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Metso Outotec has been awarded a contract for the delivery of advanced electrowinning equipment to a copper cathode production plant in Africa. The order value amounting to approximately EUR 11 million is booked in Minerals’ Q2/2022 orders received. Metso Outotec’s scope of delivery includes the supply of basic engineering and …

According to media reports, Zambia’s state-owned mining investment firm, Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines – Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH), is looking for a financial adviser to help reform Mopani Copper Mines (MCM). MCM owns underground mines, a concentrator, a smelter, and a refinery at Mufulira mine site, as well as open pits, …

On Friday, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo arrived in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, for an official state visit. The purpose of the visit is to improve bilateral cooperation between the two countries. President Hichilema and Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia are expected to sign a number of agreements, …

President Hakainde Hichilema said on Monday that the Zambian government is close to finding a private investor for Mopani Copper Mines in order to increase production at the mine, which is one of the country’s largest. Zambia borrowed $1.5 billion to buy Mopani from Glencore in January 2021 and has …

The Emeralds and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia-ESMAZ have stated that due to the high cost of fuel, the mining sector is expected to attract low investment this year. The increase in fuel prices, according to Association President Victor Kalesha, will reduce the number of investors willing to invest …