Administrator MINING SECTOR RECOVERY BOOSTS KWACHA AND INVESTOR CONFIDENCE IN ZAMBIA The Advocates for National Development and Democracy (ANDD) say Zambia’s ongoing mining sector reforms are beginning to positively impact the economy, citing the recent appreciation of the Kwacha agai... May 21, 2025
Administrator KCM ACHIEVES MAJOR MILESTONE IN UNDERGROUND MINING Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has reintroduced raise boring technology at No.3 Shaft – Konkola Mine in Chililabombwe for the first time in 15 years, marking a major milestone in the company’s journey tow... May 21, 2025
Administrator ZAMBIAN PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE TOURS FQM MINES TO ASSESS ECONOMIC IMPACT The Parliamentary Committee on National Economy, Trade and Labour Matters has conducted a high-level tour of First Quantum Minerals’ operations at Kansanshi Mining PLC and FQM Trident in Zambia’s Nort... May 12, 2025
Administrator ZCCM IH REPORTS RECORD 2024 PROFIT DRIVEN BY MOPANI EQUITY DEAL ZCCM-Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) has reported a record profit of K42.30 billion (US$1.62 billion) for 2024 — a dramatic turnaround from the previous year’s loss of K4.08 billion (US$199 million). ... May 12, 2025
Administrator Zambia Urges European Investment in Mining and Energy Sectors Zambia’s Minister of Finance and National Planning, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, has called on European nations to invest in Zambia’s mining and energy sectors, emphasizing the country’s growing opennes... Apr 23, 2025
Administrator Zambia and Tanzania Launch Cross-Border Power Project to Boost Regional Energy Integration Zambia and Tanzania have officially launched the Zambia–Tanzania Interconnector Project (ZTIP), a landmark cross-border energy initiative aimed at enhancing regional electricity trade, energy security... Apr 23, 2025
Maggie Mudaala IRH INVESTS OVER $800 MILLION IN MOPANI COPPER MINES TO DRIVE GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY International Resources Holdings (IRH) has committed over $800 million towards revitalizing Mopani Copper Mines on Zambia’s Copperbelt, marking a significant milestone in the country’s mining sector. ... Apr 14, 2025
Maggie Mudaala ZAMBIA TARGETS 1 MILLION TONS OF COPPER IN 2025 AS MINE REVIVALS BOOST OUTPUT Zambia’s copper production is expected to reach approximately 1 million metric tons in 2025, up from an estimated 820,000 tons in 2024, according to Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane. This pro... Apr 14, 2025
Administrator ZAMBIA AND DRC TO LEAD AFRICA’S COPPER INDUSTRY EXPANSION IN 2025 Africa’s copper industry is set for significant expansion in 2025, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia leading the charge. Both nations are ramping up production through new mining ... Apr 1, 2025
Administrator AFRICA’S MINING SECTOR GOES DIGITAL TO ATTRACT INVESTMENT African countries rich in minerals are accelerating the digitalization of their mining licensing processes to attract investment and maximize resource utilization for economic growth. Zambia recently ... Apr 1, 2025
Administrator ZEMA APPROVES $10 BILLION WORTH OF PROJECTS IN 2024, MINING LEADS THE WAY The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has approved 1,325 projects in 2024, with a total investment value of $10 billion, marking a significant rise from the 1,129 projects worth $7 billion... Jan 13, 2025
Administrator ZAMBIA PARTNERS WITH MERCURIA AND IDC TO ENHANCE COPPER TRADE. Independent energy and commodity group Mercuria has entered into a strategic joint venture (JV) partnership with Zambia’s state-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to establish a metals tra... Jan 13, 2025
