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ESMAZ URGES GOVERNMENT TO BALANCE SUPPORT BETWEEN LARGE, SMALL-SCALE MINING

Emerald and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) has reaffirmed calls for government to balance its engagement with both small and large-scale players in the mining sector. Reflecting on…

Cecilia Chiluba May 27, 2026

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ZCCM-IH, WONDERFUL GROUP SEAL US$30 MILLION NDOLA LIME REVIVAL DEAL

ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH), Zambia’s listed mineral and energy investment holding company, has partnered with Wonderful Group of Companies Limited to develop and operate an integrated lime and cement…

Cecilia Chiluba May 27, 2026

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ZAMBIA ARMY COMMANDER ORDERS IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL GOLD MINERS FROM RUFUNSA

Zambia Army Commander has ordered for the immediate removal of all illegal gold miners including prohibited immigrants and fake license holders from Chief Shikabeta’s area in Rufunsa district. Addressing miners…

Cecilia Chiluba April 29, 2026

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BHP EYES LARGE-SCALE COPPER EXPLORATION IN ZAMBIA

Global mining giant, BHP has expressed interest in undertaking large-scale copper exploration in Zambia. Speaking during a high-level meeting in Lusaka, BHP Head of Global Generative Exploration, Campbell McCuaig, said…

Cecilia Chiluba April 21, 2026

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GOVT VOWS FAIRNESS, TRANSPARENCY IN TAX ADMINISTRATION TO BOOST INVESTMENT

Government has assured investors that it is committed to fairness and accountability in tax administration, while maintaining a predictable and transparent business environment, as part of efforts to support sustainable…

Cecilia Chiluba April 8, 2026

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CHINESE FIRMS PUMP US$5.1 BILLION INTO ZAMBIA’S MINING SECTOR, CREATE 19, 000 JOBS

Chinese mining companies have invested over US$5.1 billion in Zambia and created approximately 19,000 local jobs as of the end of 2025, with their copper output accounting for over 15% of…

Cecilia Chiluba April 8, 2026

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ASSOCIATION THREATENS TO EXPOSE MINES DEFYING LOCAL CONTENT LAW

Association of Mine Suppliers and Contractors in Zambia says it will begin exposing and taking legal action against mining companies that fail to comply with local content requirements under Statutory…

Cecilia Chiluba March 11, 2026

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ZCCM-IH TO CONSTRUCT ACCESS ROADS AT KIKONGE MINE AS PART OF ASM FORMALIZATION EFFORTS

Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, has announced that ZCCM-IH will soon commence the construction of access roads at Kikonge Mine in Mufumbwe District. Paul Kabuswe said the move forms…

Cecilia Chiluba February 20, 2026

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AFRICA MUST SHIFT FROM RAW EXPORTS TO VALUE ADDITION FOR SHARED PROSPERITY – HICHILEMA

President Hakainde Hichilema says Africa must move beyond the exportation of raw materials toward value addition and industrialization to ensure local populations fully benefit from the continent’s natural wealth. The…

Cecilia Chiluba February 10, 2026

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FQM COPPER OUTPUT HITS FOUR-YEAR HIGH AS FIRM UNVEILS MAJOR ZAMBIA INVESTMENT PLAN

Preliminary figures from First Quantum Minerals (FQM)’s Kansanshi mine in Solwezi indicate that the company’s copper output surged by nearly six percent to 181,000 tonnes in 2025, marking the mine’s…

Cecilia Chiluba January 21, 2026