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Annual Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (ZIMEC) returns to the Copperbelt, marking its 3rd edition in Kitwe. The 12th edition scheduled for the 19th to the 20th March 2025 at the Garden Court Hotel, will be officiated by President Hakainde Hichilema. Organisers of the conference in partnership …

Zambia is aiming for a record copper output this year, exceeding 1 million tons, as the country deepens ties with oil-rich Gulf nations, particularly the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Jito Kayumba, Special Assistant for Finance and Investment to Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, revealed that production is projected to …

The global mining industry is undergoing a period of unprecedented transformation, driven by a confluence of factors that are reshaping the sector’s dynamics. According to Arjen de Bruin, CEO of business management consultancy OIM Consulting, the shift towards renewable energy sources is creating a surge in demand for certain minerals, …

Aim- and AltX-listed diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals Group has reported a setback in its Zambian operations due to severe power constraints. The company, in its operational and project update for the first half of its 2025 financial year ended December 31, revealed that copper production at its Roan operation …

By: Nkosilathi Mudiyi Gemfields, the leading producer of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones, has been caught off guard by reintroducing a 15% export duty on precious gemstones in Zambia. This unexpected move, effective from 1 January 2025, significantly increases the tax burden on the company’s Kagem Mining operation, a 75%-owned subsidiary. …

Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, recently launched a new training course – InfraFocus –  to upskill users of thermographic cameras. The company’s ARC (asset reliability care) technicians developed the two-day course for customers, highlighting the best ways to capture thermographic imagery for use in a condition monitoring programme. Operations manager …

In a move that could significantly accelerate the energy transition, KoBold Metals, a US-based mining company backed by the likes of Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, has secured a substantial $537 million in equity funding. This latest round, led by prominent investors Durable Capital Partners and T. Rowe Price, values …

Glencore reinforced its commitment to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its people, particularly the communities where Glencore’s operations, Mutanda Mining (MUMI) and Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) operate. Gary Nagle, Glencore Chief Executive Officer met with President Félix Tshisekedi and Prime Minister Judith Suminwa, Prime Minister of the DRC, …

One of the world’s largest producers of emeralds, Grizzly Mining’s latest international emerald auction held in Dubai generated US$22.4 million The auction saw the company offer its latest mid – to high-grade rough emeralds from the flagship Grizzly emerald mine in Zambia. Highlights With 87 clients in attendance from Europe, …

Lusaka, Zambia – First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has pledged its support for upgrading the 371-kilometre Mutanda-Kaoma road, a crucial route for the transportation of copper and other essential materials. As a major user of the road, FQM recognises the significant impact that improved infrastructure can have on the mining industry and …