Govt and Zambia Chamber of Mines Reach Agreement on Local Content Regulations
The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development and the Zambia Chamber of Mines have reached an important agreement on the draft Statutory Instrument (SI) concerning Local Content in the mining sector.
The two parties have agreed that the draft SI will now move to the next stage of development, following a series of amendments discussed and accepted during a meeting held in Lusaka earlier today.
In a joint statement signed by Zambia Chamber of Mines President Anthony Malenga and Ministry of Mines Permanent Secretary Hapenga Kabeta, both sides expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the discussions.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. Malenga commended the open and constructive dialogue, noting that the Chamber welcomes the collaborative approach taken during the process.
Dr. Kabeta echoed the sentiment, stating that the outcome reflects the Government’s commitment to inclusive engagement with stakeholders, ensuring that economic development in the mining sector benefits both investors and the Zambian people.
In mining, local content refers to the economic value a project contributes beyond the extraction of resources—such as local employment, procurement of goods and services from Zambian businesses, and community development initiatives.
This agreement marks a significant step toward strengthening Zambia’s regulatory framework in a way that promotes both investment and inclusive growth.
