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India has dispatched a team of geologists to Zambia to assess copper and cobalt deposits, a strategic move aimed at securing a stable supply of key minerals essential for its energy transition goals. The initiative underscores India’s accelerating efforts to forge government-to-government agreements for raw materials amid tightening global markets. …

A new guide to Zambia’s critical minerals highlighting the country’s current and potential resources such as cobalt, lithium, and graphite was launched this week in Lusaka. The publication, Critical Minerals Potential of Zambia, is a collaboration between Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development and the British Geological Survey (BGS), …

In a bid to stabilise the 330kV electricity network in Zambia’s North-Western Province, ZESCO, in partnership with First Quantum Minerals (FQM), Barrick, and technical collaborators ADC and Zutari, is implementing a significant infrastructure upgrade to enhance power stability and reliability, an essential move to support expanding mining operations. FQM is …

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KSB Pumps and Valves is investing in the future of industrial service excellence through its dedicated training hub, the SupremeServ Academy. Based at the company’s Jet Park facility, the academy was established to address the growing need for specialised skills across KSB’s service value chain and to support its expansive …

Recognised as Zambia’s leading mining investor, First Quantum Minerals (FQM) received top honours at the inaugural Invest Zambia International Conference (IZIC), a landmark event held in Lusaka, Zambia to spotlight the country’s investment opportunities and reform agenda. Receiving the “Best Investor in Mining – 2025” award, FQM was acknowledged for …

In a significant move to assert greater control over its vast mineral riches, Zambia is poised to ship its first consignment of semi-processed copper through a groundbreaking partnership between state-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and global commodities powerhouse, Mercuria Energy Group. This ambitious venture, securing a vital government waiver, marks …

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) says its recent investment in Australia-listed Prospect Resources is a strategic step toward extending the life of its Sentinel copper mine in Zambia. Speaking to Reuters recently, FQM Zambia Country Director Anthony Mukutuma confirmed that the company’s 15% stake in Prospect, acquired in April positions it …

The construction of the $2 billion Super Pit Expansion Project at Barrick Mining Corporation’s Lumwana operation is progressing rapidly, marking a major step in transforming the mine into a Tier One copper producer. Barrick’s President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Bristow highlighted Lumwana’s remarkable turnaround since 2019, when it was …

As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, countries across Africa are fast-tracking investments in beneficiation infrastructure to bolster local economies, create jobs and secure more equitable participation in global mineral value chains. The continent’s mineral-rich economies are increasingly focusing on developing domestic refining and processing capacity to shift from …