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Zambia Allocates 89 Mining Tenements to Cooperatives at Kikonge Gold Mine 1 Mining in Zambia Economy Gold 

Zambia Allocates 89 Mining Tenements to Cooperatives at Kikonge Gold Mine

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Zambia Allocates 89 Gold Mining Tenements at Kikonge to Boost Local Participation The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has completed the allocation of 89 mining tenements to cooperatives at Kikonge Gold Mine in Mufumbwe District, in a move aimed at increasing local participation in gold mining and creating economic opportunities for surrounding communities. Minerals Regulation Commission Directorate of Mining and Non-Mining Rights Licensing Manager for Surveying Mulolwa Mulolwa said the next stage would involve issuing standard operating procedures to guide the cooperatives, alongside identification cards for their members. He… Read More Here
Zambia and Mozambique Strengthen Cooperation to Curb Fuel Measurement Discrepancies Along Beira Corridor 2 Mining in Zambia Oil & Gas Petroleum 

Zambia and Mozambique Strengthen Cooperation to Curb Fuel Measurement Discrepancies Along Beira Corridor

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Zambia, Mozambique Sign MoU to Address Fuel Losses and Improve Trade Along Beira Corridor Zambia and Mozambique have strengthened technical cooperation to address petroleum measurement discrepancies and unaccounted-for fuel losses along the Beira Corridor, in a move aimed at improving accountability, reducing commercial disputes and lowering costs for businesses using the strategic trade route. The cooperation follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Mozambique’s National Institute of Standardisation and Quality (INNOQ) and three Zambian quality infrastructure institutions: the Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS), the Zambia Compulsory Standards… Read More Here
President Hichilema Urges Great Lakes Region to Prioritise Economic Integration and Conflict Prevention 3 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos Regional conflict 

President Hichilema Urges Great Lakes Region to Prioritise Economic Integration and Conflict Prevention

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Zambia’s Hichilema Calls for Regional Investment, Trade and Economic Integration to Prevent Conflict Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has called on countries in the Great Lakes region to prioritise economic integration, cross-border trade and job creation as part of efforts to address the underlying causes of conflict and strengthen regional stability. Speaking at the opening of the 20th Ordinary Session of the Regional Inter-Ministerial Committee (RIMC) of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) in Lusaka on 19 October, Mr Hichilema said poverty, economic exclusion and youth unemployment remained… Read More Here
TAZARA Targets 1.8 Million Tonnes in Annual Freight by 2031 4 Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics 

TAZARA Targets 1.8 Million Tonnes in Annual Freight by 2031

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TAZARA Targets 16-Fold Freight Growth Under US$1.4 Billion Railway Revitalisation Plan The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) is targeting an increase in annual freight volumes to 1.8 million tonnes by the 2030/2031 financial year under a five-year strategic plan backed by a US$1.4 billion rehabilitation and concession programme. The target is part of TAZARA’s strategic plan for 2026/2027 to 2030/2031, which was approved during the authority’s 123rd Board of Directors meeting in Dar es Salaam last week. The plan projects freight volumes to rise from 110,000 tonnes in 2026/2027 to 234,103… Read More Here
President Hichilema Warns Mining Investors Against Holding Undeveloped Exploration Licences 5 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos Governance Investment News 

President Hichilema Warns Mining Investors Against Holding Undeveloped Exploration Licences

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Zambia Considers ‘Use It or Lose It’ Policy for Undeveloped Mining Exploration Licences Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has warned mining investors against holding exploration licences without developing them, saying the Government is considering introducing a “use it or lose it” principle to ensure mineral tenements contribute to economic growth, investment and job creation. Speaking at the official opening of the third Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka (ZAMII) in Lusaka, Mr Hichilema said exploration licences should be used to identify and develop mineral resources rather than held for speculative purposes. He… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH Targets Copper Trading to Capture More Value for Zambia 6 Mining in Zambia Copper Investment News 

ZCCM-IH Targets Copper Trading to Capture More Value for Zambia

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ZCCM-IH Plans to Enter Copper Trading as Zambia Targets 3 Million Tonnes Annually by 2031 ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) is seeking to expand its role in Zambia’s copper value chain by entering metals trading, as the state-owned investment company looks to capture greater value from the country’s mineral resources. Speaking at the Financial Times Metals and Mining Summit in London on 15 October 2026, ZCCM-IH Board Chairperson Phesto Musonda outlined the company’s ambition to participate directly in metals trading, highlighting the need to move beyond reliance on dividends from… Read More Here
TFM Clarifies Emergency Evacuation Drill for Communities Located Downstream of Mining Operations 7 Mining in DRC Corporate News 

TFM Clarifies Emergency Evacuation Drill for Communities Located Downstream of Mining Operations

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Tenke Fungurume Reassures Communities Ahead of Planned Emergency Evacuation Exercise in Lualaba Province Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) has issued a clarification regarding an upcoming emergency evacuation exercise planned for communities located downstream of its operations, emphasizing that the initiative is a preparedness and safety measure rather than a response to any ongoing incident. The company said the exercise forms part of its broader emergency preparedness and risk management programme, designed to ensure that surrounding communities, local authorities and response teams remain ready to act effectively in the event of a… Read More Here
DRC Detains Hundreds of Chinese Nationals in Crackdown on Illegal Mining in Copperbelt 8 Mining in DRC 

DRC Detains Hundreds of Chinese Nationals in Crackdown on Illegal Mining in Copperbelt

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DRC Launches Major Illegal Mining Crackdown as Hundreds of Chinese Workers Are Detained in Kolwezi Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have detained approximately 300 Chinese nationals as part of a major crackdown on illegal mining activities in the country’s copper-rich Copperbelt region, highlighting growing efforts to tighten oversight of the strategic mining sector. The arrests were carried out earlier this week, primarily in Kolwezi, the capital of Lualaba Province and the heart of the DRC’s copper and cobalt industry. According to reports, the individuals were detained over… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH Appoints Joackim Bantubonse as Chief Financial Officer 9 Mining in Zambia Investment News 

ZCCM-IH Appoints Joackim Bantubonse as Chief Financial Officer

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ZCCM-IH Names Joackim Bantubonse CFO to Support Growth and Strategic Expansion ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has appointed Joackim Bantubonse as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), strengthening the leadership team as the state-backed mining investment company pursues ambitious growth plans across Zambia’s mining sector. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for ZCCM-IH as the company expands its portfolio, seeks greater participation in mineral value chains and works to position itself as a more active player in Zambia’s mining industry. As CFO, Bantubonse will be responsible for overseeing the… Read More Here
Zambia Targets 250,000 Mining-Related Jobs Through Landmark World Bank Minerals Compact 10 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Zambia Targets 250,000 Mining-Related Jobs Through Landmark World Bank Minerals Compact

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Zambia Aims to Create 250,000 Mining-Related Jobs by 2031 Under World Bank-Backed Minerals Compact Zambia is aiming to create 250,000 direct and indirect mining-related jobs by 2031 under a new partnership with the World Bank Group designed to accelerate investment, expand mineral value addition and transform the country’s mining sector into a driver of broader economic growth. The employment target forms part of Zambia’s newly launched Metals and Minerals Country Compact, a 10-year framework covering the period from 2026 to 2036. The initiative seeks to unlock the country’s mineral potential… Read More Here

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