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Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has suspended operations at its Nchanga Mine following acts of vandalism. Shapi Shachinda, Konkola Copper Mines Manager for Public Relations and Communications on Wednesday told media that the criminals cut a high voltage electricity cables disrupting operations. The criminals stole at least 9 high voltage copper …
Read More »Government invest in cement plant to diversify economy
Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) and Sinoconst are to build a $548-million cement plant in Ndola. The development is part of efforts to diversify the economy and reduce reliance on the country’s economic mainstay copper mining. President Edgar Lungu said the two companies will raise financing for the project …
Read More »Reinstate clause on mineral revenue
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has urged Government to reinstate the clause on mineral revenue sharing mechanism (MRSM) in the Mines and Minerals Act to realise the aspirations of the Seventh National Development Plan (7NDP). CTPD acting executive director Isaac Mwaipopo said the 7NDP seeks to improve …
Read More »Maamba Collieries plans to increase generation
Maamba Collieries Limited (MCL) is engaging key stakeholders in the mining industry on possibilities of increasing its thermal-generated power plant to 600 megawatts (MW) in view of the growing electricity demand in the country. Last year, President Edgar Lungu commissioned the 300MW of power at MCL and connected to the …
Read More »Electricity tariffs for mines not subsidised
Zambia Chamber of Mines president Nathan Chishimba says electricity tariffs for the mines are not subsidised as perceived by many people, but Zesco Limited finds it cheaper to supply power to those buying the commodity in raw form direct from the transmission network. Mr Chishimba said there has been greater …
Read More »Government, private sector dialogue to improve mining
Chris Yaluma, the country’s mining minister has reiterated that chances of the copper industry recording an upward swing are bright. “Our mining houses have survived a tough three years, and I see a promising, bright outlook,” said Yaluma, opening Zambian International Mining and Energy Conference in Lusaka. Sharing the same …
Read More »Mines battling to attract skilled people
Chamber of Mines says implementation of new projects is at risk in Zambia and other mining countries around the world due to the increasing shortage of specific skilled and experienced people. According to a latest report by the Chamber of Mines titled ‘Searching for talent-skills and employment in the global …
Read More »ZAMI attracts over 220 delegates
The 6th Zambia Alternative Mining Indaba (ZAMI) has attracted over 220 local and foreign delegates. This year’s ZAMI running under the banner: ‘Mineral development for all: Leaving no one behind’ from 20th to 22nd has provide a platform to discuss practical solutions to challenges faced by the extractive industries. Leonard …
Read More »Nkana, Lumpuma cooperatives get foot powered pumps
Kagem Mining Limited has extended aid to 22 co-operative farmers in Nkana and Lumpuma to acquire subsidised foot powered pumps. The emerald miner has partnered with KickStart and the ministry of agriculture to assist small-scale farmers mostly women to kick start irrigation projects. Kagem mine has committed to buy produce …
Read More »Yaluma’s target: to regain copper producer top spot
Zambia is pulling all strings for the country to be Africa’s leading copper producer. Chris Yaluma, Mines and Minerals Minister said the country will soon regain the top spot and overthrow Democratic Republic of Congo. “We’re close, very close,” said Yaluma citing that policy reengineering is propelling the country’s copper …
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