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Zambian emeralds beam hope to world as birthstone of May

Emeralds have been a beacon of hope across the world since time immemorial. Now Zambia is taking its place as the leading source of these precious gemstones, thanks to the world’s largest producing emerald mine – Kagem – in Lufwanyama, which is owned by Gemfields in partnership with the Zambian …

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Kagem leads the fight against COVID-19 in Lufwanyama District

Kagem Mining has donated disinfectants, cleaning products and public health posters worth K100,000.00 to Lufwanyama District Hospital, Lufwanyama, giving residents hope in the fight against COVID-19 in the province. The donation is part of the company’s community development work, aiming to improve access to quality healthcare in society. “These materials …

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Mopani Copper Mines to review spending amid Coronavirus threat

Mopani Copper Mines, a Zambia subsidiary of Glencore is set to do a comprehensive review which aims to minimise cash outflow to guard against uncertainty caused by the threat of coronavirus “The rapid decline in the price of copper due to the impact of COVID-19 has now placed significant additional …

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Kagem commends government on support for gemstone sector

Minister of Mines and Mineral Development Hon. Richard Musukwa says the government is working on introducing a steady and predictable fiscal system in the mining sector to facilitate trade and sustainable growth in the industry. “As a country, we would like to operate a fiscal regime that is simple, predictable …

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ZCCM-IH Shareholders welcome appointment of new CEO

The minority Shareholders of ZCCM-IH have welcomed the appointment of Mabvuto Chipata as the new Chief Executive Officer. According to a statement released to the press recently, Euronext Minority Shareholders said they are relieved that the Pius Kasolo page has been definitively turned. They also expressed trust in Chipata who …

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FQM offer corporate support to Kalumbila district

Mining Company First Quantum Minerals has declared that they are firm believers in quality education and adult literacy to show this they have donated 6,600 text books worth K117, 480 to the Ministry of General Education The aim by the Miner is to be part of the drive to improve …

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High court suspends KCM wind-up hearing pending appeal ruling

Zambia’s High Court on Tuesday suspended hearings on the winding up of Vedanta Resources’ local mining business until the Court of Appeal rules on the lower court’s refusal to let the matter go to arbitration, the provisional liquidator said. Vedanta has been locked in a dispute with the Zambian government …

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More Gemstone discoveries in readiness for Expo

Monze district expo committee has continued identifying areas of investment in readiness for the Southern Province Tourism and Investment Exposition.   District expo committee and council public relations officer Raymond Kanchele made mention that the team has continued to identify areas of investment as the big event nears its climax. …

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President Lungu gives ear to Argawal over KCM

President Edgar Lungu recently met Vedanta Chairman Anil Argawal at the request of the investor regarding the ongoing liquidation process of Konkola Copper Mine.   During the meeting, Argawal stated his desire to continue running the mine, pay debt owed to contractors and suppliers. Vedanta Chairman further added that he …

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 Permit accorded to Conquest Mining

The Ministry of Mines has awarded Conquest Mining Contractors the mineral trading permit for business undertakings in various minerals.   In a media briefing, Conquest Mining Managing Director Kunda Chani made mention that time for complaints and talk is over but to get involved in the industry.   Kunda is …

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