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Zambia and Mozambique Strengthen Bilateral Ties Through Strategic Cooperation Talks 21 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Zambia and Mozambique Strengthen Bilateral Ties Through Strategic Cooperation Talks

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Presidents Hichilema and Chapo Reinforce Zambia–Mozambique Partnership with New Trade and Border Agreement President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia and President Daniel Francisco Chapo of Mozambique held Official Talks at State House in Lusaka, reaffirming the deep-rooted friendship and commitment to stronger cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. The high-level discussions focused on expanding collaboration in economic development, trade, energy, and regional integration, while emphasizing the shared goal of peace and security across the Southern African region. A Relationship Anchored in History and Solidarity President Hichilema underscored the longstanding historical and… Read More Here
Zambia’s CNMC Shaft 28 Nears Completion of Dewatering, Set to Resume Copper Production by 2026 22 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Zambia’s CNMC Shaft 28 Nears Completion of Dewatering, Set to Resume Copper Production by 2026

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Revival of Luanshya’s Shaft 28 Marks a New Era for Zambia’s Copperbelt Tremendous progress is underway at CNMC Shaft 28 in Luanshya, marking a historic revival for a mine that lay dormant for more than two decades. The project has become a symbol of Zambia’s mining resurgence under President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration. The site is on track to complete dewatering by December 2025, with copper production scheduled to resume in August 2026—a major milestone for both the Copperbelt and the national economy. Government Applauds Rapid Progress During a recent inspection… Read More Here
Angola to Launch Its First Major Copper Mine as Nation Pushes to Diversify Beyond Oil 23 New Mining Projects Copper International 

Angola to Launch Its First Major Copper Mine as Nation Pushes to Diversify Beyond Oil

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Tetelo Copper Mine to Begin Production on October 29, Marking Angola’s Entry into Global Clean Energy Mineral Supply Angola’s first large-scale copper project, the Tetelo Mine, will officially begin production on October 29, government officials announced on Wednesday. The project marks a major milestone in the oil-rich African nation’s drive to diversify its economy and strengthen its role in the global transition to clean energy minerals. The $250 million Tetelo Mine is operated by Shining Star Icarus, a joint venture between China’s Shining Star International Group and Sociedade Mineira de… Read More Here
Axian Energy Expands into Zambia with 54.3MW Bangweulu Solar Project Acquisition 24 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Axian Energy Expands into Zambia with 54.3MW Bangweulu Solar Project Acquisition

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Axian Energy Enters Zambia with Acquisition of Bangweulu Solar Project Renewable energy developer Axian Energy has officially entered the Zambian market with the acquisition of the Bangweulu Solar Project, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable energy and pan-African expansion. Located in Lusaka Province, the Bangweulu Solar Project has an installed capacity of 54.3 megawatts peak (MWp) and generates approximately 87 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity annually — enough to power more than 82,500 households. Through this transaction, Axian Energy has secured an 85.6% stake in the project, while the Industrial Development Corporation… Read More Here
Shuka Minerals Reports New Funding Delay for Zambia’s Kabwe Mine and Leopard Exploration Acquisition 25 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Exploration 

Shuka Minerals Reports New Funding Delay for Zambia’s Kabwe Mine and Leopard Exploration Acquisition

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Shuka Minerals Faces Further Delay in Funding for Kabwe Mine and Leopard Exploration Acquisition Aim- and AltX-listed Shuka Minerals has announced another delay in the release of funds required to finalize its planned acquisition of Leopard Exploration and Mining (LEM) and the Kabwe zinc mine in central Zambia. In a statement issued on October 16, the company said that Gathoni Muchai Investments (GMI) had informed it of a further delay in remitting the funds tied to the increased loan agreement signed on June 30. GMI is reportedly finalizing alternative arrangements… Read More Here
Zambia Mining & Investment Insaka 2025: A Turning Point for Local Content and Sustainable Growth 26 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos 

Zambia Mining & Investment Insaka 2025: A Turning Point for Local Content and Sustainable Growth

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The 2025 edition of the Zambia Mining & Investment Insaka (ZAMII 2025) will be remembered as a defining moment in the nation’s mining and economic history. Held at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth: Advancing Sustainable Mining, Beneficiation and Value Addition,” the summit attracted over 1,000 delegates from across Africa and beyond. For decades, Zambia’s mining industry one of Africa’s largest has been the backbone of its economy, contributing around 70% of export earnings but with limited benefits retained domestically. ZAMII 2025 sought to… Read More Here
CKM Newsletter 20-10-2025 27 Uncategorized 

CKM Newsletter 20-10-2025

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          The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform CKM’s Mining Updates to Recharge Your Week   Olivier Binyingo Showcases Kamoa Copper’s Role as a Catalyst for Sustainable Growth in the DRC…   Olivier Binyingo, Chairman of the Board of Directors of KAMOA Copper SA and Vice President of Ivanhoe Mines for the DRC and Strategic Projects, underscored the company’s strategic vision and its major contribution to the development of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) mining industry. Speaking at a recent event, Binyingo described Kamoa-Kakula… Read More Here
Zambia and Angola Strengthen Bilateral Ties to Boost Trade, Security, and Regional Integration 48 Mining in Zambia Angola Governance 

Zambia and Angola Strengthen Bilateral Ties to Boost Trade, Security, and Regional Integration

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Zambia, Angola Deepen Bilateral Cooperation for Shared Development Zambia and Angola have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including trade, infrastructure development, defence, and regional integration. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Mulambo Haimbe, delivered a special message from President Hakainde Hichilema to Angolan President João Lourenço during a visit to Luanda. The message underscored Zambia’s desire to deepen collaboration with Angola in advancing mutual economic growth and regional stability. Speaking after the meeting, Mr. Haimbe said the engagement focused on expanding cooperation in… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH to Establish Manganese Buying Centres in Luapula to Strengthen Zambia’s Mineral Value Chain 49 Mining in Zambia Battery Metals 

ZCCM-IH to Establish Manganese Buying Centres in Luapula to Strengthen Zambia’s Mineral Value Chain

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ZCCM-IH to Open Manganese Buying Centres in Luapula Province to Boost Formal Trade and Local Value Creation ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has announced plans to establish manganese buying centres in Luapula Province as part of a broader strategy to improve transparency, efficiency, and value creation in Zambia’s mining sector. The initiative is designed to enable small-scale miners to sell their manganese through a formal, structured process. The buying centres will serve as collection and aggregation points, helping miners access fair market prices while ensuring that production meets national and… Read More Here
MMG Reports Rising Copper Losses from Informal Mining at Las Bambas Site in Peru 50 International Copper Corporate News 

MMG Reports Rising Copper Losses from Informal Mining at Las Bambas Site in Peru

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MMG Raises Estimate of Copper Lost to Informal Mining at Peru’s Las Bambas to 90,000 Tons Chinese-owned MMG Ltd. has increased its estimate of copper extracted by informal miners within its Las Bambas concession in Peru, revealing escalating challenges at one of the world’s largest copper operations. According to the company’s latest disclosures and responses to Bloomberg, an estimated 90,000 metric tons of copper have been removed over the past 15 years from land designated for MMG’s next open pit, known as Sulfobamba. This marks a rise from a previous… Read More Here

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