Mining
The mining industry — licences, investment, jobs and the communities around the pits.
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ZCCM-IH’s approval of $498 million KCM Nchanga deal not making economic sense – Expert
Mining expert Charles Mulila, Executive Director of
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Lusaka-based Chineseowned copper mine Sino Xinyuan reports over 20% drop in copper production
Sino Xinyuan Mining Company Limited, a Chinese-owned
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Musokotwane Urges MinebyMine Strategy to Achieve Copper Target
Former Finance Minister SITUMBEKO MUSOKOTWANE says government must identify and resolve challenges in the mining...
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Central PS Urges Speedy Asm Licence Processing
Central Province Permanent Secretary Milner Mwanakampwe has urged the speedy processing of Artisanal Small-Scale Mining...
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400 artisanal miners in Kabwe for training
More than 400 artisanal miners from across Zambia have gathered in Kabwe for a 20-day training programme aimed at promoting safe, professional and sustainable mining practices.
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Implement local content law
President Hakainde Hichilema has urged mining companies to increase Zambian participation in the sector while challenging Mopani Copper Mine to raise production towards the country’s three-million-tonne annual copper target.
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HH lays out vision
Govt to do “strange, but legal things” to unlock economic opportunities CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has set an ambitious target of doubling Zambia’s economy over the next five years, identifying agriculture, energy, mining, tourism and manufacturing as key drivers of economic growth under…
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Govt wants gold deposits traced
PRISCILLA MWILA Lusaka AS PART of efforts to curb illegal gold mining, Government is in the process of engaging an institution to help develop a clear traceability system that will enable it to establish which areas of the country have gold deposits. Ministry of Mines…
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Stakeholders react to Grow Zambia agenda
The Grow Zambia agenda presents an opportunity to deepen manufacturing linkages with agriculture, mining, energy and other sectors, the Zambia Association of Manufacturers has said. ZAM President Mohammed Umar said the next five years should focus on growth, expansion, opportunity and prosperity, underpinned by stronger…
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How Much Would It Take For
How much capital would it take for Zambian investors to not only own but to develop, and operate a large scale mining company? With geophysical surveys, mineral mapping, and data processing already ongoing to identify viable sites, the next question is: who funds the exploration…
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ZCCM-Ih Dividend Falls by K346 Million
ZCCM Investments Holdings has reduced its dividend payout by K346 million to approximately K183 million for the 2025 financial year, from K529 million paid for 2024, representing a decline of about 65.4 percent. Despite the lower payout, the mining investment company recorded a 40 percent…
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Small scale miners want ZEMA fees reviewed
The Federation of Small Scale Mining Associations of Zambia (FSSMAZ) has called for a review of environmental fees affecting small-scale gemstone miners following the dissolution of the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) Board. In a statement issued on Saturday, FSSMAZ president, Joseph Mwansa, said the…
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Central PS Urges Speedy Asm Licence Processing
Central Province Permanent Secretary Milner Mwanakampwe has urged the speedy processing of Artisanal Small-Scale Mining (ASM) licences for young people without corrupt practices. Speaking when the Director of ASM at the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Mr Billi Chewe, paid him a courtesy call…
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2 Chisamba men buried alive by sand wall
CHAMBO NG’UNI Kabwe TWO young men have tragically died after being buried alive by a collapsing sand wall while mining building sand in the Kamaila area of Chisamba, while a third colleague survived the ordeal. Central Province police commanding officer Lemekani Chirwa identified the deceased…
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Government, miners push major ASM reforms
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Zambia’s artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector into a major driver of economic growth, as industry players call for sweeping reforms, including the establishment of state-owned mineral processing smelters to protect local miners from exploitation. Central Province…
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Why UK official, Long, is visiting Zambia —British High Commission
UK Trade Commissioner for Africa, Alastair Long, is visiting Zambia for talks with government, businesses and investors aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties between the two countries, the British High Commission has said. The visit will focus on mining, energy and the finance and…
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Lobito corridor offers $28 billion Investment opportunities —World Bank
The Lobito Corridor has the potential to unlock over US$28 billion in private-sector investment opportunities, with mining, energy, agribusiness and logistics identified among the sectors offering the biggest opportunities, the World Bank has said. Speaking at the Lobito Corridor Coordination meeting in Lusaka on Monday…
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CEJ demands transparency, human rights safeguards in grow Zambia agenda
The Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) has called for transparency, accountability and respect for human rights in the implementation of Zambia’s Grow Zambia Agenda, while urging stronger environmental safeguards and community consultation. CEJ Executive Director, Maggie Mwape, said the Agenda, which focuses on agriculture, mining…
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The multiplier effect: How KCM’s growth is lifting Zambian businesses
As Konkola Copper Mines expands, the clearest test of whether that growth reaches ordinary Zambians is what happens to the businesses that supply it. Mining companies are often judged on tonnes and dollars. But for the hundreds of small and medium businesses that supply Konkola…
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Zambia’s copper ambitions hinge on reliable power —Chilengi
Zambia’s target of producing three million tonnes of copper annually by 2031 will require significant investment in the energy sector, acting Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary, Anthony Chilengi, has said. Chilengi said the mining and energy sectors must develop hand-in-hand, as increased…
