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KITWE – The rapid resurgence of Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) under the majority ownership of Abu Dhabi’s International Resources Holding (IRH) is creating a high-stakes friction point between Zambia’s industrial ambitions and its rural food security. As copper production at the Mufulira and Nkana sites surged by 40% in 2025, …

Mining advisory company, SRK Consulting has expanded its Southern African footprint with the establishment of an office in Kitwe, the heart of Copperbelt. The development comes on the backdrop of the government’s renewed commitment to supporting the country’s mining sector. “The opportunities for growth in Zambia are significant,” said Des …

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 …

Sedna Africa has completed the design and deployment of a high-performance wireless network supporting autonomous drilling operations at First Quantum Minerals’ Sentinel Mine. According to the company, the project demonstrates robust network engineering, designed for mobility and harsh operating conditions, enabling automation systems to operate safely, continuously and at scale …

The Investing in African Mining Indaba opened today with a compelling keynote address by President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia, who offered a reflective yet forward-looking narrative on Zambia’s mining journey, Africa’s place in the global economy, and the urgent need for partnership-driven growth. Anchoring his address on the theme of …

The Zambian government is using the global stage of Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 to signal that its mining reform agenda is moving from policy to execution, with President Hakainde Hichilema confirmed as keynote speaker for the Opening Ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa from 9–12 February 2026. As …

Sixth and final review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the 38-month extended credit facility arrangement supporting the national reform agenda has been completed. The evaluation aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, building economic resilience, and promoting sustainable and inclusive growth has shown economic strength amid external and domestic shocks. …

JOHANNESBURG—Africa’s lifting and materials-handling sector is preparing to spotlight its top performers as nominations officially open for the 2nd Southern African Lifting Awards. Following a successful inaugural event that established a new benchmark for the industry, the 2026 edition is scheduled to take place on 30 October at the Birchwood …

By: Nkosilathi Mudiyi Zambia’s mining sector is entering a period of aggressive expansion, with national copper production poised to breach the historic one-million-tonne threshold by the end of 2025. This surge follows a robust performance in 2024, where output climbed 12% to 820,676 tonnes, signalling a decisive recovery for the …

The World Bank has urged Zambia to implement a strategic overhaul of its mining sector through targeted investments and structural policy reforms to shift from being a raw material exporter to a resilient, inclusive industrial economy. In its latest analysis of mineral-rich nations, the World Bank Group asserts that the …