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Zambia to Allocate 8,000 Hectares at Kikonge Gold Site to Over 500 Artisanal Miners in Mufumbwe 1

Government to Allocate 8,000 Hectares to Artisanal Miners at Kikonge Gold Site The Zambian government is set to allocate about 8,000 hectares of land as mining tenements to more than 500 artisanal miners at the Kikonge Gold Site, in a move aimed at formalising small-scale mining activities and promoting safer operations. Director of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining at the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Billy Chewe, said the land will be distributed to organised mining cooperatives operating in the area. Mr. Chewe explained that each cooperative is expected to… Read More Here

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Zambia Diesel Shortage Linked to Pipeline Supply Delays, NOMA Says

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 Constance

Zambia Fuel Shortage Caused by Delayed Diesel Releases from TAZAMA Pipeline, NOMA Says The National Oil Marketing Association (NOMA) has attributed the recent shortage of diesel and other petroleum products in Zambia to limited access to fuel supplies rather than stockpiling by oil marketing companies. In a statement issued on March 13, the association said its members operating under the regulatory supervision of the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) are facing distribution constraints due to delayed releases of diesel through the TAZAMA Pipeline. Supply Constraints, Not Hoarding NOMA rejected public claims… Read More Here

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Jubilee Metals Secures $1.8M Copper Feed Deal in Zambia

March 15, 2026March 16, 2026 Constance

Jubilee Metals Buys High-Grade Copper Ore for Zambia’s Roan Concentrator as Large Waste Project Moves Toward JV Jubilee Metals Group has secured additional high-grade copper feed material for its Roan Concentrator in Zambia in a transaction valued at $1.8 million. The company said the payment will be settled through the issuance of 29.76 million new ordinary shares priced at 4.48 pence per share, representing a 14.3% premium to Jubilee’s closing share price on March 9. Strengthening Copper Processing Operations Chief Executive Officer Leon Coetzer said the company continues to work… Read More Here

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ZCCM-IH’s Royalty Bet Pays Off as Kansanshi Deal Delivers $110.6 Million

March 13, 2026March 16, 2026 admin

ZCCM-IH Earns $110.6 Million From Kansanshi Mine Royalty After Swapping Dividends for Revenue Share ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc’s decision to swap dividend rights for a revenue-linked royalty at Kansanshi Mining Plc is proving lucrative, with the state-linked investor pocketing $110.6 million between 2022 and 2024. The Lusaka-based company introduced the 3.1% gross revenue royalty in 2021, a move designed to stabilize cash flow from Zambia’s largest copper mine. The payments have continued even as Kansanshi suspended dividends in 2023 and 2024, underscoring how the model shields Zambia from the volatility… Read More Here

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Zambia Seeks Global Investment to Triple Copper Production by 2031

March 11, 2026March 15, 2026 Constance

Zambia Targets 3 Million Tons of Copper by 2031 as Government Courts Global Investors Zambia is actively courting international investors, including those from the United States, as it works toward an ambitious goal of tripling its copper production to 3 million metric tons by 2031, Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe said on Tuesday. Africa’s second-largest copper producer after the Democratic Republic of the Congo is increasingly viewed as a strategic partner for the United States. Washington has been stepping up efforts to diversify supply chains for critical minerals and reduce reliance… Read More Here

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Zambia Pushes for Mineral Processing to Drive Industrial Growth

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 Constance

Zambia Calls for Global Investment in Mineral Processing to Boost Value Addition and Industrialisation Zambia is intensifying efforts to attract international investment into mineral processing and downstream manufacturing as part of a broader strategy to transform its mining sector and strengthen economic growth. Government representatives say the country is moving beyond its traditional role as a raw mineral exporter and is prioritizing value addition within the mining industry. The strategy aims to expand domestic processing capacity, create skilled jobs and position Zambia as a competitive player in regional and global… Read More Here

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Zambia and UK Sign Debt Restructuring Deal Under G20 Framework

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 Constance

Zambia and United Kingdom Amend $291 Million Debt Agreement to Support Ongoing Debt Restructuring The governments of Zambia and the United Kingdom have signed a bilateral amendment agreement on Zambia’s outstanding debt, marking further progress in the country’s ongoing debt restructuring process under the G20 Common Framework for Debt Treatment. The agreement was signed in Lusaka by Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane and the British High Commissioner to Zambia, Rebecca Terzeon. Officials from Zambia’s Ministry of Finance and representatives from UK Export Finance also attended the signing ceremony.… Read More Here

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Zambia Ranks Third Most Attractive Mining Investment Destination in Africa

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 Constance

Zambia Climbs Global Mining Investment Rankings in 2025 Fraser Institute Survey Zambia has been ranked the third most attractive mining investment destination in Africa, according to the 2025 Annual Survey of Mining Companies by the Fraser Institute.The country trails only Botswana and Morocco on the continent. Globally, Zambia improved its position to 25th place on the Investment Attractiveness Index, up from 28th in the previous survey. Zambia’s score on the index rose to 72.84, reflecting growing investor confidence in the country’s mineral potential and policy environment. The survey assessed 68… Read More Here

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The Kazungula Gateway: Unlocking Seamless Trade in Southern Africa

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 Constance

Southern Africa is witnessing a major shift in how trade moves across its borders, and at the center of this transformation is the Kazungula Bridge. The opening of the Kazungula Bridge, which connects Zambia and Botswana across the Zambezi River, represents a significant step toward strengthening regional trade and logistics. During the launch of the authority, the President, alongside his Botswana counterpart, Duma Boko, reaffirmed the unwavering commitment to enhancing trade and economic integration between the two neighbours. Spanning 923 metres and constructed at a cost of approximately US$259 million,… Read More Here