Mopani Copper Mines PLC has unveiled a fleet of underground man-riding buses set to transform daily commutes for employees across its operations in Kitwe and Mufulira. Speaking at the handover ceremony for the first batch of more than 20 man-riding carriers, Chief Operating Officer Rajvee Bora said the vehicles directlyContinue Reading
Vedanta Resources-owned Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has commenced a planned 60-day shutdown of its Nchanga Smelter in Zambia to undertake critical maintenance, and refurbishment works aimed at improving operational performance and supporting future production growth. The company announced that the shutdown, which began this month, forms part of a broaderContinue Reading
Zambia-focused integrated copper producer and resource developer Jubilee Metals, listed on both the AIM and AltX, has secured a $1.5 million unsecured convertible loan note to accelerate development across the greater Molefe region. The investment comes from an undisclosed backer with a strong track record in copper project development, includingContinue Reading
ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (“ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc”) has announced a major step forward in its gold sector expansion strategy following the incorporation of a new special purpose vehicle, Kyalo Goldfields Limited (“KGL”), to develop the Kikonge gold project in Zambia’s North Western Province. The announcement follows a memorandum ofContinue Reading
With a well-established copper mining sector and much of the country’s mineral wealth unexplored, the Zambian mining industry is poised for a potential period of substantial growth and expansion. This growth trajectory is reinforced by several factors, including strong Zambian government support, starting with the introduction of a new onlineContinue Reading
BHP is intensifying its focus on Zambia’s copper sector, signalling a growing industry shift toward the search for large, deeply buried mineral deposits as global demand for copper continues to rise. The renewed exploration push highlights increasing international interest in Zambia’s largely underexplored mineral potential. The country, currently Africa’s second-largestContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is evaluating an equity investment in a proposed $270 million cross-border power transmission project with Zambia as electricity shortages continue to pressure one of the world’s most significant copper-producing regions. According to the country’s finance ministry, the project involves the construction of a 200Continue Reading
Zambia has declined a proposal from the United States that would have tied up to $2 billion in health-sector funding to access to the country’s critical minerals, highlighting key disagreements that have stalled bilateral negotiations. Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe said the draft agreement included provisions forContinue Reading
At the Kansanshi Copper Mine in Zambia, Hitachi Construction equipment showcased their fully battery-powered dump truck, demonstrating advancements in low-emission mining equipment. Following a feasibility trial that took place between June 2024 and August 2025, the demonstration was organized in collaboration with First Quantum Minerals. At the occasion, some thirty mining customers sawContinue Reading
Zambia’s historic Luanshya copper mine is preparing to resume operations in August 2026, marking a major milestone after more than 20 years of inactivity. The restart signals renewed momentum in the country’s mining sector as it pushes to significantly increase copper output over the next decade. The mine is majorityContinue Reading
