Zambia’s mining sector remains the undisputed anchor of the national economy, with copper continuing to serve as the country’s most valuable export and a fundamental driver of industrial development. As the global thirst for copper, cobalt, and nickel intensifies in the race for renewable energy technologies, Zambia is strategically positioning …

Zambia’s mining sector continues to anchor the national economy, with copper remaining the country’s most valuable export and a critical driver of industrial development. As global demand for copper, cobalt, and other critical minerals intensifies (particularly for renewable energy technologies) Zambia is positioning itself as a strategic supplier. Yet, despite …

The Sandvik Group has announced a significant transition within its executive leadership, appointing Patrick Murphy as the new President of the Mining business area and a member of the Group Executive Management. Set to take effect on 1 July 2026, Murphy succeeds Mats Eriksson, who is stepping down as part …

The Africa Finance Corp. and the African Development Bank have each pledged $500 million towards a transformative railway project designed to link Zambia’s copper mines to international markets via the Angolan port of Lobito. This significant financial backing is bolstered by an additional $320 million contribution from Italy, as announced …

Zambia’s push to scale up copper production is facing fresh pressure as planned shutdowns at key smelters threaten to ripple across both output and critical chemical supplies. Two of the country’s largest smelters of operations linked to Mopani Copper Mines and Chambishi, are preparing for extended maintenance outages later this …

As the global race for copper intensifies, two African nations are emerging as indispensable players and the implications stretch well beyond the continent’s mining sector. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia are consolidating their positions at the heart of the global copper supply chain, underpinned by vast reserves, …

By Jimmy Samuels – Africa Executive at Workforce Staffing The Lobito Corridor is one of Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure initiatives. Planned as a west-to-east rail link from the Port of Lobito in Angola through the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, with onward access to Tanzania’s eastern ports, it aims …

The Zambian mining sector is approaching a significant milestone as the Luanshya Copper Mine prepares to resume production this August following a dormant period lasting over twenty years. This resurgence is driven by the China Nonferrous Mining Corporation (CNMC), which maintains an 80 per cent majority stake in the venture, …

A renewed push by BHP into Zambia’s copper sector is signalling a shift toward the next frontier of mineral discovery, with the company targeting large, deeply buried deposits as global demand accelerates. The move reflects growing international interest in Zambia’s underexplored potential, as the country works to expand output and …

Zambia is stepping into a new phase of its copper expansion strategy, with the US$300 million Mingomba Mine set to break ground on 29 April  2026. The project, led by KoBold Metals, is expected to become a key contributor to the country’s long-term production goals, with planned output of up …