The expansion of the Kansanshi copper and gold mine near Solwezi in Zambia’s North-Western Province is now 80% complete, according to the mine’s Assistant General Manager, Axel Kotten. The upgrade, known as the S3 Expansion Project, aims to significantly increase the mine’s output, reinforcing Zambia’s role as a global copper powerhouse. Minister of Mines and Mineral Development, Hon. Paul Kabuswe, recently visited the site to assess progress and reaffirm the government’s commitment to supporting the mining sector’s growth. Once complete, the expansion is expected to greatly enhance copper production and… Read More Here

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Grizzly Mining’s Dubai Auction Nets $24.8M from Zambian Emeralds

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Constance

Grizzly Mining, a leading Zambian rough emerald producer, has announced revenue of $24.8 million from its most recent international emerald auction held in Dubai this past May. The auction featured medium- to high-grade rough emeralds sourced from the company’s flagship Grizzly Emerald Mine in Zambia. Of the 112 lots offered, 105 were sold—representing a 93.75% success rate—amounting to a total of 1.49 million carats sold. A standout of the event was the sale of the remarkable 6,620-carat Pilala stone, a vivid green emerald with exceptional transparency and intense fluorescent colour.… Read More Here

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Lobito Corridor Platform Launched to Drive $1 Billion Investment in African Growth

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 Constance

The Angola Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSDEA), in partnership with entrepreneur Haim Taib — Founder of the international firm Mitrelli and the Menomadin Group — has launched a $1 billion investment initiative to accelerate development along the Lobito Corridor. This vital trade route spans Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The new initiative, named the Lobito Corridor Impact Development (LCID) platform, will operate as an independent investment vehicle. Its mission is to catalyze industrial and human development through strategic investments in infrastructure, agriculture, education, digital inclusion, and… Read More Here

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Zambia Urged to Align Key Sectors with Mining Ambitions for Sustainable Growth

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 Constance

Zambia’s push to ramp up copper production must be matched by coordinated policy efforts across other critical sectors if the country is to achieve its broader economic development goals, says economic analyst Kelvin Chisanga. While mining remains the backbone of Zambia’s economy, Mr. Chisanga warned that national progress cannot rely on mining alone. He stressed the need to strategically align sectors such as health, tourism, manufacturing, agriculture, transport, and logistics to support and sustain projected mining gains. “Mining output targets demand similar policy interests, efforts, and patterns across other sectors.… Read More Here

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Mining Sector Recovery Boosts Kwacha and Investor Confidence in Zambia

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 Constance

The Advocates for National Development and Democracy (ANDD) say Zambia’s ongoing mining sector reforms are beginning to positively impact the economy, citing the recent appreciation of the Kwacha against the US dollar. ANDD Executive Director Samuel Banda attributed the currency’s recent rise to around 26.7 Kwacha per dollar in part to increased copper production. He praised recent progress in the mining industry, particularly the developments at Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), and commended Vedanta Resources for its commitment to clearing KCM’s legacy debts and outstanding payments to suppliers. Vedanta has confirmed… Read More Here

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KCM ACHIEVES MAJOR MILESTONE IN UNDERGROUND MINING

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 Constance

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has reintroduced raise boring technology at No.3 Shaft – Konkola Mine in Chililabombwe for the first time in 15 years, marking a major milestone in the company’s journey towards safer, more efficient, and future-ready underground mining. Raise boring is a mechanical excavation technique used to create precise vertical or inclined shafts between underground levels, without the need for blasting. It is widely regarded for its safety, speed, and efficiency. This strategic investment, executed in partnership with TUMI Raise Boring, a globally recognized specialist in the technique,… Read More Here

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FQM Secures Renewable Power Deal to Boost Zambia’s Energy Security

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 Constance

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has taken a significant step toward enhancing Zambia’s energy security and sustainability by signing an innovative agreement to source clean, reliable power from the Kariba North Bank Extension (KNBE) energy plant. This landmark deal brings together key partners—ZESCO’s subsidiary Kariba North Bank Extension Power Corporation (KNBE), GreenCo Power Services (GreenCo), and financial institutions Standard Bank Group and Stanbic Bank Zambia—to pioneer a forward-looking energy model that supports both industrial growth and renewable energy development. As part of the arrangement, KNBE secured commercial debt financing from the… Read More Here