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Zambia Convenes High-Level Dialogue to Accelerate Energy Sector Reforms 1 Mining in Zambia Electricity Energy 

Zambia Convenes High-Level Dialogue to Accelerate Energy Sector Reforms

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Zambia Holds National Dialogue on Energy Sector Reforms to Improve Electricity Supply, Governance and Investment Zambia has convened a high-level national dialogue aimed at driving urgent reforms in the energy sector to improve electricity supply, strengthen governance and attract investment. The dialogue was organised by the Centre for Trade Policy and Development in partnership with the Ministry of Energy, with support from Diakonia and the Energy for Growth Hub. The meeting brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, civil society, academia and the media. Speaking at the official opening, Permanent… Read More Here
Kagem releases updated ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ figures to 31 December 2025 2 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Gemstones 

Kagem releases updated ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ figures to 31 December 2025

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Kagem Updates G-Factor for Natural Resources Figures for 2025 Year-End Gemfields, which operates Kagem Mining Limited (“Kagem”) in Lufwanyama, is pleased to confirm its ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ figures for Kagem, which now stand at 17% for the 10-year period from 2016 through 2025. The ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ reveals the percentage of natural resource revenue paid to the government of the host country in the form of mineral royalties, corporation tax and, where the relevant government is a shareholder, dividends. First announced in 2021, Gemfields shares its ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ annually in… Read More Here
Epiroc wins large order for underground mining equipment in Zambia 3 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Mining Equipment Press Release 

Epiroc wins large order for underground mining equipment in Zambia

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Stockholm, Sweden: Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won a large order for mining equipment from Mopani Copper Mines Plc in Zambia. The equipment will strengthen productivity and safety at two underground copper mines.  Mopani Copper Mines has ordered a fleet of Epiroc’s Minetruck haulers and Scooptram loaders. The machines will be used to boost production capacity at the mining company’s Nkana and Mufulira mines, which both were formed almost a century ago. The order is valued at around MUSD 20 (MSEK… Read More Here
ZDA Approves US$600,000 Export Fund to Boost Youth Businesses and Local Mining Supply Chains 4 Mining in Zambia Investment News 

ZDA Approves US$600,000 Export Fund to Boost Youth Businesses and Local Mining Supply Chains

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Zambia Launches US$600,000 Export Development Fund to Support Youth Entrepreneurs, SMEs, and Mining Supply Chains The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has approved a new US$600,000 loan facility under the Zambia Export Development Fund (ZEDF) to support businesses engaged in exporting Zambian products. The funding is designed to accelerate the growth of Zambia’s non-traditional exports, create employment opportunities, and strengthen local industries. Notably, US$400,000 has been specifically allocated to youth-led export enterprises, underscoring the Fund’s strong commitment to empowering young entrepreneurs and improving their access to regional and international markets. The… Read More Here
Jubilee Updates Molefe Mine Plan to Boost Copper Production and Efficiency in Zambia 5 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Jubilee Updates Molefe Mine Plan to Boost Copper Production and Efficiency in Zambia

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Jubilee Optimizes Molefe Mine Plan to Deliver Stable Copper Output and Accelerate Growth in Zambia Zambia-focused integrated copper producer and resource developer Jubilee has announced an updated near-term mine plan at its Molefe mine, following encouraging results from the Phase 1 drilling and trenching programme. “This marks another important milestone in Jubilee’s transition toward becoming a resource-backed copper producer. The implementation of a structured mine plan at Molefe provides a clear pathway to sustainable and scalable production,” said Jubilee CEO Leon Coetzer. Operations at Molefe continue to perform well and… Read More Here
Prospect Resources Confirms Expanding Copper System at West Mwombezhi in Zambia 6 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News New Mining Projects 

Prospect Resources Confirms Expanding Copper System at West Mwombezhi in Zambia

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Prospect Resources Reports Strong Copper Drill Results at Mumbezhi Project as Maiden Resource Estimate Targets 2026 Australian mining company Prospect Resources Limited has received final assay results from Phase 2 diamond drilling at the West Mwombezhi prospect within the Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia, confirming the presence of a continuous near-surface copper sulphide system extending for more than one kilometer along strike. The latest drilling campaign has delivered several new mineralized intersections, including: These results strengthen the geological case for a growing copper system at West Mwombezhi and support the… Read More Here
Chinese Firms Invest $1.24 Billion to Modernize TAZARA Railway Linking Zambia to Indian Ocean Port 7 Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics 

Chinese Firms Invest $1.24 Billion to Modernize TAZARA Railway Linking Zambia to Indian Ocean Port

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China Backs $1.24 Billion TAZARA Rail Upgrade to Secure Copper Exports as US and EU Promote Lobito Corridor Chinese mining, shipping, and logistics companies are joining forces on a $1.24 billion infrastructure project to modernize a major railway connecting Zambia’s copper belt to the port of Dar es Salaam on the Indian Ocean. Leading copper producers CMOC Group Limited and Zijin Mining Group have partnered with state-owned construction giant China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to rehabilitate the 1,860-kilometer rail line linking Zambia to Dar es Salaam. The project focuses… Read More Here
Zambia Pushes Responsible Mining and Exploration Reforms at AZMEC Forum in Kitwe 8 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos Exploration 

Zambia Pushes Responsible Mining and Exploration Reforms at AZMEC Forum in Kitwe

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Kabeta Calls for Stronger Governance and Innovation in Zambia’s Mining Sector Kitwe, Zambia – Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary, Dr. Hapenga M. Kabeta, has called for strengthened governance, technical professionalism, and innovation to secure Zambia’s position as a competitive and sustainable mining hub. Addressing delegates at the AZEMEC Exploration Forum in Kitwe, Dr. Kabeta underscored the importance of structured dialogue platforms that bring together government, industry, academia, and professional bodies. Such forums, he said, are vital for aligning strategies, sharing expertise, and shaping policies that respond to… Read More Here
Hichilema Urges Greater Energy Investment as Reforms Drive Zambia’s Growth Agenda 9 Mining in Zambia Energy Investment News 

Hichilema Urges Greater Energy Investment as Reforms Drive Zambia’s Growth Agenda

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President Hichilema Says Energy Reforms Attract Investors as Zambia Targets 10GW Power Capacity and Economic Expansion President Hakainde Hichilema has called for increased investment in the energy sector, stating that ongoing reforms are attracting private sector participation and positioning Zambia for accelerated economic growth. Speaking during the 2026 National Delivery Day, the President described the event as a significant milestone, noting that interventions under the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) and the Presidential Projects Facilitation Division (PPFD) have helped remove key bottlenecks and improve public service delivery. Mr Hichilema said Zambia’s… Read More Here
President Hichilema Credits KCM Revival for Boosting Zambia’s Economic Recovery 10 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy Governance 

President Hichilema Credits KCM Revival for Boosting Zambia’s Economic Recovery

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President Hakainde Hichilema Highlights Mining Sector Recovery as Economic Reforms Boost Copperbelt Growth President Hakainde Hichilema says the economic reforms implemented by his administration are beginning to yield positive results, marked by increased activity in the mining sector, particularly on the Copperbelt. President Hichilema noted that the Copperbelt had previously experienced a decline in economic activity due to reduced operations in the mining industry. However, he pointed to the resumption of operations by Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) and other mining firms as clear evidence of the success of the government’s… Read More Here

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