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Ownership and management of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has been returned to Vedanta Resources, a historic decision by the government. KCM, the country’s largest integrated copper producer, has reserves and resources of 16 million tonnes of contained copper. According to Vedanta, KMC has a copper grade of 2.3 percent which …

CEC has announced that the company’s blueprint should deliver steady growth for the business over the coming years. Owen Silavwe, CEC Managing Director said government efforts to create a private sector-lead economy supports the company’s effective and efficient execution of its strategy. “The Group is in a much better position …

First Quantum Minerals, the Canadian mining giant, faces a critical crossroads as reports surface of potential negotiations to sell a portion of its stake in its Zambian copper mines to Jiangxi Copper Corporation, a state-owned Chinese enterprise. This move, if confirmed, could reshape the landscape of Zambia’s vital copper industry …

As part of its 2023 Preliminary Production and 2024-2026 guidance issued on Monday, First Quantum Minerals Ltd has reiterated its commitment to delivering the ‘S3 Expansion’ project at the Kansanshi mine, near Solwezi, North-Western Province. The announcement was made as part of a stock market announcement guiding recent and future …

The world’s yearning for clean energy could find its answer in a surprising alliance: a minerals “Super Region” uniting Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. This bold vision, championed by Wood Mackenzie, proposes pooling the vast mineral resources of these regions – home to critical elements for renewable technologies …