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Canadian First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has placed an additional order with Metso for the delivery of minerals processing equipment to their Kansanshi copper mine S3 expansion announced in 2022 in Zambia. The value of the order exceeds EUR 20 million, and it has been booked in the Minerals segment’s second-quarter …

The Zambian government is edging closer to choosing an investor to take over the operations of Mopani Copper Mines, a decision is expected by the end of this month. Minister of Finance and National Planning, Situmbeko Musokotwane, revealed that the country is currently evaluating bids from four short-listed companies. China’s Zijin Mining Group, Norinco Group, Sibanye …

First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi Mining PLC has handed over cheques amounting to K 1.2 million to six cooperatives engaged in various business activities, each receiving K 200,000 in a continued effort to support and improve the welfare and livelihood of communities in Solwezi. The mining firm is alive of the …

Glencore recognises that robust and respectful engagement with stakeholders is essential for its industrial assets to maintain their licence to operate. Kamoto Copper Company S.A. (KCC) and Mutanda Mining SARL (MUMI) host a community townhall in Kolwezi on 29 June 2023. Community townhalls are one of the engagement platforms available …

Zambia’s state-owned ZCCM Investment Holdings (ZCCM.LZ) confirmed on Monday that China’s Zijin Mining (601899. SS) and Sibanye Stillwater (SSWJ.J) are among the investors short-listed to buy Mopani Copper Mines. The list includes those companies, China’s Norinco Group and an investment vehicle owned by ex-Glencore officials, Reuters reported on June 20, citing sources. The search for a new investor …