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Zambia’s economic resilience has received a pat on the back from reputed global lenders inspite of the country facing some setbacks in realigning its economy ahead of its projected middle income status in 2030. A recent rating by globally reputed, World Economic Forum (WEF), Zambia, one of the fastest growing …

Though South Africa’s mining industry is going through turbulent times, it is still the fifth largest producer of gold in the world. It’s mining of chrome, manganese, platinum, vanadium and vermiculite make it one of the world’s largest producers of these needed minerals. In addition, South Africa is recognised as …

Two of some of the leading multinational mining companies operating in Zambia, Africa’s leading copper producer, have found a niche for their investment and have this year increased mineral production and also increased their earnings. First Quantum Minerals Limited, the Australian listed and diversified miner, with operations in Zambia at …

Canada’s First Quantum Minerals (FQM) is expecting to complete a major ramp-up in final construction and commissioning activity over the next six months as it moves to bring on line nearly US$3 billion worth of new copper and nickel projects in Zambia.  Africa remains significant in the company’s growth plans …

Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett has urged African leaders not to be intimidated by global mining companies, but to ensure that their citizens received a fair return for their resource exploitation. Speaking at the first day of Paydirt’s Africa Downunder conference, in Perth, Barnett told delegates that while capital required a safe …