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Copper production in Zambia, Africa’s top producer of the red metal, grew 20 percent in the first quarter 2014 compared to a year earlier, raising hopes of a resurgence in the industry. Copper outturn rose to 174,407 tons in the first quarter 2014 compared with 170,948 tons mined by various …

Majority of miners in Zambia, Africa’s leading copper producer fail to contribute revenue to Government because of low wages, the Post reported, citing Mining workers Union of Zambia. Majority of the lowest paid miners in the copper industry get salaries below K3,000 (US$150), making it difficult for the government to …

Mila Kunis, a renowned actress at the Hollywood, has reaffirmed Gemfield Zambia Limited’s reputation as a global leader and supplier of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones precious metals when she wore emerald jewellery at the 71st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night in Los Angeles. Kunis, who previously won a Golden …

African countries want to standardize policies in the mining sectors to make real returns for their respective citizens, the Zambia Daily Mail reported. Plans are underway by African countries, blessed with mineral wealth, to harmonized and standardise policies that will attract investors and enable affected countries to maximize profits from …

Zambia, Africa’s top copper producer, in its quest to diversify from traditional production of the red metal, has mapped and identified over 50 percent of the mineral potential areas, local media reported. The exploration undertaken since last year has seen 52 potential mineral rich areas mapped after explorations by the …