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As the world races toward electrification and digital transformation, copper has emerged as one of the most strategically contested minerals of the 21st century. Yet the global supply chain still lacks a unified, internationally recognised standard for traceability. That is now changing and driven not from traditional centres of global …

Zambia’s presidency has decisively dismissed proposed new regulations that would have granted the state a minimum 15% stake in critical mineral mines without any financial compensation, thereby affirming its commitment to maintaining an investor-friendly environment. A draft “statutory instrument” originating from the mines ministry had stipulated that the government would …

Jubilee Metals, the London- and Johannesburg-listed company now prioritizing copper extraction in Zambia, reported on Friday, October 17, that it is making steady progress toward finalizing the sale of its substantial South African chrome and platinum group metals (PGM) operations. The divestiture represents a critical step in the company’s strategic …

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                …

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 …

Residents affected by a large-scale toxic spill at a Zambian mine in February have demanded $420 million in compensation from the Chinese state-owned company that operates the site. The claims follow reports that the disaster may be one of the worst of its kind globally. Two separate legal firms representing …

Critics have recently argued that Zambia is being left shortchanged by mining giant Barrick, as the country has failed to secure equitable benefits compared to its regional peers. In 2024, Barrick generated US$1.063 billion in revenue from its Tanzanian operations, recording an EBITDA margin of 52% and paying US$95 million …

In the heart of Zambia’s copper belt, a perilous shadow economy is thriving, luring young men and children into dangerous illegal mining operations. The trade, fueled by political connections and weak state institutions, is claiming lives and exposing a complex network of exploitation that extends across Southern Africa. The recent …

The demand for modular infrastructure in the mining sector is currently growing rapidly as the industry expands to meet global copper demand. With copper prices remaining at very favourable levels, nearly all mines in the region are undergoing significant expansion projects. Mining continues to be the cornerstone of the economy, …

A quiet revolution is underway in Zambia, a nation historically grappling with power deficits, as the state-owned Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (ZESCO) embarks on an ambitious journey to transform the country into the energy heartbeat of the African continent. This monumental shift, highlighted at the recent Invest Zambia International …