About this book. This book paints a vivid picture of Zambia's experience riding the copper price rollercoaster. It brings together the best of recent research on Zambia's mining industry from eminent scholars in history, geography, anthropology, politics, sociology and economics. The authors discuss how aid donors pressed Zambia to privatize ...
Michael Phiri, Tax Partner at KPMG Zambia. In the Minister of Finance's Budget speech, he said that to unlock Zambia's economic potential, the country needs to address the "constraints" facing the economy, especially in mining, energy, manufacturing and agriculture. These include "low private sector investment" and "low access to ...
Dubai's International Holding Company (IHC), the emirate's reigning corporate titan, has set its sights on Zambia's prized Lubambe Copper Mine, throwing a wrench into a deal already clinched by China's …
For companies interested in mining operations, or the opening of mining companies, in Zambia, the Zambian Ministry of Mines, under which the Chamber of Mines is located, is the first port of call. It is important that mining companies in Zambia know and understand the basic law governing the Zambia mining sector.
Zambia is a significant player in copper mining in Africa, second only to the DRC. The country relies heavily on copper exports, which constitute more than US$6 …
For companies interested in mining operations, or the opening of mining companies, in Zambia, the Zambian Ministry of Mines, under which the Chamber of Mines is located, is the first port of call. It is important that mining companies in Zambia know and understand the basic law governing the Zambia mining sector.
First Quantum Minerals has received interest from multiple parties hoping to buy a minority stake in its Zambian copper operations as the Canadian miner looks to offset financial damage caused by the closure of its flagship mine in Panama.. According to Bloomberg, First Quantum's chairman, Robert Harding, said the company had signed …
February 17, 2024. Zambia wasted no time in making a splash at last week's Investing in African Mining Indaba, the annual four-day event at Cape Town's International Convention Centre that brings together investors, political leaders, commodity traders, and companies across the mining value chain to network and, above all, to identify ...
Zambian Mining and Agriculture sectors attracting much-needed FDI. Mthokozisi January 30, 2023 January 30, 2023. GHH raises the bar with NEO. Mthokozisi November 13, 2022 November 13, 2022. DRC MINING. DR Congo angered by Kigali-Brussels minerals deal. Mthokozisi March 20, 2024 March 20, 2024.
Credit: Khusen Rustamov from Pixabay. US-based artificial intelligence exploration firm KoBold Metals has reportedly pledged a $150m investment to own, explore, and develop the Mingomba copper-cobalt mine in Zambia. As part of the investment deal, KoBold agreed to pay $115m to the owners of the Lubambe Copper Mine, in which …
June 8, 2017. Women are playing an increasingly important role in the Zambian mining industry, occupying positions of power and authority at all levels. Whether it's at major mines in North-Western province or the Copperbelt, women can be found working as lawyers, engineers, department heads, managers, laboratory technicians, truck drivers ...
December 18, 2023. It's been a very promising year for mining in Zambia, with the sector attracting US$3.4 billion in investment commitments, doubling the pledges made in 2022. As we reflect on 2023, Mr Sokwani Chilembo, CEO of the Zambia Chamber of Mines, …
Kalumbila Town was designated a Multi-Facility Economic Zone (MFEZ) on 16 September 2022, in order to fast-track economic development in North-Western Province. Naturally, Zambians will want …
Zambian Mining News - The Premium Source of Information on The Zambian Mining Industry. Vedanta oppose winding up. Zambia Unearths a Gem: Key Trends Driving Mining Boom. Zambia is …
Rescuers Recover 11 Bodies After Zambia Mine Landslides, 26 Missing. FILE - Zambian Army special forces officers follow the rescue operation of miners on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 in Chingola, around 400 kilometres (248 miles) north of the capital Lusaka, Zambia. LUSAKA — Eleven informal miners have been confirmed dead and …
Andrew Chibuye. Country Senior Partner, PwC Zambia. Tel: +260 (0) 211 334 000. The report presents a broad range of Zambian mining analysis, from key statistics to why …
April 25, 2022. Zambia's new Government has big plans for the mining sector, with President Hichilema hoping to see the country add some 1.2 million tonnes to annual copper production within a matter of years. While current operations have potential to increase production by around 400,000 extra tonnes a year – subject to investments in …
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First Quantum's Kansanshi copper mine (Credit: First Quantum Minerals) Zambia's copper output could rise to about 1 million tons by 2026, boosted by …
Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development – MMMD. THE 2024 MINING INSAKA. Theme: Mining Beyond Copper - Celebrating 100 years of mining in Zambia 7th October, 2024. …
Investment in Zambia's mining sector tripled in 2022 thanks largely to the introduction of various tax incentives in the new Government's first budget and the apparent commitment to maintaining a stable mining tax policy. In the first edition of our mining report, we focused on how Zambia's mining sector can rebuild trust among stakeholders.
But First Quantum's vision extends beyond mining. Recognizing Zambia's energy constraints, the company is collaborating with various stakeholders on private-sector renewable energy initiatives. One such project, a $500 million solar and wind complex led by TotalEnergies, is nearing completion and slated for commissioning in 2027.
15 April 2024, Lusaka, Zambia — An international event is taking place in Lusaka, Zambia this week, which is aimed at improving practices in the artisanal and …
Mingomba is KoBold's most significant project, and the furthest along. Still, our aspirations in Zambia are to make many discoveries and contribute multiple new mines to grow copper production in the country. One of KoBold's goals is to boost discovery rates 20-fold, compared with traditional field exploration efforts.
For companies interested in mining operations, or the opening of mining companies, in Zambia, the Zambian Ministry of Mines, under which the Chamber of Mines is located, is the first port of call. It is important that mining companies in Zambia know and understand the basic law governing the Zambia mining sector.
Since minerals exploration and development company KoBold Metals announced it was investing $150 million in developing a copper deposit in Zambia's Copperbelt Province, the media has been abuzz about the role that "artificial intelligence" and "machine learning" played in discovering what is estimated to be a reserve …
Rich deposits of uranium are also found right here in Zambia. Read on to discover five (more) things that you might not know about uranium. 1. Uranium isn't as radioactive as you might think. Uranium often gets bad press because of the role it plays in the creation of atomic bombs, and its perceived radioactiveness.
Zambia's Mining Regulations Foster Critical Mineral Production. Connect with us: April 10, 2024. Zambia has set a target for its mining sector, aiming to achieve …