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Vedanta CEO Visits KCM to Strengthen Commitment to Mine’s Future

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 Constance

Vedanta Resources Group CEO, Deshnee Naidoo, visited Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) operations in Chingola and Chililabombwe last week to gain firsthand insight into the mine’s operations. Her visit follows her recent appointment to lead Vedanta’s expansion projects. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Vedanta Base Metals CEO Christopher Griffith, KCM Chief Operating Officer Malcolm Mewett, and other senior officials, Naidoo’s visit reaffirmed Vedanta’s strong commitment to the future of KCM and its strategic growth plans. Read More Here

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Zambia’s Mines Minister Dismisses Claims of Copper and Gold in Lusaka’s Chunga Compound

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 Constance

Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Hon. Paul C. Kabuswe, has confirmed that there is no evidence of copper or gold in Lusaka’s Chunga Compound, where residents have been digging in search of minerals. A detailed investigation by the Geological Survey Department revealed that the mineral present at the site is primarily iron ore, specifically magnetite. However, the assessment determined that the deposit is not economically viable for extraction by individuals, cooperatives, or small-scale miners. Hon. Kabuswe urged the public to halt all mining activities in the area, emphasizing that… Read More Here

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India Expands Critical Minerals Hunt in Zambia, DRC, and Australia

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 Constance

India is actively exploring critical mineral mining in Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Australia to secure key raw materials like lithium, Mines Secretary VL Kantha Rao announced on Thursday. State-owned companies, including Coal India, NMDC, and ONGC Videsh, are involved in mineral exploration in Australia as part of India’s strategy to reduce dependence on imports, particularly for lithium—an essential component in energy transition technologies. India is still developing its lithium processing capabilities, a field currently dominated by China. Meanwhile, the Zambian government has allocated 9,000 km² for… Read More Here

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Ecora Seals $50M Copper Stream Deal for Zambia’s Mimbula Mine

February 28, 2025March 3, 2025 Constance

Critical minerals-focused royalty company Ecora has finalized a $50-million copper stream agreement with Moxico Resources for its Mimbula Mine in Zambia. The deal covers Mimbula’s existing reserve-based life-of-mine (LoM) of 11 years and will support its ongoing expansion. Mimbula’s Phase 1 began producing copper in late 2022 and achieved 14,000 tonnes in 2024. Production is expected to ramp up to a steady 56,000 tonnes per year of copper cathode by mid-2026, following the completion of a Phase 2 brownfield expansion. London-listed Ecora stated that proceeds from the transaction will strengthen… Read More Here

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Midnight Sun Announces Significant New Targets at Kazhiba

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 Constance

Midnight Sun Mining Corp. (TSXV: MMA / OTC: MDNGF) (“Midnight Sun” or the “Company”) has announced the successful results from its 2024 geochemical and geophysical exploration programs, which have uncovered significant new sulphide and oxide copper targets at the Kazhiba property. Exploration drilling is scheduled to begin in early Q2, with the aim of testing these newly identified targets. The Partial Ionic Leach geochemistry results have revealed a strong copper anomaly stretching over four kilometres, which aligns with high chargeability and low resistivity zones identified in the induced polarization (IP)… Read More Here

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Zambia Launches ZIMIS to Enhance Mining License Management and Support Growth

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 Constance

The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development of Zambia has unveiled the Zambia Integrated Mining Information System (ZIMIS), a cutting-edge digital platform designed to improve efficiency and transparency in mining license management. ZIMIS replaces the former Cadastre System and aims to streamline the process of issuing mining rights, directly supporting Zambia’s ambitious target of reaching 3.1 million tons of annual copper production by 2031. In line with ongoing compliance monitoring efforts, ZIMIS also supports the repossession of over 1,000 non-compliant licenses in 2024, which will be reallocated in 2025, opening… Read More Here

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Tertiary Minerals Appoints Dr. Richard Belcher as Managing Director

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 Constance

AIM-listed Tertiary Minerals has appointed Dr. Richard Belcher as its new Managing Director, effective March 7, following the company’s Annual General Meeting. Tertiary highlighted Belcher’s 22 years of geological experience, spanning early-stage exploration to resource definition across various commodities. His expertise is particularly strong in Africa, where he has worked extensively with junior exploration companies. Belcher previously served as VP of Exploration at ANS Exploration Corp, focusing on projects in Northeast Africa and Arabia. He also worked as a senior consulting geologist at Altus Strategies (now Elemental Altus Royalties Corp),… Read More Here

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Gemfields Sees Improved Demand in Mini Auction for Unsold Kagem Emeralds

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 Constance

Gemfields recently held a mini auction to sell emeralds from its Kagem mine in Zambia, which remained unsold from a previous sale due to competition from another producer offering similar goods at lower prices. Between February 19 and 21, the company generated $4.8 million from the sale of 45,864 carats, it announced on Monday. Of the 13 lots offered, 10 were sold, achieving an average price of $105 per carat. In November, Gemfields had put 43 lots up for sale but managed to sell only 30, marking its weakest emerald… Read More Here

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Zambia Police Pledge Support to First Quantum Minerals in Kalumbila

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025 Constance

The North-Western Division of the Zambia Police has pledged continued support for First Quantum Minerals Limited (FQML) and its mining investments. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit to FQML’s operations in Kalumbila at the FQM Trident Limited site, which includes the Sentinel Copper and Enterprise Nickel Mines. The delegation, led by newly appointed Commissioner of Police Paul Achiume, included Deputy Commissioner Desmond Mwanza and Senior Assistant Commissioner Kennedy Mumbi. The visit aimed to familiarize the team with the operations of the mines. Upon arrival, the team was welcomed… Read More Here

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ZESCO Signs Power Purchase Agreements with IPPs to Boost Solar Capacity

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025 Constance

ZESCO, Zambia’s state-owned electricity company, has signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with 28 Independent Power Producers (IPPs) under the Micro-Generator Scheme and the Presidential Solar Initiative. The agreements will add 270 megawatts (MW) of solar power to the national grid. At the signing ceremony, Energy Minister Hon. Makozo Chikote emphasized the government’s commitment to development, stating, “Under President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership, we are delivering development, not just talking about it. This initiative will power industries, create jobs, and drive economic growth, showing that the UPND government is serious about transforming… Read More Here