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ZESCO Confident in Power Supply Stability as Local Generation Improves

April 19, 2025April 19, 2025 Constance

The Senior Manager of ZESCO’s Lusaka Control Centre, Boniface Syasipa, has welcomed recent improvements in local power generation, describing them as crucial to delivering a more reliable electricity supply to households and businesses across Zambia. Speaking to ZESCO’s in-house media on April 16, Syasipa emphasized that the state-owned utility—responsible for generating about 80% of the country’s electricity—had become more predictable thanks to increased local production. He cited last year’s drought as a key factor that had forced the country to rely more heavily on electricity imports, contributing to supply disruptions.… Read More Here

Sinomine Targets 2026 Copper Production at Zambia’s Kitumba Mine

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 Constance

Sinomine Resource Group has announced plans to begin copper production at its Kitumba Copper Mine in Zambia’s Central Province by September 2026. The update was shared in a company WeChat post on Thursday. Located in the Mumbwa district, the project is expected to receive an investment of $560 million. On Monday, Sinomine commenced stripping operations, which involve the removal of surface soil and rock to access the ore body. This marks a key milestone in the development of the project, which is set to contribute significantly to Zambia’s copper output… Read More Here

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LONG-AWAITED KASHIME COPPER MINE IN MKUSHI GETS GREEN LIGHT FOR DEVELOPMENT

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 Constance

MKUSHI, ZAMBIA – After more than 15 years of anticipation, the Kashime Copper Mine project, located in the Upper Lusemfwa area of Mkushi District, has officially received authorisation to commence mining operations. The milestone marks a significant step forward for Zambia’s mining sector. The project is primarily being developed by Zambian-owned Mimosa Resources, while FQM has committed to finance and conduct further exploration within the licence area. In September 2024, Mimosa Resources announced that it had attracted an initial US$3 million investment from Australian Stock Exchange-listed Zeta Resources to fund… Read More Here

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FQM Invests in Prospect Resources to Advance Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 Constance

Copper producer First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has announced a strategic investment of A$15.2 million in Australia-based battery and electrification metals developer Prospect Resources, acquiring a 15% pro-forma stake and the right to appoint a representative to Prospect’s board. Prospect’s primary focus is the advancement of the Mumbezhi copper project in north-western Zambia, located about 25 km southeast of FQM’s Trident project, which comprises the Sentinel and Enterprise mines in Kalumbila. The investment will help accelerate exploration at Mumbezhi, in line with Zambia’s ambition to reach three million tonnes of copper… Read More Here

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GoviEx Files Draft ESIA for Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 Constance

TSX-listed GoviEx Uranium has submitted a draft Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) to the Zambian Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) for its Muntanga uranium project, marking a major milestone as the project advances from feasibility toward development. ZEMA will now review the draft ESIA and provide feedback and recommendations. GoviEx plans to incorporate this guidance into the final ESIA, which it expects to resubmit for approval in the second half of 2025. This submission follows the recent completion of a positive feasibility study that confirmed Muntanga as a robust, shallow… Read More Here

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Zambia Cuts Solar Project Approval Time to 48 Hours to Boost Clean Energy Investment

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 Constance

Zambia’s Ministry of Energy has announced a dramatic reduction in the approval time for solar project applications—from six months to just 48 hours—as part of efforts to attract private sector investment and accelerate renewable energy development. The fast-tracked process aims to support the government’s goal of adding 1,000 MW of solar power to the national grid by 2025. With hydropower currently dominating Zambia’s energy mix and severe droughts in 2024 significantly reducing output, the government is pushing to diversify the country’s energy sources, enhance grid resilience, and improve access to… Read More Here

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EU Highlights Lobito Corridor’s Role in Boosting Trade and Youth Opportunities in Southern Africa

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 Constance

The Lobito Corridor can strengthen trade and investment opportunities for Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, said the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Angola, Rosário Bento Pais, on Thursday in Luanda. Speaking at the launch of four EU-funded youth entrepreneurship projects in Luanda, the ambassador emphasized that the corridor has the potential to drive economic diversification and create job opportunities for young people across Angola, Zambia, and the DRC. She noted that the European Union is guided by its Global Gateway strategy—an initiative aimed at mobilizing critical and… Read More Here

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President Hichilema Calls for Cheaper Capital and Seamless Trade at Land-Linked Zambia Conference

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 Constance

President Hakainde Hichilema has urged for more affordable access to capital to support infrastructure development across Zambia and Africa. Speaking during the Land-Linked Zambia Conference held in Lusaka this week, President Hichilema emphasized the importance of investing in nonstop border posts to facilitate the uninterrupted flow of trade and business across the continent. He stressed that meaningful progress in infrastructure development requires strong collaboration with the private sector. “It is disheartening that Africa has the lowest levels of intra-trade and investment,” he said, calling for a change in this trend… Read More Here

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Zambia and Angola Sign Strategic Transport Agreements at Land-Linked Zambia Conference

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 Constance

During the Land-Linked Zambia Conference held at Ciela Resort in Lusaka last week, Zambia and Angola signed two landmark agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation in the transport sector. The first is an intergovernmental agreement to develop the 830-kilometre Lobito Corridor, a vital infrastructure project that will link Zambia to Angola’s Atlantic coast. Once completed, the corridor is expected to significantly boost regional trade, improve logistics, and foster economic integration across Southern Africa. The second agreement focuses on aviation, establishing a regulatory framework to facilitate international air travel between the two… Read More Here

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Arc Minerals Acquires Chingola Copper Project in Zambia

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 Constance

London-listed Arc Minerals has signed a binding agreement for its Zambian subsidiary, Foreland Minerals, to acquire the Chingola Copper Project in Zambia’s Copperbelt from Brxton Construction. “This acquisition marks another important step in Arc’s strategy to strengthen our footprint in the Zambian Copperbelt. We’ve pursued this highly competitive asset for the past 18 months,” said Arc Chairperson Nick von Schirnding. Located in the north-eastern Copperbelt, the 311 km² licence area sits near major operations such as Vedanta Resources’ Nchanga Mine and Moxico Resources’ Mimbula Mine. The region is noted for… Read More Here