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Zambia is gearing up for a record year in copper production, capitalizing on surging global prices and significant supply disruptions elsewhere, positioning the nation for a major economic windfall. With copper trading near record highs—and banks like Goldman Sachs Group Inc. forecasting further gains as the market moves into a …

New South Wales (NSW)’s Premier Chris Minns will open the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2025, spotlighting the event’s growing influence and its projected $17.8 million boost to the state’s economy. Set for 21–23 October 2025 at the ICC Sydney, IMARC 2025 will be the event’s biggest edition yet, drawing over 10,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Minns …

Blue Fox licence exercise reveals junior mining’s new reality of modest capital commitments and strategic vagueness masquerading as growth strategy. When a London-listed mining company announces it’s “committed to spending not less than £400,000” over two and a half years, you’re witnessing either extreme capital discipline or a company operating …

Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, today unveiled its plans to directly improve the lives of 10 million people across the continent by 2030. The strategy will be delivered through targeted initiatives under four core pillars namely Financial Empowerment, Education, Environmental Protection and Digital Inclusion (FEED). …

Gold Rock Projects, a turnkey crushing and quarrying solutions provider, is poised to secure significant contracts in Zambia by year-end, driven by a surge in demand for its equipment and full-scale plant solutions. The firm anticipates installations and commissioning to follow swiftly in early 2026. Copperbelt to Congo: Strategic Growth                …

The Gemfields Group Ltd expects a challenging first half of 2025 but is banking on new capacity in Mozambique to drive a turnaround later in the year. However, it projects a net loss of USD24.6 million for the six months to June 30, compared with a USD13.7 million profit a …

Maamba Solar Energy Limited has launched the construction of a 100 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Maamba, described as a ‘game-changing’ step towards ending the power crisis and advancing climate and energy goals in the Southern Province. Attended by government officials, investors, community leaders and residents the groundbreaking ceremony …

A group of 50 farmers and three non-governmental organizations have filed a lawsuit against Chinese state-owned firm Sino-Metals Leach (SML), seeking $220 million in damages following a massive acidic spill in February. The lawsuit, filed in a Zambian court, alleges that the company’s waste storage facility near the town of …

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) is investing in Zambia’s energy infrastructure to support the nation’s target of producing 3 million tonnes of copper annually while strengthening power supply for national development. Speaking at the 2025 Energy Forum for Africa, FQM’s Infrastructure Lead for Zambia, Jed Goldstein, said the company is pursuing …

Indus Towers Limited today announced that its Board of Directors, at a meeting held earlier in the day, reviewed and deliberated on strategic opportunities to expand the Company’s footprint across select international markets. Recognizing the growth potential in emerging geographies, the Board has approved the Company’s foray into African markets, …