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LUSAKA – Zambia has launched a high-stakes diplomatic and economic offensive to more than triple its copper production to three million tonnes by 2031, positioning itself as a cornerstone of the global green energy transition. The ambitious target, revealed by Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe, comes as the world’s leading economies …

Despite constrained power availability and transmission capacity on the local market and the wider region, CEC has demonstrated resilience and agility. According to the company’s 2025 Integrated Annual Report, CEC has adapted its operating model and investment priorities to navigate challenges while continuing to create sustainable value. The resilience is …

The Zimbabwean government has imposed an immediate suspension on the export of raw minerals and lithium concentrates, fast-tracking its drive to curb leakages and compel domestic beneficiation in one of Africa’s most strategic battery-metal producers. The Ministry of Mines said the directive applies to all affected shipments, including cargo already …

Organisers of DRC Mining Week, have launched its 2026 teaser brochure, unveiling an expanded vision for investment, industrialisation and cross-border collaboration in the heart of Africa’s mining capital. Scheduled for Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo from the 17th to the 19th June 2026, the region’s longest-running and most …

A deepening diplomatic row has erupted over a leaked draft memorandum of understanding between Washington and Lusaka, suggesting that a US$1 billion health financing package may be tied to aggressive concessions in Zambia’s mining sector. The controversy centres on allegations that the Trump administration is leveraging Zambia’s fiscal vulnerability exacerbated …

The Rapid Assessment Report of Value Addition and Diversification Within and Beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain has revealed that Zambia has a 1.4 billion United States Dollar potential export value. This is from over 400 products identified in the assessment, funded by the Japanese government and carried …

The suspension on the Zulti South project has been lifted, with Rio Tinto approving an R8.5 billion (US$473 million) investment to extend the mine’s operational life to 2050 and secure continued supply of key titanium minerals. The project, operated under Richards Bay Minerals (RBM), will replace declining ore from the …

Hexagon is helping miners to extract additional value out of mining operations through integrated, life-of-mine technology. With operations across Africa, including in Zambia, Hexagon believes safety should be dovetailed to mining optimization, the company’s core business. According to Dave Goddard, President of Hexagon’s Mining division, technology and trust are key …

As mines push for tighter cost control and improved blast outcomes in constrained environments, AECI has positioned SmartShot Nano as a solution to one of the industry’s quieter productivity gaps: small-pattern blasting. Unveiled at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, the compact electronic initiation system is designed specifically for development …

The UAE and Zambia have explored new ways to enhance their trade relationship, with a focus on attracting investment and tapping into untapped sectors. The move underscores a growing partnership aimed at boosting economic opportunities on both sides. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, met Hakainde …