Mining
The mining industry — licences, investment, jobs and the communities around the pits.
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Business
Illegal mining activities booming in Chingola’s residential areas
Questionable mining activities are booming in Chingola’s
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Chinese-owned NFC Africa mine denies gold mining at Chambishi copper mine
NFC Africa Mining Plc (NFCA), a Chinese-owned
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Government to Roll Out Small Scale Mining Fund
Government is set to boost mining production and meet national productivity targets...
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Court Convicts Avocado Mining for Attempted Smuggling
The Zambia Revenue Authority has secured the conviction of Avocado Mining Limited for attempted smuggling...
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Business
Zambia collects ¥1.3 billion Chinese Yuan in mining taxes
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has announced
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Agriculture
Expanded mining on the Copperbelt threatens to wipe out maize production
A Climate expert who is also the
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Business
TIZ Report Highlights Governance Risks in Chinese Mining Sector
Transparency International Zambia report on mitigating governance risks associated with Chinese mining in Zambia has...
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Business
Three Die in Chingola Mining Collapse
Three illegal miners have died after the ground collapsed at the OB‑19...
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Four Die in Milenge Illegal Mining Accident
Four people have died while one person has survived in an illegal...
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Business
KCM SME Day: Local Suppliers Eye Greater Role in Mining Supply Chain
Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM) has brought local businesses closer to the mining...
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Chinese mining firms refusing to meet local suppliers for local content law implementation
The President of the Association of Mine
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Report on local content law performance in mining sector ‘SECRET’- Mines PS
The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development’s
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Mining firms in Zambia ramp up Coal production as prices shoot up by 21%
Zambia’s coal sector has recorded significant gains
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22-Year-Old Dies in Chadiza Gold Mining Accident
A 22-year-old man has died after gravel collapsed on him while he was conducting gold...
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Sport
Muz, Nkana Fc Sign K200,000 Partnership Deal to Support Mining Community Club
The Mineworkers Union of Zambia and Nkana Football Club have signed a K200,000 deal aimed...
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Business
China Rejects Alleged Biased Remarks on Mining Investments in Zambia, Cites K10bn in Taxes, 45,000 Jobs
The Chinese Embassy in Zambia has rejected what it describes as biased and misleading remarks...
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ZACL confirms Solwezi Airport as official host partner for inaugural Motor, Mining and Agri Expo
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has confirmed Solwezi Airport as the Official Host Partner for the inaugural Solwezi Motor, Mining and Agriculture (MMA) Expo, scheduled
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TIZ Report Highlights Governance Risks in Chinese Mining Sector
Transparency International Zambia report on mitigating governance risks associated with Chinese mining in Zambia has highlighted the country’s failure to maximize the benefits from the mining sector, despite the industry generating significant economic value. The report states that much of the value generated is externalized…
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Govt begins allocation of 89 mining tenements at Kikonge Gold Mine
The Zambian government has begun allocating 89 mining tenements at Kikonge Gold Mine in Mufumbwe District as part of efforts to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining and promote legal and orderly operations. The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development said the exercise was intended to…
