Category: Mining in Zambia

This weekend, the Zambian government launched The Zambezi Minute, an ambitious initiative aimed at harnessing the global demand for critical minerals and attracting foreign investment. The government has committed to ensuring fair benefits for its citizens, including jobs, revenue, and sustainability, while drawing in capital to drive economic growth. The plan’s foundation rests on a streamlined regulatory system, with every policy evaluated by one key question: “Does it reduce risk and increase output?” Success, according to government officials, will rely on improved infrastructure, logistics, and transparent policies that foster investor… Read More Here

Desiderius Chapewa, Chief Geologist for Regional Mapping at the Geological Survey Department, has outlined critical challenges facing Zambia’s mining exploration sector, including the lack of regulation for geological professionals and the need for better data management. In an interview with Copperbelt Katanga Mining at the recent AZMEC Forum in Kitwe, Mr. Chapewa highlighted the need to pass the Geoscience Professionals Bill to formalize the profession and enhance the exploration process. He also pointed out the difficulty investors face due to the absence of a centralized mineral inventory, with many companies… Read More Here

Concerns over mining pollution in Zambia are growing as experts highlight severe health risks and economic instability linked to environmental hazards. Economic analyst Kelvin Chisanga has raised alarm over the discharge of harmful chemicals into the country’s water bodies by mining companies, calling for urgent regulatory action. “The mining sector once promised economic growth, job creation, and increased revenue. However, with stakeholders failing to uphold environmental standards, we are witnessing a dangerous trend of pollution,” Chisanga stated. He emphasized that Zambia’s mining industry has long operated under weak regulatory oversight,… Read More Here

The Zambian government has commended First Quantum Minerals (FQM) for its ongoing efforts to promote gender equality within the mining sector, ensuring that women and girls have equal opportunities to contribute to the country’s economic development. Speaking at the 2025 International Women’s Day celebrations, under the theme “For All Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” Vice President W.K. Mutale Nalumango praised FQM for creating more job opportunities for women, noting that many women are now employed as equipment operators at the company. Mrs. Nalumango reiterated the government’s commitment to gender-responsive… Read More Here