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Zambia Targets Copper Boom, Courts Gulf Investors

Zambia is aiming for a record copper output this year, exceeding 1 million tons, as the country deepens ties with oil-rich Gulf nations, particularly the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Jito Kayumba, Special Assistant for Finance and Investment to Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, revealed that production is projected to …

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KSB offers expert-designed pumps for harsh slurries.

KSB designs and manufacture solutions for a variety of mining water applications. Our pumps are used for water supply, water recovery and water treatment, including sewage and process water treatment as well as sludge dewatering. When it comes to dewatering systems, our components and services enable reliable groundwater lowering in …

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Gemfields Hit by Surprise 15% Export Duty on Zambian Emeralds

By: Nkosilathi Mudiyi Gemfields, the leading producer of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones, has been caught off guard by reintroducing a 15% export duty on precious gemstones in Zambia. This unexpected move, effective from 1 January 2025, significantly increases the tax burden on the company’s Kagem Mining operation, a 75%-owned subsidiary. …

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