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Mining, non-mining support economic resilience

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has observed that the local economy has shown greater resilience than previously anticipated in 2024. Ongoing engagement with local authorities and other stakeholders by the IMF indicate that the resilience was supported by stronger-than-projected performance in both the mining and non-mining sectors”. “We also took …

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New integrated mining information system launched

The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development (MMMD) has launched the Zambia Integrated Mining Information System (ZIMIS)  Authorities said the groundbreaking system marks a significant step forward in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and governance in the mining sector. According to MMMD, ZIMIS represents a new era of digital innovation in mining license …

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Zambia’s Gemstone Gamble: Ditching Tax to Spark a Mining Boom

A week ago, the Zambian government rolled the dice, scrapping a controversial 15% export tax on gemstones and precious metals, a move Finance Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane insists will transform the nation’s fortunes. In a bold play to ignite its struggling artisanal mining sector, the government is betting that shedding …

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Muntanga to begin production in 2028

GoviEx Uranium has taken the first step in securing project financing for its Muntanga uranium project by appointing Endeavour Financial as its financial advisor. “With the Feasibility Study for Muntanga completed in January 2025, we are now focused on securing project financing, a critical step in the development of this …

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